a movie for children about horses
Added 6/18/2009
Although not entirely faithful to the original novel,
the movie has a very poetic spirit about the suffering
of animals in 19th century England.
As some people misuse cars, people misused horses
and each other in this movie.
I liked the movie, but it is very slow and at times very sad.
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A Cry Fior Humane Treatment of Horses
Added 5/9/2009
My favorite is still the mini series put out by NBC and so not available on either VHS or DVD. This movie is my favorite. It covers most of the book, though not all. It begins with Black Beauty's birth and training. His first home with the squire was a good one, and he developed a friendship with the mare Ginger and a little pony named Merrylegs. A good life where the horses were well treated. When he and Ginger were sold, their next home was not so pleasant. Still, his being tormented by a bearing rein was still better than other things he had to endure until his final home which was much as how it was described in the novel. You hope with mistreatment of various kinds brought to people's attention, as well as ignorance on what was going on, more people raised their voices to demand better treatment of these beautiful and willing servants. There are differences and omissions but that is to be expected. A voice-over for Beauty allows the viewer to understand things from a horse's point of view even though written by a screenwriter rather than a real horse. A very enjoyable movie, unsettling, disturbing, but also delightful and uplifting, and a wonderful ending.
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One of the best horse films I have seen
Added 5/1/2009
This is one of the best movies I have seen. It is both happy and sad and also portrays how many people mistreated horses at that time. It just makes it so much more realistic when things are told from the point of view of the horse. This along with a touching story make the movie worthwhile.
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Black Beauty
Added 10/7/2008
Beautiful movie. Very touching. I read the book before, and the movie is very loyal to it. Buy it ,you won't regret :)
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Beautiful, Moving, Emotional
Added 12/27/2007
I remember reading the story of Black Beauty as a child. I was about 10 when I first began reading the sweet words describing his birth, and the sadness that was evoked when describing the passing of his friend "Ginger". I cried as a child, and equally so, wept as an adult. Movies of this quality are rare and don't come along too often. With that being said, it was an absolute joy to sit and be immersed within the story, landscape and emotion of this film. I had the good fortune of viewing it on Animal Planet this past week, and do intend on purchasing it. I know that it will make a wonderful addition to my growing Equine Film collection. For those who have not had the good fortune of seeing this movie, please do so. I am sure that you will come to love horses as much as I do. They truly are the most magnificent of creatures, and make the most beautiful centerpiece for a story of this scale and beauty.
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a movie for children about horses
Added 6/18/2009
Although not entirely faithful to the original novel,
the movie has a very poetic spirit about the suffering
of animals in 19th century England.
As some people misuse cars, people misused horses
and each other in this movie.
I liked the movie, but it is very slow and at times very sad.
0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
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A Cry Fior Humane Treatment of Horses
Added 5/9/2009
My favorite is still the mini series put out by NBC and so not available on either VHS or DVD. This movie is my favorite. It covers most of the book, though not all. It begins with Black Beauty's birth and training. His first home with the squire was a good one, and he developed a friendship with the mare Ginger and a little pony named Merrylegs. A good life where the horses were well treated. When he and Ginger were sold, their next home was not so pleasant. Still, his being tormented by a bearing rein was still better than other things he had to endure until his final home which was much as how it was described in the novel. You hope with mistreatment of various kinds brought to people's attention, as well as ignorance on what was going on, more people raised their voices to demand better treatment of these beautiful and willing servants. There are differences and omissions but that is to be expected. A voice-over for Beauty allows the viewer to understand things from a horse's point of view even though written by a screenwriter rather than a real horse. A very enjoyable movie, unsettling, disturbing, but also delightful and uplifting, and a wonderful ending.
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One of the best horse films I have seen
Added 5/1/2009
This is one of the best movies I have seen. It is both happy and sad and also portrays how many people mistreated horses at that time. It just makes it so much more realistic when things are told from the point of view of the horse. This along with a touching story make the movie worthwhile.
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