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Summary: Loved it!
Review: I'm a professional horse person and most horse movies are painful to watch because they are produced by people that know nothing about horses. Once you get past the horse's eyebrows, there are very few things in this movie that took me out my acceptable limits for cartoon horses. The horses moved correctly, the sounds were correct and I loved it that they didn't speak human to each other. Major Kudos to Dreamworks for getting the basics down so I could join them in this fantasy world. Oh, and the music didn't really work for me, but everything else did, and that is really saying something.
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Summary: High on the list for animated features of ALL TIME
Review: How good is this film? Some say it's too PC for a history lesson. Well it's not a history lesson, mmmk? Some say it's too dark, that the main character goes through too much pain in the film. But that's basically what drives the main theme of the film - the inconquerable power of the human (yes, human) spirit. Basically "Spirit" is a metaphor for the strength of the human spirit ("The Spirit that cannot be broken"). Look, I'm 38 years old, my favorite films include One Flew Over the Cukoo's Nest, Citizen Kane, Pulp Fiction, Mulholland Drive, etc, etc. This movie is a drippy, melodramatic, campy powerhouse of an animated film and I enjoyed the heck out of it. Last family movie I loved this much was prolly Toy Story. Watch it.
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Summary: BEST movie!!!
Review: Ok, when i first went to see this, i expected a lil kid movie, like with talking horses and a kind of dumb plot.But was i WRONG!The animation and scenes are like real,the music is amazing, and the plot is tottaly kool!!!Its now my fave movie!!!
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Summary: The Best Horse Movie Ever
Review: I love this movie. it is great because we can see how Spirit communicates with his family and friends. the ears and eyes of a horse tells you how it feels. the face can tell you its personality, weither spirited or calm. this movie made me cry, for three parts of the movie were sad. i would recommened this movie to people who love horses and people how can understand what a horse goes through.
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Summary: Great for all horse lovers young and old alike
Review: Great DVD for all horse lovers. Young and old alike. Great extras on the DVD.
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Summary: An Incredible Animation Worth Every Penny!
Review: This is one DVD that is a must get! This animation is a first for 2 reasons: No talking animals and a merging of background paintings with computer generated techniques. The backgrounds for this film is mostly painted by painters which add so much to the storytelling. The film brings up many issues of respect for others, freedom, and courage. A film that everyone will understand. The cinema for this film is glorious and free-flowing. The DVD has also many interesting additions, never before seen in DVD's: like a drawing section that teaches you how to draw Spirit, make your own film, and many more fun activities. Right when the eagle takes you on a ride through the canyon, to when Spirit is at his all time lowest, your eyes will be filled with glorious images and inspiring thoughts, not to mention your ears will be greeted with such beautiful songs from Bryan Adams. This film has a awesome soundtrack and beautiful animation, it's one of the best film's ever and worthy of your DVD collection.
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Summary: Greatness
Review: I do not know what to say but I am sure everyone will enjoy this movie.
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Summary: powerful and inspirational
Review: When my brother bought this DVD recently for his sons I didn't think too much of it thinking that it was just some cute little cartoon about a horse for kids. Nothing could be further from the truth however. I found the move so powerful that after about half way through the film, I found myself holding back tears. The sound track by Brain Adams accompanied by Matt Damon's narration (Spirit's thoughts) and the story line make this a powerful and important film for children and adults. This animated masterpiece is about a wild horse's personal struggle to overcome oppression. He never gives up regardless of his circumstances. Throughout the film, Spirit finds himself in oppressive circumstances at the hands of cowboys and other whites who wish to denie Spirit his freedom. Along the way, Spirit befriends an American Indian who finds himself in similar situations. As Spirit and his friend endure all kinds of hardships, Matt Damon narrates Spirit's thoughts and feelings and Brian Adams sings songs that fit every scene perfectly. The singing and the narration go on throughout the film in the good times and in the bad times. Stories about the struggle against oppression are very inspirational and educational particularly when they have a historical basis.
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Summary: utter agony
Review: The main editorial review calls this movie, "utterly enjoyable and marvelous to look at". I couldn't disagree more with the first point, and will only partially concede the second. The primary character is in dire agony 99% of the time. I don't watch animated children's movies to become depressed or angry. For my taste, these films should be light and fun, with just enough dread and hardship to stir empathy for the characters. This film goes way overboard with the pain and suffering element. I felt the same about "Lion King". If you liked L.K., this might be your cup of tea. The color and images are gorgeous, and the realism of expressing the horses' interactions in gestures and natural sounds rather than dialog is appealing. If you're like me though, and prefer something enjoyable, you might rerun "Aristocats", "Jungle Book", or even "The Little Mermaid".
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Summary: Politically Correct twaddle
Review: Politically correct twaddle. There are three main characters in the story; a horse, a Sioux and the US Cavalry. Guess which one is the bad guy. Yes, you got it, the Cavalry, and they're so dense an animal with a brain the size of a walnut can outwit them. Buy "Ice Age" instead, it's a lot better than this rubbish.
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