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Last October, I sat in the theater at the Secretariat World Premiere, my fists clenched, silently cheering on Secretariat as if I didn’t already know the result, as if history didn’t promise me his happy ending.
Yes, Secretariat truly runs again, thrilling audiences with his story and his heart. Secretariat Director Randall Wallace does an incredible job bringing us along for the ride, and Diane Lane, as Penny Chenery, perfectly captures the conflict she feels as a mother caught between the responsibilities and joys of motherhood and her passion for her Secretariat and carrying on her father’s legacy.
In fact, I am so disappointed that Diane Lane did not get an Oscar nomination for her portrayal of Secretariat’s owner Penny Chenery. Diane’s performance was powerful and flawless.
At the premiere, Erica and I had the chance to meet and interview Diane Lane. She shared her own experiences as a working mother and we talked about the inner conflict we all feel when we leave our children to go to work.
As I watched Secretariat, I found myself looking forward to sharing this movie with my son Jackson, and one day, my daughter Olivia. Not only will they love the action and thrill of the races, and the heart tugging tale of Secretariat’s triumphs, but I hope that the movie will also help them understand how parents can be torn between work and family responsibilities — that our love for our work doesn’t diminish our love for our children.
If you didn’t get to see Secretariat in the theaters, make sure you pick up the DVD. You will love this movie — and it is one you can safely watch with your children too! (Thanks Disney!!!)
Behind every legend, lies an impossible dream. Witness the spectacular journey of an incredible horse named Secretariat and the moving story of his unlikely owner, a housewife who risked everything to make him a champion.
SECRETARIAT is out today on Blu-ray Combo Pack (Blu-ray™ + DVD), DVD and Movie Download. This powerful and thrilling journey of the 1973 Triple Crown winner and its owner Penny Chenery, played by Academy Award® and Golden Globe nominee Diane Lane, brings hope, heart and courage to audiences of all ages.
SECRETARIAT will be available in stores nationwide as a 2-Disc Blu-ray Combo Pack (Blu-ray + DVD in a single package) for the suggested price of $39.99 U.S./$44.99 Canada and a 1- Disc DVD for the suggested price of $29.99 U.S./$35.99 Canada.
Behind every legend, lies an impossible dream. Witness the spectacular journey of an incredible horse named Secretariat and the moving story of his unlikely owner, a housewife who risked everything to make him a champion.Save $8 off Your Secretariat Blu-ray™ Combo Pack
In celebration of the release of Secretariat on Blu-ray & DVD, Disney has provided us with this sweet discount offer! For a limited time Disney Movie Rewards is offering $8.00 off the purchase of the Blu-ray + DVD Combo Pack!
Click over to print your Secretariat coupon, but hurry, it expires 1/31/11. This coupon is good for Canada and the USA!
Enter to Win
To win a copy of the SECRETARIAT Blu-ray + DVD Combo Pack, just leave a comment on this post.
This giveaway is open to US and Canadian shipping addresses and closes on February 11th. This giveaway is void where prohibited. Please see our site’s terms and conditions for our complete contest rules.
Please Note: We were provided a review sample and prizing. My opinions are always 100% my own!
Written by Janice Croze, co-founder of 5 Minutes for Mom. Talk with me: @5minutesformom and Facebook.com/5minutesformom.
Kristy says
I would love to win this! Thanks for the giveaway 🙂
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Dee says
Just saw this movie and LOVED it. I would love to win a copy.
Dena says
I haven’t seen this movie yet but have heard wonderful things about it.
apple blossom says
I have seen alot about this movie. We love watching good movies. I’d love to win thanks
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Katherine says
I haven’t seen this yet and really wanted to!
karenk says
please count me in…..thanks 🙂
Eileen says
I remember this racing era and shared this love with my dad (now passed). I would love to share this story with my kids and enjoy a great Secretariat movie night with the family! thanks!
Cheryl W says
I would love to see this movie. From the trailers, it looks like a great inspirational film that my whole family could appreciate. Thanks for the opportunity to enter.
Freda says
I love movies that feature horses, let alone famous ones. I am grateful for the opportunity to win this giveaway. Thank you for the chance!
Pat says
My daughter would like this movie.
Kelly Massman says
thanks for a chance to win this prize!
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Annette W says
Thanks for the opportunity to win a great movie!!
Ann B says
Wow….this looks like a great movie, I’d love to see it! Thanks!
Christine W says
I have heard nothing but good things about this movie. My daughter, my grandson, and I would love to watch it.
Michelle says
I have heard so many positive things about this movie but have yet to watch it! I even had a friend call me two days ago asking if I had it for her to borrow. It looks great!
brandy says
I would love to win this movie! I have watched the movie and would love to have it in my home video collection.I love true stories..and in my opinion when they involve horses..you can’t possibly go wrong.
Van says
I’ve been wanting to watch this movie. Always enjoy based on a real story type of movies with feel good endings.
Mindee Mellen says
I really want this dvd. My husband won’t let me buy dvds. Please pick me!!!
Julie mom of 7 says
I’am a huge fan of Diane Lane and have been waiting to get this movie to watch with my children. Would love to win it.
Belinda M says
I have not seen this movie yet and would love to
Margaret says
I totally agree with your opinion of this movie. It was oine of the most thought provoking, emotionally involved movies of this year. I LOVED this movie!
Thanks for the giveaway!
Margaret
Christina says
The nieces are all horse lovers – this would make a fun movie night for them!
Wendy Mahaney says
I have been wanting to see this. I know my family would love it.
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Erika says
I would love to win this! It looks like a wonderful movie that my whole family would really enjoy! Definitely one I want to add to our movie collection. Thanks!
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smk says
I haven’t seen this. Would love to win it! Thanks!
Alison S. says
Looks like a fun giveaway.
katklaw777 says
I grew up reading horse books and watching My Friend Flicka and Fury.
I am looking forward to watching this great horsey movie, thanks.
Lawanna says
Hi, would love to win for the horse lover.
Debby says
I would love to see this movie, and owning it would be even better!!
Krystal says
I loved this movie. I could watch it over and over and never get tired of it. Thanks for the chance!
riTa says
What a wonderful giveaway!
My daughter and granddaughter both love horses. We used to have two.
Lauren says
This looks like such a good movie!
Staci A says
We can’t wait to see this movie! I’ve heard such good things about it.
annaliza says
we were just talking about this movie this morning with our kids. and we just got a new blu ray dvd player. we’d love to have this great movie be the first one that plays on the machine.
Ruth Hill says
I would so love to see this! I didn’t get to see it in the theater.
Betsy H says
I just watched the movie with my husband and 2 girls. I loved it! If I don’t win, I will buy it.
Barb K says
I love horses, this would be great to win. Very good movie. Thanks.
Valerie says
I would LOVE to win this! I was a bit iffy about seeing this movie when we ordered it through our Netflix trial, but my husband really really wanted to see it. We have Seabiscuit and thought it would be the same – I did like Seabiscuit but I watched it one or 10 too many times and have been bitter towards it ever since. Of course, he loved it but the movie won me over big time. Totally surprised. Now I wished we had kept it longer for the kids (who were sleeping at the time) to watch. My daughter loves horses. 🙁
Did I mention I would LOVE to win this? Well, I would.
Sarah - PS Mom Reviews says
I’ve heard this is a wonderful movie. We’d enjoy it.
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Chaney says
My daughter would love to see this!
Ramona says
Can’t wait to see this movie looks like a good clean movie
Larri says
LittleGirl wants this to be the movie viewed at her birthday party sleepover. 🙂 We’d love to add it to our collection. Thanks for the review and fabulous giveaway!
Maureen says
I’ve heard great things about this movie and would really love to see it. Thanks, Maureen (jnomaxx at hotmail dot com)
Marj M. says
I would really enjoy watching this movie with my grandchildren. Then it would get passed around to friends who are dying to see it.
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Connie Walsh says
Hubby and I really want to see this movie!!
Amanda Ro. says
I saw this in the theaters, and absolutely fell in love with it!!! I went out and got it from the Redbox until I get my paycheck to actually buy it! I would love to win this! Thanks so much!! 🙂
Smellyann says
I’d LOVE to win this – never seen it but heard it’s awesome. Y’all have met Diane Lane before, haven’t you? I seem to remember seeing her on your blog before…
Samantha R says
We have been wanting to see this! With 2 little ones we don’t make it out to the theater so we are excited it is on DVD!
Debbie says
I would love to win. We haven’t seen this yet.
Linda Kish says
I’d love to win this for my family.
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Patricia Knight says
There are not too many movies out these days that I want to see, but this is one I’ve been wanting to see for a while.
nan says
would love to see this
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Shari says
My best friend saw this just the other day and loved it, so now I’m anxious to see it, too! Would love to win!
Tiffany M says
We would love to win this movie….we can;t wait to see it!!
Some Lucky Dog says
We loved this movie and would love to own it!
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Daniel M says
been wanting to see this one!
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oh i so want this one!]
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mrsshukra says
Can’t wait to see this film!
Terra Heck says
I’d like to win this to watch with my kids. Looks like a good movie. Thanks.
LaVonne says
I have not seen this movie, but it does look good. I’d love to win! 😉
Vickie Couturier says
ive heard so much good stuff about this movie,cant wait to see the movie
Idaho Jill says
I have not seen it yet but have wanted to since it was out in theaters! It is next on my netflix list, too! can’t wait to see it !
debra b says
Would love to win! I remember watching him race!
Jaimie K says
I hadn’t heard of this. Looks good though! Thanks!
Anne says
This sounds like a great movie.
Beth C says
I’d really enjoy this movie. Thanks for the great giveaway!
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Kelly Massman says
Thanks so much for a chance to win!
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Kristie says
I’ve been interested in seeing this! Thank you for the chance to win! 🙂
Susan H. says
I haven’t seen this movie yet, so I’d love to win a copy. Sounds like a great choice for our Family Movie Night!
CrystalGB says
I have been wanting to see this movie. Thanks for the great giveaway.
Marci says
I have been wanting to see this movie. I sure hope I win. 🙂
Claudia N says
This movie is going to be good for family night at home, Thank you for this great giveaway!!
Katrina says
Oh, I would love to win this, otherwise, I may have to hunt for it on Netflix because the movie budget is lacking right now, I’m afraid!
Susan P. says
I love Diane Lane as an actress and would love to win this movie. Can’t wait to see it.
tennille says
I would love to see this movie. Thanks for the chance! Thanks to your sponsor for including Canadians.
Dianna says
I went and saw it in the theaters and just fell in love with this movie.
Renee Stewart says
I would love to win the movie giveaway—I got married on June 9, 1973 the day Secretariat won the race—couldn’t start the honeymoon until we watched the sports news that night!
Mozi Esmes Mommy says
I’d love to share this with my family!
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Webly says
I saw it Zune and watched the preview. I’ll wait to see if I win before renting it.
Lorrie (pinklady705) says
I haven’t seen this movie yet either…I would love to win so that I can watch it though.
Jessica says
I’m a KY girl and haven’t see this movie yet. I’d love to though.
Katie says
Looks like a great movie!
Lindsay says
I would love to win this movie!
Nadine B says
I would love to win this movie!
emily says
I think that my kids would love this movie!
Brandy says
This looks like it is going to be a great movie!
Pamela says
I have heard great things about this movie, I hope to see it soon.
Kimberly says
I have wanted to see this movie since it came out. If I don’t win, I’ll be grabbing it at the Redbox!
Janice says
YAY! 🙂 Yes – I highly recommend it!!!