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8 Seconds (Widescreen/Full Screen)

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I would have to say that 8 seconds is one if my favorite movies. I watch it over and over and cry every time, it never fails. Lane Frost is the best bull rider I know, he is definately the man. He had a lot nuts to keep on riding and don't give up, he had more nuts than Red Rock. Luke Perry was perfect in playing the part of Lane Frost. Every time I see the movie I think about my cousins, friends, and the guys that I don't know and pray the God nothing like that happens.Lane Frost really deserves to be in The Hall of Fame. May God bless his family for holding up.

When this movie first came out, I did not know who Lane Frost was. After I saw it, however, I wish I would have known him. This film may come off as sort of sugary sweet to some, but adultery, drinking, fighting and cussing don't seem so sugary to me. Mr. Frost had faults. He was human. But he prevailed where others have failed. That is what make him a hero and Luke Perry's portrayal of Mr. Frost exemplifies that.

This movie suffers from a few inaccuracies, but those inaccuracies help move this film along at a pace that non-rodeo people can enjoy. The acting is fine, and that's really Luke Perry on some of those bulls. You've got to give the guy a nod for that.

The soundtrack is also very influential on the look and feel of this movie. "Once In Awhile" by Billy Dean is the pinnacle performance in this movie, and if you're eyes don't well up when you hear it, you've got no heart inside.

This is a decent family movie, although some younger kids probably shouldn't be exposed to some of the language and the adultery. It should be noted, however, that these things are key in making this a real story.

This is a solid movie about a real man, full of heart and fault, yet still a hero to us all.

I just recently watched this movie, and even though it's almost 10 years old, it is an amazing movie. From top to bottom. At the end credits, when it shows the stills and live footage of Lane Frost with Bill Conti's music, it becomes a tear-jerker very quickly. I was truly touched by this movie. I never had any interest in bull riding of any kind, but this movie made a world unknown to me come to life. Great movie.

Probably one of the best rodeo movies ever made, period. I noticed on one of the earlier reviews that they thought Luke Perry rode some of the bulls in this movie, thats bull in itself. All stunts were done by professionals, Tuff Hedeman, Terry Don West, Cody Lambert to name a few, give credit where credit is due. Luke does a nice job in his portrayal of Lane Frost, but I feel that Stephen Baldwin does just as good a job as Tuff Hedeman and is somewhat overlooked in conversation regarding this movie. Bill Conti's music is just a nice added perk. This is a great rodeo movie, shows the life the way it is, the true story of Lane frost, one of the greatest bull riders cut short in his prime. Life on the road, tough loving dad, falling in love, adultry, comradare, and the movie that most people became familiar with "Cowboy Up!" If this movie does not move you then you just aren't human....or country!

8 Seconds is, by far, my most favorite movie! I love the actors, the roles they play, and the whole story is very, very good. Also, the fact that it's based on a true story just makes it really touch your heart, and it's very easy to get caught up in not just the movie, but the people's lives in this story. I don't often go to rodeo's, but this movie gets me real pumped up to go watch some bull riding! It's very inspiring, and I recommend it to anybody who loves a good movie!

I got the chance to meet Lane at the Pendleton (Oregon) Roundup the year before he was killed at Cheyenne. I really don't think they could have gotten anyone better to portray him. I saw the movie in the theater probably 10 times , got the book , and own the movie now. My oldest son was named after Lane. I rodeod professionally from 1994 up to 2000 (started out as a bullrider , and then switched over to a Bullfighter), and I'm here to say , I don't know of one single person that that movie hasn't affected in one way or another. Lane touched alot of people's lives , both in and out of the arena. He had a way with kids , and was an ambassador to the sport. This story reaches out and lets you know if you are human or not. If it touches you in a certain way , you'll know. People still make quotes from the movie to this day , and everyone I know that has seen it , has either watched it more than 4 or 5 times , or just bought it. If you haven't seen it. Watch it. If you haven't read the book , read it. Believe me , you will NOT be dissapointed. And ALWAYS , hold on to the things that last.

My husband and I first watched this movie just after we began dating in 1994. There are not too many movies that we are in full agreeance with but this is one of them! It is our all time favorite together movie. It is a true story and a true tear jerker! It is inspiring and tells a tale of determination. Rodeo lovers as well as those who have never seen the sport will love this movie! What a wonderful tribute to Lane Frost.

To this day, I think far too many people overlook this movie. It may not have done as strongly as other movies in the box office, but more people should see this...people who assume that bullriders are crazy, they should know they are hard-working people, like everyone else. This story may not be entirely factual, but I think it gets the point across how much Lane accomplished in his short life, and that people are people, irregaurdless of their career, all we want is love...

This movie is a great way to show respect for Lane Frost. The Music from the movie is all very good. The Lane's Theme is the best peice of music I have ever heard. This is a very sad movie and if it doesn't make you cry there is no way you payed attention it is sad but the truth to some extent. There are some parts that are exagerated as in most movies. Buy this movie it is excellent!

the movie was very good although not a true documentry most of the movie was fiction all the same was very good but look for the up coming movie called cowboy up narrated by luke perry a true documentry as told by friends and family...