The Big Race
The Big Race

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The Big Race

2010
Movie
7 min
Spanish

The year 1914. The Lasarte racetrack announces a race with a never-before-seen prize for the winning horse. Eight of the best horses and mares in the world have registered. Fans and heavy betters from all the continents gather to participate in the great event: the Half Million Grand Prize.

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IMDb4.8/10
Director: Greg K. TurnerGenres: Comedy, Sport

Plot Summary

A washed-up minor league baseball player, haunted by a past mistake, gets a chance to redeem himself when he's unexpectedly chosen to compete in a cross-country charity road race. He must overcome his own limitations and eccentric fellow competitors to cross the finish line. The journey tests his physical endurance and his ability to confront his personal demons. He learns valuable lessons about teamwork and perseverance along the way.

Critical Reception

The Big Race received a generally mixed to negative reception from critics and audiences. While some appreciated its lighthearted comedic approach and the performances of its cast, many found the plot predictable and the humor to be largely uninspired. The film struggled to find a significant audience and is often considered a forgettable entry in the sports comedy genre.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film attempts humor but often falls flat, relying on tired comedic tropes.

  • While the cast is talented, they are given little material to elevate the predictable plot.

  • The sports aspect feels secondary to a weak and unengaging narrative.

Google audience: Audience reviews for The Big Race are scarce, but those available indicate a lack of memorable moments and a feeling that the film did not live up to its potential. Viewers found the comedy to be hit-or-miss and the story to be unoriginal.

Fun Fact

Despite the presence of well-known actors, 'The Big Race' was a relatively low-budget independent film that had a very limited theatrical release.

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