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The Water Horse: Legend of the Deep
Starring Emily Watson, David Morrissey, Brian Cox, Ben Chaplin, Craig Hall, Joel Tobeck
Directed by Jay Russell
Written by Robert Nelson Jacobs
Fantasy, Adventure, Family | 2hr 5mins | Rated (PG) | parental guidance recommended | Origin: USA
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attaking the water hores
5
i HATE wen they attakk him!!!!
By cierra
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We loved this movie!
5
I took my 2 year old and my ten year old to see this movie and we all loved it. My two year old loved it so much we went back and saw it a second time in the theaters and now we own it. Yes the story may get darker and more dramatic at parts, but so do many other family movies like harry potter or chronicles of narnia. Even ET had a darker side and had you crying. It's a wonderful movie and I encourage all to see it. I just wish they made toys for it.
By Emily
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Awesome gorgeous movie indeed
5
I just loved it , the creature was adorable made me want one, I loved this movei would recommend it, go see it.
Yes I had tears too , just a most beautiful story.By Carol
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best water movie EVER!
3
this movie is so good. It was funny, sad, exciting, and in some bits kind of scary. But hey i usually hate water movies but this ones great. It was perfect.
But i was a tad over scary for kids under 5 although it would usually be okay. And this movie should be on the top ten list. Even for adults.By isabella j
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Not one for the kiddies
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I went along to this film with a friend and her two kids. One spent the movie asking what was going on, the other one cried. Scary in spots and sappy in others.
The fantasy theme on films has been done to absolute death, I hope they stop soon.By melinda
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Water Horse Wows Our Four Year Old Granddaughter
5
There were many adults at the showing we attended and it seemed that the magic of this movie enchanted us all. It was a lot of fun, was great entertainment (sure didn't seem like 120 minutes), and left us with that warm and happy feelings that all good family oriented movies impart to their audience. The ONLY complaint, if that is the correct word, is the lack of any toy figure tie-ins. A toy replica of Crusoe and the egg from which he hatched would have been a perfect gift for our granddaughter to remember the enchanted evening that she spent at the movies with her mom and grandparents. Even if you don't have children or grandchildren, go anyway. You will love it. Guaranteed!
By Bill
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Beautiful film for entire family.
5
I have seen this movie twice already. My husband and I have taken our 3 boys, ages 11,6,&3, and they have all loved it. The water horse is so cute and lovable. The story of friendship is beautiful. And yes, I shed some tears, it was emotional at times as well. I highly recommend this film to all!
By michelle
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Superb Family Film
5
My family and I saw this film at a special preview and I must say that is the best film for families we have seen in a long time. It is part Free Willy, part E.T. and a very well told story of a boy and his "pet." It is funny, it is emotional and ultimately an enjoyable time all around. Highly recommended!
By Dan
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Strange...
3
So I saw the original poster with this small likeable creature peering over a bathtub, and I assumed it was some kind of cheery kids film. And a lot of production was done over here so that always makes things fun. Turns out though, to be set in WWII, where the boy finds a magical egg (which looks suspiciously like a paua shell). Inside is the estranged aquatic mammal - the Water Horse. Similar to a Pokemon, it'll have you smiling in adoration until it evolves into a bigger, fatter and more violent 'thing'. Now, apart from that initial warmth and mischief, the boy's father is away in service, the mother is depressed, the military sets up camp at their house and to top it off there's a bulldog. It's a reasonably dark film. And not just narratively speaking, good luck with any attempts to find your way to the toilet mid-feature. I wouldn't say it's a total waste of money, but if I ever saw a stuffed Water Horse toy in a crane-grab machine I wouldn't go near it.
By Hug H
Press Reviews
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LA Weekly
Personally, I wouldn’t take a toddler (unless he was the son of Tarantino) to this intermittently, legitimately terrifying tale of a boy and his Loch Ness monster. But everyone else should blow off 'Alvin and the Chipmunks' and show up for the best kiddie picture of the season -- and, along with 'Ratatouille', of the year.
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New York Daily News
It's a little corny and somewhat overlong, but a sweet sensibility and stirring adventure scenes make The Water Horse: Legend of the Deep a welcome gift for anyone looking to keep kids entertained over the holidays.
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New Zealand Herald [Francesca Rudkin]
A typical coming-of-age story filled with wonderful, moving performances.
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San Francisco Chronicle
Jay Russell's winning family film is a solidly made wish-fulfillment fantasy set during World War II.
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The Hollywood Reporter
While it boasts a lower profile than many other Christmas releases, it might catch on with parents who want to take their kids to a movie that the entire family will actually enjoy. Nifty special effects and a first-rate British cast elevate this production.
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Variety [USA]
Just as the creature quickly swells from pint-size pet to gargantuan behemoth, necessitating its relocation to the Loch Ness, so the film transitions seamlessly from a gently spirited comedy to a harrowing drama that might prove frightening to especially wee tots.
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