Racing Colt

This thoroughly entertaining film is a fascinating exploration of a once revered man in decline, relaying his story with wit and pathos. At turns heartwarming and heartbreaking, RACING COLT deftly balances comedy and drama and is consistently absorbing. Guided along by impressively surefooted direction, the writing and performances present fully realized characters who are compelling because they're so identifiable. The film is a shot to the heart, and I highly recommend it.

Solid film well paced easy to watch with a good heart- Decent acting - I would recommend.

Racing Colt brings the comedy and the drama in it's portrayal of an ageing has-been star. He is sometimes both sympathetic and frustrating which makes the character feel complex and believable. It is a very relatable and moving story and it has to be seen especially if you love moves about the entertainment business.

A moment of self-deprecation first: Perversely, I stumbled upon this intelligently crafted indie after the poster's title and the trailer insinuated to me a horse racing film (!). After peeling off the wrapper in full, I'm pleased to pass on great news: The Scott Damien-penned and directed Racing Colt is a glittering and multifaceted gem of a film, plumbing the depths of fading stardom with wry humor, darkness, and intimacy.

David Atkinson is our fading star - Colt Racer - and what a manifestation of the has-been role he conjures. At first equal parts Lebowski, Rambo, and Birdman with a dash of hair metal god, Atkinson's performance is marked by escalating greatness throughout, at times deftly presenting a bulletproof veneer of self-confidence while full-scale implosion lurks beneath the skin. Toby Meuli counterpoints Atkinson with terrific skill and spot-on inclinations; his gentle navigation around the crumbling legend is above all else a remarkably truthful and nuanced performance, consistently casting light when Atkinson's character plummets into darkness.

A slightly cynical theory exists that ties our love of celebrity culture to our voyeuristic desire to be made safer by observing the failures of those who at one point managed to project as infallible. This theme is on blast in Racing Colt, which is ultimately the story of a very human man at a constant crossroads. If we haven't all been there, we surely will, and Damien's tale is a wonderfully entertaining precursor to it.

Who is looking for a unique Wild West scenario, combined with a real cold blooded "Cowboy" and great Action provided by the fantastic Actors is here exactly right. The film doesn't take place in the desert but still the delivered performances are hot, very satisfying and convincing as much as a Wild West film. There's a smart tensity between the "Cowboy" and his friends and enemies which leads to a high level physical actions through the entire Story. Also the intimacy Scenes fulfills all wishes as those are staged passionately and very powerful. The crazy "in his mind Cowboy" exceeds all limits while seeking for his own confirmation of his power and immortality which leads him to big trouble and blockades because of his human limitations and that's the point where he realizes that he's not God over everything and everyone as he has thought he would be. The processes are manifesting very well and soon the " older crazy Cowboy" has his pay day for all his maniac behavior. I like this film.