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War Horse

(7,700)7.22 h 26 min2011X-RayPG-13

Spielberg's epic tale of incredible loyalty, hope and tenacity.

Directors: Steven Spielberg

Starring: Emily Watson David Thewlis Peter Mullan

Genres: Drama Action

Subtitles: English [CC]

Audio languages: English

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Supporting actors: Niels Arestrup Jeremy Irvine

Producers: Steven Spielberg Kathleen Kennedy

Studio: Touchstone Pictures

Rating: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned)

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Blake

Terrible movie

Reviewed in the United States on September 30, 2018

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Idea is terrible. Story is terrible. The German's have bad English accents. The Italian's have bad German accents. I've worked with horses for a long time. I've worked with many who have great "cattle sense". That doesn't mean they are this intelligent. I've ridden horses that spook at branches waving in the wind. It's a Disney movie. The same company that brought us The Fox and the Hound and Lady and the Tramp. Animals don't have the emotions Disney wants to to believe.

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luvmypups

Fabulous story, amazing film

Reviewed in the United States on May 3, 2017

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Originally saw this movie on the Christmas Day it was released (2011) and there was not a dry eye in the theater. Bought it this past Christmas to watch with my now teenage daughter and she loved it as well. The second time through still brought an occasional tear! The story line is exceptional, the acting is fabulous and Spielberg once again raises the bar for cinematic genius. I am not sure how many horses were used to play "Joey", but as horse people, it was fun for us to spot the "actor" changes. The story chronicles the life of Joey, not first person as Black Beauty did, but chapter by chapter throughout the course of World War I in England and Europe. Throughout the script, we see how many lives Joey touches, and the film also very thoughtfully, poignantly, and victoriously reveals the culture and mindset of the time. Well worth two hours on the sofa with a bowl of popcorn and a box of tissues!

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cylv

What a wonderful, inspiring movie and yes

Reviewed in the United States on July 24, 2018

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Near unknown I happened to see it was produced by Steven Spielsberg, that even another on the making of it. What a wonderful, inspiring movie and yes, I watch many, few equal this. Have watched 5 times now, nothing changes in quality of feeling it gives or cast, GREAT FILM! Now, 7 times, each time is same reaction from me, but then I do respect and love animals. Yet even the son was truly outstanding. A film so well make, a family movie (rare as that is) and it doesn't just tell a story but teaches children on treatment of animals. I well know that part, I've had many, all kinds of animals, they were all kind, good, well behaved and understood everything I would tell them.

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LuvBooks

A Beautiful and Extremely Emotional Movie

Reviewed in the United States on May 30, 2020

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Despite the handful of 1-star reviews, nearly all of them having nothing whatsoever to do with the movie itself and rating it, but complaining about technical dificulties when watching it online (why not just buy the DVD in the first place???) this is such a gorgeous and moving story that I've watched it several times since first buying it back in 2013.

First, I saw it while on an airplane and was trying hard not to cry in front of others on the plane, then when I got back home I bought the DVD from Amazon, watched it again and cried several times, then each successive viewing has made me cry.

Someone did a remarkable real life job of training that horse no matter the actual horse's age when playing the part! The things the very young horse could do, and then the adult horse as well. I don't know how many different horses played that role but it was fantastic.

A very moving movie as was proven on the airplane and at home. By the way, the BEST movies are shown on airplanes! I have no idea why they pick the best but I've a big list of movies first watched on airplanes, followed by buying the actual movie myself. And watched every one of them several times so far.

I just love and will continue loving "War Horse."

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mitchell green

Terrible Movie

Reviewed in the United States on June 17, 2020

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What was Spielberg thinking. Lets see how many ways I can come up with to be cruel to a horse? I get that during the war this was a true fact and that many animals were worked to death, But to glamorize it and then call it entertainment? I think not. You spend half the movie watching this poor animal being brutalized waiting for the happy ending. Now I'm no animal rights nut or anything like that But this is not what I call an entertaining film. War is hell and men fight and men die (women too) but they have the free will to make that choice. This poor horse and others like it did not.Anyway that's just my 2 cents about how I wasted $2.99 to witness it in all its heart wrenching glory...

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Zak.B

Not many good WW1 films out there

Reviewed in the United States on November 10, 2018

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Historians refer to the Korean War as the Forgotten War. I have always felt that title belonged to WW1, at least when it comes to modern cinema. WW2 seems to take up all the screen time. Great footage of the trenches and chaos of the battle of the Somme. Great film that finds its way through several separate stories that allow the view to experience different aspects of the war. It is not a perfect film but does brings to light how important animals, especially horses, were to each nations war efforts. Over 8,000,000 million horses died during the Great War. Im not saying the loss of animal life is a bigger deal than the loss of human life in the war, but the use, need, and loss of horses is usually overlooked.

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Rana

Amazing story for all ages.

Reviewed in the United States on October 23, 2016

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Excellent book. I use it to teach kids how to read properly, and it works like a charm. The kids are into it big-time. I show them the movie at the same time, and that just enhances the learning process. I wouldn't recommend it for kids younger than 7, but all ages after that..definitely.

The story is about a young man who ends up with a colt he has to teach, so he can maintain his farm. Unfortunately, the horse is eventually thrust into a war and separated from the boy.

It's a very interestinh, yet heart-wrenching story that makes you realize what many had to go through during various wars, and it doesn't just grip you in the beginning. It holds your attention all the way to the the final pages, with a magnificent end. Truly, a tear-jerker, without being mushy. I highly recommend it for all ages.

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DVD packaging

Reviewed in the United States on December 21, 2018

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I was expecting this to fit in with my blu Ray collection, many of which have multi disc combos. I know it’s a nitpick, but it’s nearly 2019 and everyone is moving to blu rays. This case is awkwardly set in an old dvd style case.

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Dodster

Epic

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 10, 2018

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The casualty rate amongst horses taken for use in WWW1 was horrendous. 8 million horses perished . This story chronicles Joey. A thoroughbred taken from his life on a farm in Devon through the events and horrors of the war. It also highlights the plight and abuse of horses during the war. Interwoven is the tale of love between Joey and his owner. Fantastic storytelling beautifully adapted for the big screen.
War Horse [DVD] [2011 ]

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pilgrim b

For the love of a horse

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 16, 2020

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I love films which show the love a horse can have for a person, and vice versa. So I love this film very much. It had a by-product of revealing the senselessness of warfare, when opposing sides joined together in love for the horse to set it free, then went to war against each other afterwards. Also it was terrible that horses and swords should have to try to fight against a battery of machine guns, and gas flooding the trenches. And to use horses until they drop: Was there any sense in all that? .......But a really good film for the love and revelations.

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Mrs. A. P. Kelly

War Horse DVD

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 18, 2019

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I really enjoyed this DVD. I recently attended a showing of the stage play, and decided I would like to own the DVD. Of course the DVD could show as near as possible the utter desolation and agonies of the First World War. It brought home to me how horrendous this war was for the men and the horses as so many of both died in terrible circumstances. I am glad it had a happy ending with the horse Joey and his young owner and trainer Albert being reunited once again.

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Malcolm

Good Family Viewing.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 12, 2012

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War Horse, the movie, is an adaptation for big screen of the children's novel
of the same name by Michael Morpurgo. It was also staged as a play for the
National Theatre.

Brilliantly directed by Steven Spielberg and introducing newcomer the very
able Jeremy Irvine, alongside, Emily Watson and Peter Mullan. It focuses
on the coming of age and friendship of a boy Albert and his horse Joey.

It is World War One and Joey is sold to the British Army, used and abused
in the way that humans all too often treat animals, echoes of "Black Beauty"
come to mind.

Set in the beautiful desolation of the Dartmoor country side and Castle
Combe village in Wiltshire, with other locations for the war footage,
it is good honest family entertainment. The war scenes though stark are
not particularly bloody and should not have youngsters or Grandma hiding
behind the Sofa. Certificated for age 12.

The back cover lists a Bonus Feature : War Horse - The Journey Home,
that was missing from my copy of the DVD, there is, however, a short
bonus feature titled The Look with insights from Spielberg, some cast
and crew.

Total viewing is approx 140 minutes.
Subtitles are available in English
and other languages.

Well worth buying !

8 people found this helpful

Scorpio311

Must see!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 2, 2017

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I love this movie. Saw it in cinema first. Searched for it on Netflix and Virgin Media but couldn't find it anywhere. Bought it because the movie is great and want to watch it over and over. Good to see a different animal having the lead role in a movie, instead of cats and dogs. A must see!

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