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Flicka
Based on the Mary O'Hara novel 'My Friend Flicka', 16-year-old Katy (Lohman) dreams of fulfilling her family legacy by working on her father's ranch in modern-day Wyoming. But Katy's father wants more for her, insisting she stop horsing around and go to college. When Katy finds a wild mustang, which she names Flicka, she sets out to make her a riding horse. A special bond between women & horse begins - Flicka, like Katy, has a disdain for authority and is not about to give up her freedom without a fight.
Starring Tim McGraw, Maria Bello, Alison Lohman, Ryan Kwanten, Daniel Pino, Kaylee DeFer
Directed by Michael Mayer (A Home at the End of the World)
Written by Mark Rosenthal, Lawrence Konner (based on the novel by Mary O'Hara)
1hr 34mins | Rated (PG) | . | Origin: UK, USA | Official Site »
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Premiere Magazine [USA]
One casting wild card is the country singer Tim McGraw, and he's very solid in the role of Katie's horse-rancher dad, the kind of guy whose hard-headedness can't mask the size of his heart...
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San Fransisco Chronicle
There are some nice moments and beautiful scenery, but the film is often slow and the dialogue is overwrought...
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The New York Times
Entertainingly ridiculous...
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Variety [USA]
It's not really either an animal or a kids' film but rather a young adult drama that rings emotionally true...
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Washington Post
So those seeking a softer approach to the realities of both child- and animal-rearing should search elsewhere. The rest of us, meanwhile, are free to enjoy a well-made family drama pitched to young adults that's honest, tough and surprisingly engaging...
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