the story of Dream Alliance is the subject of the 2015 documentary, "Dark Horse"; and in "Dream Horse", director Euros Lyn infuses the tale with a warm sense of humor and heart, thrilling emotional stakes and a deeply felt sense of Welsh pride
like horse racing, filmmaking is a high-risk gamblers' game, but the team behind "Dream Horse", the resulting dramatization of the Vokes' story, have surely bred a winner with this endearing, determinedly crowd-pleasing adaptation
it's lovely to see Toni Collette and Damian Lewis, who are largely known for playing intense, difficult people, bringing genuine life to likable “ordinary” characters
Dream Horse's kind spirit makes it watchable and fine, the kind of film meant for lazy days where low stakes dramas feel aptly comforting; it's certainly a story that's genuine enough to earn a few smiles
at every stage, "Dream Horse" is full of heart and interest. Throughout, Toni Collette makes us believe in the human-animal connection between Jan and Dream Alliance, which is touching, mysterious and deep
a stirring underdog story; "Dream Horse" is well-made, compelling, even downright soothing; Tony Collette is an ideal choice to portray the feisty real-life Jan Vokes, a resourceful person in need of a spark in her life and her marriage
"Dream Horse" is a very nice movie, about very nice people, but nice is rarely enough; The film is based on a true story, and it's awfully mild, but Toni Collette gives it a humble yet passionate intensity that makes it stick to the ribs
"Dream Horse" is a rousing true story with heart; Plain and simple, "Dream Horse" just works; Toni Collette's conviction and the earnestness of his storytelling make "Dream Horse" a winner, and a solid bet all around
by Katie Walsh [Tribune News Service ]
by Mae Abdulbaki [ScreenRant ]
by Ty Burr [Boston Globe ]
