Reviewing the reviews: 'Dreamer'

The opening today of Dreamer offered many critics a dream opportunity to open up their stable of horse quips. A few reviewers tried to pun on the title, but most looked to the subject matter and had a real bridle party writing headlines that riffed on horse gaits, racetrack lingo, and horse tackle. In any case, almost everyone had the horse sense to praise Dakota Fanning (near left); wouldn’t want to upset Hollywood’s most powerful actress. We’ve trotted out a sample of the headlines below.