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It's not really either an animal or a kids' film but rather a young adult drama that rings emotionally true...
Full reviewBased 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.
It's not really either an animal or a kids' film but rather a young adult drama that rings emotionally true...
Full reviewSo 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...
Full reviewThere are some nice moments and beautiful scenery, but the film is often slow and the dialogue is overwrought...
Full reviewOne 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...
Full reviewFlicka is available to stream in New Zealand now on Google Play and Apple TV and Disney+.
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