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This is not the sort of film I would choose to see but I ended up in the cinema watching and enjoying it. The location and Jamacian culture are unfamiliar to me, an Indiginous Rustic, so it was quite an insight into different lives and I understood some of the challenges others face.

Alexandra Burke was brilliant in her acting and her performances. Natey Jones played a weak and wretched character and I had little sympathy for him-I wasn't totally convinced by his performance and wanted to slap him- maybe that is good acting. The others interacted well and were a good background to the story.

A simple story of complicated relationships but very enjoyable to watch.

I absolutely loved this film. The story line kept me enthralled from begining to end. The scenery was beautifully atmospheric and the make up totally convincing. The acting especially from Tina was outstanding. Both main actors were transformed weirdly yet conveyed their emotions and thoughts clearly. I fully emphasised with Tina and shared in her dilemmas and challenges - for although ugly by our norms she was a good, kind person. The sex in the film was not as we know it but the feeling of ecstasy was the same. The film was beautiful and joyful on many levels and though had the dark and sordid element, in the end the moral message was positive. It was very thought provoking and I will watch it again and probably enjoy it second time round even more.

I love horses and the racing world and so that is a bonus but I thoroughly enjoyed the film. The characters were believable and likeable with the backdrop and humour of the stable lads amusing. I read that this was based on a true story and it seems probable - just the sort of thing of that era. Interesting from a social history point of view. It was fun to see Sid James and Wilfred Hyde White in the cameo roles. OK the close up of the riders was a bit unconvincing but it is a film of it's time and I'm rating it 8. I find it strange that one of the two lead actors, Fella Edmonds as the young jockey, scarcely gets a mention.