Rotten
A tale of heart-wrenching tragedy and uplifting triumph that never quite hits its stride.
Betsy Sharkey, Los Angeles Times
The Cup
Two brothers. One dream. The odds were incredible. And the story is true.
2011 · 1h 46m · PG
Drama, History
Directed by
Simon Wincer
Overview
At the heart of this true story is Damien Oliver, a young jockey who loses his only brother in a tragic racing accident, hauntingly reflecting of the way their father died 27 years earlier. After suffering through a series of discouraging defeats, Damien teams with Irish trainer Dermot Weld, and triumphs at the 2002 Melbourne Cup in one of the most thrilling finales in sporting history.
Director and cast
Critics on Rotten Tomatoes
Top critics, in their words
29%
Tomatometer
Fresh
Although it canters down a well-trod path toward a predictable finish line, The Cup sustains interest through the smooth efficiency of its storytelling and the engaging performances of its lead players.
Joe Leydon, Variety
Rotten
It's a very decorous picture in which a sense of conflict is largely lacking.
Soren Anderson, Seattle Times
Rotten
Even the most ardent lover of feel-good biopics would have a hard time backing this horse.
Barbara VanDenburgh, Arizona Republic
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