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Rie Johannsen
rated 9

Such a great story, the horse is absolutely amazing and the people so lovable. It touched my heart ❤️

2 years ago
Critic Steve Davis
rated 8

While the underdog element of this tale is emotionally gratifying, it’s the humanity on unadorned display here that will move you beyond words.

Read full review at The Austin Chronicle
Critic Godfrey Cheshire
rated 8

...has all the elements of crowd-pleasing Britflicks such as “The Full Monty,” “Billy Elliott” and “Pride.” It almost cries out to be a Mike Leigh film starring Jim Broadbent and other members of the director’s stock company.

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Critic Noel Murray
rated 8

Crowds should cheer the uplifting sports-doc Dark Horse.

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Critic Jonathan Romney
rated 6

It’s a good-humoured, no-frills story of a Welsh working-class community that clubbed together to invest in a thoroughbred, and ended up with the winner of the Welsh Grand National.

Read full review at The Guardian
Critic Rodrigo Perez
rated 6

The movie swells with unusual pride, inspiration and hope.

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Critic Anna Smith
rated 6

It's hard not to be seduced by this folky yarn.

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Critic Peter Bradshaw
rated 8

With its sheer warmth and likability, this good-natured documentary won my heart...

Read full review at The Guardian

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In the small Welsh town of Cefn Fforest, a group of friends, inspired by a barmaid, come together to breed and train a racehorse, against all odds, naming it Dream Alliance. With the help of the community, they overcome obstacles and their horse goes on to win the Welsh Grand National. But their triumph is cut short when Dream Alliance suffers a devastating injury in a tragic accident.

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Dark Horse was released in theaters on May 6, 2016.