Buck - B

In theaters. Rated PG, 88 minutes. Trailer.

Buck is a documentary about Buck Brannaman, a horse trainer commonly known as "The Horse Whisperer". His technique is novel in its gentleness and surprising because of his past as an abused child. The film explores his world and does a decent job of paralleling treatment of the horses and humans treatment of each other. Brannaman's backstory and world weary Daniel Craig gaze make him a compelling character. This one starts strong but then peters out save for a couple of moving stories told by Buck's friends. This is a good film, and might be a higher grade for someone that loves animals.