Sunday, October 5, 2014

War Horse (2011)


A young Englishman enlists to serve in World War I after his beloved horse is sold to the cavalry.

Animal tearjerker on an epic scale using a complete world war as background; great cinematography, though, and the usual Spielberg professionalism concerning direction.

Maltin**1/2: "Sentimental adaptation...Tugs on the heartstrings (and may well have you shedding tears) but underscores every key moment, lest we miss the point, leaving no room for nuance. Expertly made, as one would expect from Spielberg and his collaborators."


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