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All rights reserved.The Water Horse: Legend of the Deep (2008, DVD)
| Movie Description Based on the novel by BABE author Dick King-Smith, THE WATER HORSE: LEGEND OF THE DEEP is set in Scotland during World War II, and focuses on Angus (Alex Etel), a young boy who discovers an unusual egg at Loch Ness. When the egg hatches to reveal a dinosaur-like creature, Angus finds that he has a unique pet--a mythical "water horse," which he names Crusoe. Complicating matters are Crusoe's fast growth rate and soldiers stationed near the lake, factors that make it very tricky to keep the friendly beastie a secret. A thoroughly likable family film directed by Jay Russell (TUCK EVERLASTING), THE WATER HORSE provides an intriguing spin on the classic boy-and-his-dog tale. While Etel, who won over audiences in MILLIONS, ably carries the movie, he is supported by a topnotch ensemble that includes Emily Watson as his mother, newcomer Priyanka Xi as his sister, and Ben Chaplin as a good-natured handyman. Primarily sharing the screen with Etel, however, is the Loch Ness Monster-in-the-making, which is wonderfully rendered by Weta, the company behind the digital effects for THE LORD OF THE RINGS films. Both cute and--in his larger state--intimidating, Crusoe strikes up a surprisingly believable relationship with Angus, providing the heart of this beautifully photographed story.
Editorial Reviews New York Times - Laura Kern (12/25/2007) Los Angeles Times - Kevin Crust (12/25/2007) Sight and Sound - Jane Lamacraft (02/01/2008) Empire - Anna Smith (03/01/2008) | Find errors in the product description? Submit a catalog update request now. | ||||||||||
Top Reviews  Free Nessie!Review created: 03/24/08 by:  5 of 5 people found this review helpful. I saw the trailer and the making of The Water Horse: Legend of the Deep, I don't know, something about this film just captured me. It just seemed like a really creative story and looked like a great family film. So, I decided to go ahead and check it out and I have to say that it really did live up to my expectations, it was a cute film for the whole family to enjoy. It's a different version of Free Willy I think, lol, sounds crazy, I know, but I think you'll agree when you see it. It's definitely a tear jerker, but one of the better films I've seen in a little while in the theater. It was made very well and I'm surprised it hasn't gotten more notice, but like I said, I think I just saw something special in the story. We haven't had a Lochness monster movie, all we know is the infamous picture that has never been prove to be fake or real, and The Water Horse: Legend of the Deep tells us the story behind that picture. Agnus is a young and lonely boy in Scotland, his father who he was very close with has just gone off into WWII to fight. His home has just been taken over by English soldiers to fight off the German's. His family has lost something too, life and laughter. But when Agnus comes across what looks like a strange rock, is actually an egg left by an Water Horse, the rarest of all creatures, there can only be one in the world at a time. But he takes care of the baby who is water bound, while protecting him from his mom and the soldiers. But when the water horse, he named Crusoe, has grown too big, he and a family friend put him in the Lochness Lake where he is spotted and is now known as the infamous Lochness Monster. The Water Horse: Legend of the Deep is truly and honestly a good film. It has such a magical touch like The Secret Garden, where it's a serious story, but it's for the family. I thought it was very well made, the visual effects are very good and not over done, which was great, because obviously the Lochness monster is going to be CGI, but they made it look so real, and so lovable, lol, like I said, I did cry, it's a tear jerker. The characters are terrific, they really found terrific actors for the roles. Alex Etel does a beautiful break out performance as Angus and was so charming. I would highly recommend The Water Horse: Legend of the Deep, it's one of the best family films I have seen in a while. Review ID: 10000000006318901 Was this review helpful? Report this review Reviews  never recieved it.. cant get my money from this sellerReview created: 07/22/08 by: nothing, if i had the chance to buy it again.. this seller did not send it to me... or even give me my money back, ebay or pay pal neither one gave me my money back. i will not buy from ebay again. nothing, if i had the chance to buy it again.. i would not.nothing, if i had the chance to buy it again.. i would not.nothing, if i had the chance to buy it again.. i would not.nothing, if i had the chance to buy it again.. i would not.nothing, if i had the chance to buy it again.. i would not. nothing, if i had the chance to buy it again.. i would not.nothing, if i had the chance to buy it again.. i would not.nothing, if i had the chance to buy it again.. i would not.nothing, if i had the chance to buy it again.. i would not.nothing, if i had the chance to buy it again.. i would not. Review ID: 10000000008050156 Was this review helpful? Report this review The Water Horse: Legend of the DeepReview created: 07/19/08 by: This is a great heart warming story of a boy who did not know he lost his father in the war, and he finds an egg while looking for sea shells. He soon discovers that his egg has hatched and in it was a Water Horse (sea serpent). The boy was always afraid of water but his serpent friend soon takes his fears of the water away. This is a must see movie for the whole family! Review ID: 10000000008024289 Was this review helpful? Report this review  The Water Horse a fanciful taleReview created: 07/13/08 by: Pros: Good story line, sweet "boy and his dinosaur" movie. Fabulous animation. Touching sentiments about love, loss, and grief. Cons: Scary and sad in some parts, especially for children. This movie was a lot different than I expected because, well, I guess because I didn't know what to expect. The twists and turns - and the ending - ultimately made sense but it was a bit of a "downer" getting there. Baby Caruso is adorable and full of hyjinks while the beautiful bulldog provides both comic relief and some real frights. Children most likely will be affected by both, especially the latter because the audience is geared to root for Caruso, even long after he is "full grown," and enduring some truly harrowing experiences. I have mixed emotions about the film. It was well done and well acted, though a bit predictable in places. I was surprised at one nasty turn of events and I didn't like that part, but it played into the Loch Ness legend so it was a viable part of the story. The boy in the film who has found a true friend in Caruso while he waits for his father to come home from war makes you feel his pain. No one who has ever loved a pet - or ever waited for a loved one's return - will be at a loss to understand this movie. Younger children might be scared or upset by some of the things that happen in this film . . . but, without giving anything away, I'll just say things don't turn out the way you expect. Overall, I liked this movie and I do recommend it as entertaining to anyone who wants to watch. It is not, however, a film I will watch time and again because I did find its "underlying message" a bit depressing because it's true. Review ID: 10000000007963968 Was this review helpful? Report this review Water HorseReview created: 07/09/08 by: franchise_10 ( 6 ) 0 of 1 people found this review helpful. I would love to write a review on this item if I would have received the item. I waited 2 months and never received this DVD, so I filed a complaint and won but for some reason cant get MY money back so I am done shopping on ebay. Review ID: 10000000007912367 Was this review helpful? Report this review |
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