regalabr "respect isn't fear..., it's acceptance" It is truly inspirational how a man with such etiquette and politeness can put aside his childhood traumas to touch the lives of many people nationwide. This movie is more than a must-see for any person with a love for human ingenuity. Coming from a history of an abusive father, Buck Brannaman, horse whisperer extraordinaire, masters a unique way of controlling horses without hurting them. If you have an issue with animal cruelty then you should not have a problem watching this amazing documentary.Throughout the film, there are multiple interviews with people from Buck's childhood and early beginnings. Each interviewee describes how overcoming the hardships of his father has made Buck into this respectable, horse-loving man. Although he does not attribute any of his positive qualities to his dad, Buck would not be the same man if it wasn't for him. In my opinion, the horse symbolizes Buck while he subconsciously treats every horse how he would have wanted his father to treat him as a young boy, with acceptance and respect. "Every horse mirrors the owner's personality and soul".

sgupshaw Along the lines of a documentary, the movie "Buck" explores the life of well-known horse trainer, Buck Brannaman. The film is told through the vantage point of Buck, his close friends and family, and the individuals who have been influenced by his teaching.I believe that the most interesting part of the film was Buck's passion for horses. He viewed horses in the same manner as humans, with feelings, pains, personalities. His chemistry with these fascinating creatures was so admirable that he was hired to consult on the movie "Horse Whisperer". Buck's ability to train horses in a humane way has established trust between him and the horses as well as their trainers.Overall, this film was thoroughly inspiring. Buck's life is a testimony of how one's past can be overshadowed by their future. He experienced harsh abuse as a child, overcame it, and lived to tell the tale. The cruel way he was raised has given him all the more drive to be a better man and to be a good husband and father. His story is not only inspirational but opens the audiences eyes to a new level of understanding between man and horse.

hlee-07484 Life is not always perfect and Buck Brannaman shows how that does not and should not ruin the rest of your life. He lived a very difficult life, but he did not let that phase him and he did not let that ruin his future. He loved training horses from such a young age so he decided to follow his love of training horses to become a horse trainer. This documentary was great in showing how one man showed that difficulties in life doesn't mean success cannot arise in the future. Buck is a man that showed passion for what he does. He proves that even though life may throw obstacles in the way, overcoming those obstacles makes anyone and everyone stronger no matter what. I don't want to ruin the movie before anyone sees it so I will end by saying this documentary teaches that life is full of difficulties, but that doesn't make everything go wrong.

leftwing83 "Buck" is glimpse into the life of the often enigmatic horse-trainer Buck Brannaman. The film explores the former child star's dark past and the horse training genius he has become. Despite the darker themes of Buck's past, the film is pretty lighthearted. Director Cindy Meehl manages to tell a fantastic story, and though the film runs a bit lengthy at 88 minutes it never fails to keep the audience entertained as Meehl paints a near-masterful picture of a man and his troubled past. Buck's no nonsense attitude shines through and he truly steals the show (though I guess it is his show). The only gripe I have is that I didn't get to see more of Buck; an hour and a half left me wanting to learn more about Buck. I guess that's a product of a job well done.