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Jean W. from JORDANVILLE, NY
Reviewed on 10/31/2020...

very good, inspiring family movie. I give it 4 stars

An engrossing family tale of courage and determination!

randomartco | Greater Washington D.C. area | 12/16/2003

(5 out of 5 stars)

""Once in a generation an athlete pits himself against such overwhelming odds, that even the most jaded spectator finds himself cheering breathlessly"...Iron Will is a moving true-life story about the determination and valor of one heroic young American who sets out to win a 500-mile dogsled race across the U.S. and Canada. Up against seemingly impossible odds, "Iron Will" Stoneman strives on to achieve his dream: to save his parents beloved farm and go to college; and somewhere along the way, the seventeen-year old boy becomes a man. Although this movie is a bit formulaic and anyone can guess the Disney ending, that doesn't make it any less thrilling to watch; when I first saw this film in the theater, the whole room was cheering him on at the end! Definately worth your time to check out this great family-friendly film!"

Enjoyable adventure film with some unusual features

D. M. Farmbrough | Wisconsin, USA | 01/11/2004

(4 out of 5 stars)

"I was expecting this to be a run of the mill Disney adventure movie, with the hero entering a race at the beginning, you know he's going to win, right? wrong. This is much harder than the typical family films we associate with Disney, without losing the quality. Young Mackenzie Astin (son of John) gives a great performance as a seemingly naive yet brave boy who enters a dog sled race to get the £10,000 he desperately needs to go to college. Nominal star Kevin Spacey wisely remains in the background and lets this young lad shine through. The story has a number of unexpected twists, that interest and delight throughout the movie. Who are Will's friends? Who can he trust? Will he stop to save a man's life if it means losing the race? The cinematography is masterful, both in the close-up work and views of Minnesota countryside (doubling for Canada) The film is also refreshing because the incidental music is restrained, and even absent in some scenes. This would be enjoyed by anyone who likes a good adventure with a touch of realism."

Totally enjoyable for the whole family

kt | Ocean Shores, WA USA | 01/10/2003

(5 out of 5 stars)

"My 16 year old son had seen this movie before and was telling me about it on the way to work one morning, so I bought it out of curiosity. What a wonderful movie. Full of all the things that make a great adventure movie; wonderful for the whole family. Don't miss this one, it's a standout!"