War Horse, directed by Steven Spielberg

To say I've been waiting for this is a under statement. Having watched this on the stage I'm glad to say I'll be able to watch the cinema version next month and boy does it look good. How said Hollywood only made war films about Americans?

Spielberg releases War Horse trailer - YouTube

 

I'm taking my granddaughter (age 11), she read the book mentioned it to me and I got it on my Kindle when I first acquired it - thoroughly enjoyed it - so far haven't had chance to see the stage show but moves are also afoot!!!

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I am 33 and do not want to watch this film as it will upset me. As a child this film would have really upset me plz think before you take kids. I know some will benefit from it some will be upset.

 

I've seen reviews that say the battle scenes are quire intense but without the graphic detail of Saving Private Ryan. Probably worth considering the age of children to take along.

Jim

 

Isn't that what film Certs are for? U, PG, 15 and 18

 

Isn't that what film Certs are for? U, PG, 15 and 18

I don't think take into account dramatic content which is what I was saying. For me any way something like Bambi was much more upsetting than Mad Max could ever be as a child.

 

It would be nice to see the making of the film as the RSPCA were probably involved to oversee that there was not mistreatment of the horses.

As far as I am aware there is great respect for both human and animal safety in the film industry.

But I agree that it is the memory of perceived injuries etc that would remain with a child and I dare say some adults alike.

Regards
Tom

 

Just incase anyone was wondering the horse doesn't die and his mother isn't shot by a hunter in the woods.

 

I went to see it yeaterday with my wife & daughter. Daughter is 8 years old & pretty tough emotionally. My only concern was if there were sexual referrences in it as it was rated (M under 15 accompanied).

She thought it was a great movie, better than the "smurfs" she said, no post trauma to date, but then she plays medal of honour & call of duty.

I thought it was pretty good. medalically spot on, with ribbons & such.

we would all see it again, the humour was rather good as well.

Regards

simon

 

Here's the actual trailer:

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Thanks for the reviews. I will definitely be going to see it now I know it hasnt been ruined. My sister went to see the play and said it was brilliant. Am hoping to get a Kindle for my birthday so will buy the book on that...

 

Thanks for the reviews. I will definitely be going to see it now I know it hasnt been ruined. My sister went to see the play and said it was brilliant. Am hoping to get a Kindle for my birthday so will buy the book on that...

Thanks for the reviews guys. I don't normally read WWI stuff although I do have some reference material and I don't have a Kindle so I will have to buy one of those printed things, a book.
But unless I missed it I didn't see any reference to the ISBN, so just in case:-

ISBN-10: 0-439-79663-6
ISBN-13: 978-0-439-79663-7

War Horse by Michael Morpurgo

No affiliation to any of the above.

Cheers
Kevin

 

Here's the actual trailer:

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Is this the same trailer? I still can't see those linked to the forum via the YT icon.

WAR HORSE Trailer 2011 - Official [HD] - YouTube

 

I saw War Horse with my son yesterday. It's quite shameless in its emotional manipulation of the audience, the characters are two-dimensional cliches (villainous landlord, wide-eyed ingenue, etc.), and at times it seemed curiously edited - there are trace remnants of a romantic subplot which goes nowhere, having been apparently excised from the script along the way. The film unreservedly embraces the 'WWI-as-futility' narrative which gets many historians hot under the collar these days.

However ... it you accept from the outset that what you're going to get is some deeply sentimental mythmaking in the old-fashioned John Ford style, it's actually pretty good, and often moving. I'd caution parents, however. Although there's little overt gore, the dark and emotionally intense mood could upset some younger children (though my eight-year-old managed fine).

Best, Alan

 

it you accept from the outset that what you're going to get is some deeply sentimental mythmaking in the old-fashioned John Ford style

I'd very much like to see a film done in the style of John Ford!

I'm going with my wife to see the film when it opens and I'm very much looking forward to it.

 

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Having just read a complete set of 10 books (for teenagers!) by Michael Morpurgo and really enjoyed them (I'm ashamed to say I had never heard of him until my 14 year old nephew told me about the books), if the War Horse book is anything like the others, I will certainly be buying it.

Lesley

 

Just read this in The Mail thought it might go with this thread (i hope).

Churchill's mission to rescue the war horses and how he made officials bring tens of thousands home | Mail Online

 

My 18 year old daughter saw it when she was at school, and SWMBO enjoyed the book when loaned it but will probably wait for the DVD... closer to the tissues (sniff)...

I chuckled at Assam's comments re his daughter and Call of Duty, etc...

... It's quite shameless in its emotional manipulation of the audience...

Alan... that's Spielberg for you... I'm still suffering from ET flashbacks...

 

Sad to say it was like watching ET with barb wire.
Save your GBP's and wait for it on video.