Title: Jockey
Year: 2021
Genre: Drama
Rating: 6
Cast: Clifton Collins Jr., Moisés Arias, Molly Parker, Logan Cormier, Vincent Francia
Description: The rasping breath of a dying horse mirrors the fading glory of a weathered jockey in Clint Bentley's poignant "Jockey." This isn't just a film about the sport; it's a visceral exploration of mortality, clinging to legacy, and the bittersweet acceptance of endings. The film's stark beauty lies in its understated power, building a narrative of quiet desperation and unexpected kinship. We witness a man, his body battered by years of brutal falls, desperately clinging to one last chance at victory, a poignant metaphor for the fight against time's relentless march. The performances are raw and deeply affecting, drawing you into the protagonist's internal struggle with unflinching honesty. "Jockey" isn't a flashy spectacle; it's a quiet masterpiece, a profound meditation on the human condition cloaked in the dusty grit of the racetrack. It leaves you breathless, not with excitement, but with a poignant understanding of life's inevitable sunset.