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Dark Horse, The

Dark Horse, The

Drama

The Dark Horse is an emotionally-charged and inspiring drama about a man who searches for the courage to lead, despite his own adversities - finding purpose and hope in passing on his gift to the children in his community.


The critical consensus

The heartfelt telling of a truly extraordinary true story with a mesmerising central performance.

****(*)David Hughes, Empire Online, 30/03/2015

A film where the human interest extends far beyond the triumphs and travails of the central character.

****(*)Allan Hunter, The List, 30/03/2015

It’s a solidly entertaining drama with an intriguingly unconventional lead.

***(*)(*)Benjamin Lee, The Guardian, 02/04/2015

A film all the more heartwarming because it is based in truth.

****(*)Allan Hunter, Sunday Express, 03/04/2015

Cliff Curtis puts in a breathtaking performance as real-life Maori speed-chess player Genesis Potini.

****(*)Mark Kermode, The Observer, 05/04/2015

Zeroing in on the relationship between Potini and his about-to-be “patched” (indoctrinated into gang life) nephew, Mana (James Rolleston), the film boasts strong performances from both him and Curtis, with the latter in particular doing strong, measured work in the lead.

****(*)Alistair Harkness, The Scotsman, 05/04/2015

Where and when?

General release. Check local listings for show times.

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