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The Horse Whisperer [DVD] [1998]

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  • Format: PAL
  • Language: French, English
  • Subtitles: English, Croatian, Greek, Portuguese
  • Subtitles For The Hearing Impaired: English
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 16:9 - 2.35:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Classification: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested) (US MPAA rating. See details.)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (52 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B00004VYQL
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 313,891 in Film & TV (See Top 100 in Film & TV)

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For director Robert Redford the trick was directing himself. The Oscar-winning director (Ordinary People, Quiz Show) says that he is one kind of actor (in the moment) and a different kind of director (more controlling). Whatever the problems, Redford has worked it out beautifully in this leisurely paced adaptation of Nicholas Evans's bestseller, The Horse Whisperer. When the prized horse of New York magazine editor's (Kristen Scott Thomas) daughter suffers a horrible accident, she tracks down Tom Booker (Redford), a Montana horse healer who is known for working magic. Soon East Coast brashness meets Old West simplicity as the reluctant Annie takes her even more reluctant daughter (Scarlett Johansson) to Marlboro country. Booker's influence goes beyond the horse through healing the heart of daughter and mother. The 2-hour and 44-minute film is a beautiful travelogue of scene and sky (with a giant assist from Oliver Stone's usual cinematographer, Robert Richardson). Never complicated, the movie's rewards may be hidden in its length and Redford's tendency to introduce us to a way of life instead of focusing on a story. The major deviation from the end of Evans's novel is a welcomed change. --Doug Thomas

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Nicholas Evans would be proud! 10 May 2007
By Sue Lewendon VINE™ VOICE
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Speaking as one who read the book when it first came out in 1995, (and who has since re-read it several times!) I have to give full marks to Robert Redford for taking the time to make such a wonderfully captivating take on a story that I thought wouldn't be done justice to. I COMPLETELY disagree however to the ending and thought it would've been far better left untouched. But as usual, the Hollywood team always seems to want to stir things up and change bits just to annoy us!

This tells the story of a 13 year old girl called Grace, played to perfection by a very young Scarlett Johanson, who is the daughter to her lawyer father, Sam Neill, and her editor mother, again played to perfection by Kristin Scott Thomas. Annie, (Mum) is a very strong willed business woman who doesn't believe in quitting, no matter what the circumstances. She comes across as quite obnoxious and rude at times but as the scenes unfold, you realise that she just doesn't know how to be any other way. Robert, (Dad), is quite the opposite, which being a lawyer is rarely seen! Grace and Robert tend to just go with whatever Annie wants for a quiet life and are closer together than either are with Annie. It's obvious that although there is much love between all three, there are some definite issues surrounding the marriage.

One morning Grace goes out in the snow to meet her friend Judith. They're both keen horseriders and meet up at the stables to prepare the horses, Gulliver and Pilgrim. Whilst out riding, they decide to have a slightly longer ride and go back another route. They have to walk the horses up and over a railway bridge to cross the road below it. As they are walking up the embankment, Gulliver slips back down and Judith falls off leaving her foot caught up in the stirrup.
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19 of 20 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars A magnificent epic 12 Nov 2005
Format:DVD
Although this is a truly magnificent film with a great script; impeccable acting from all four leads (Kristin Scott Thomas, Robert Redford, Sam Neill and a 13-year-old Scarlet Johannsen), admirable self-direction from Redford and cinematography that captures the very essence of the Montana grasslands, it will most definitely not be for everyone.

Let's begin with the pacing. The film is 16 minutes off being three hours long. If you're mad about horses, love pictures of landscapes, get lost in romantic movies or could watch Redford/Thomas all day, this is not a problem - time will fly and you should buy this film immediately. If, however, you're more of the action movie type, then the subtleties and nuances of the film will pass you by and the time will drag. A fair test might be “The Remains of the Day”; if you liked that, you'll probably also like this; if you felt nothing ever actually happened in that film, save yourself a rental fee.

The one other sticking point might be for those who read and loved Nicholas Evans' novel on which the film is loosely based: emphasis on the 'loosely' here. Although the film mirrors the book to start with ¬- the horrific accident that maims both horse and girl - the development of the two plot lines is given a different emphasis in the film. Hollywood have also done to the ending what they so often do ¬- as per “Captain Correlli's Mandolin” ¬- and changed it, not really for the better, though doubtless that was the intent. However, this epic is so good that, not only are you prepared to forgive this, but not knowing what is going to happen in the end actually adds a piquancy to the romantic angst that otherwise might be lacking.

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Truly touching 14 Mar 2008
Format:DVD
This film is remarkable - it is so emotionally engaging that you can't help but fall in love with the film and the character's in it as they embark on their journey of healing and discovery.
The twists and turns that occur throughout the film keep the audience gripped and we are left feeling satisfied if a bit sad at the end of it all as the characters find themselves choosing the path to follow.
I highly recommend this film! A tribute to Redford's directing skills.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars evelynmac 1 Feb 2008
Format:DVD
I watched this film a few years ago and really enjoyed the stunning scenery. The unfolding story of the healing of the horse and the girl who was involved in the accident. The second time I watched this film the thing that really struck me was the healing of the mother, and the horse whisperer himself, I missed that first time round. As a mother myself, and like the mother in the story quite controlling and weighed down with trying to make everything perfect and trying to fix everyone. The part where the horse whisperer rides out with her and gives her some simple but (for me) life changing advice. I love this film and would recommend it.
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4.0 out of 5 stars The Horse Whisperer 7 Sep 2005
Format:DVD
Beginning with one of the most dramatic, tragic and shocking opening sequences I have ever seen, "The Horse Whisperer" is the story of a young rider, Grace McLean (Scarlett Johansson) who whilst out riding with her best friend, Judith, is involved in a catastrophic accident which not only leaves her friend Judith and her horse dead, but serious injures her own horse, Pilgrim, and causes her to suffer a semi-amputation of one of her legs.

Grace's parents, workaholic editor mother Annie (Kristen Scott Thomas) and high powered lawyer father Robert (Sam Neil) decide that as much for the horse's health as for Grace's recovery to contact and subsequently visit a so called "Horse Whisperer" in the wilds of Montana who has become something of a legend with the marvellous way he can heal horses.

The Horse Whisperer is a rancher called Tom Booker (Robert Redford) who lives on his brother's ranch and is initially reluctant to take on the McLeans as clients. When he eventually does, he finds that not only must be cope with the re-education of Pilgrim and the therapy of Grace, but Annie seems to have awoken a side to her she never knew was there.

The wide open spaces of the Montana plains, the release from the stress of her high powered city job, the relaxing atmosphere of the family orientated lifestyle of the Bookers and the close contact with the handsome Tom Booker himself all combine to cause Annie to re-question her values and also question her love for Robert in the light of her deepening attraction to Booker.

This film has some of the best panoramic cinematic shots I have witnessed in a long time and the use of the beautiful American plains and mountains is simply brilliant....

I thought the performances were also very good. Kristen Scott Thomas has a nice innocent charm about her and I thought her transformation from hard nosed businesswomen into tender mother was extremely well done. Robert Redford is like having a favourite uncle around to stay, you always know you're in good hands and both his performance and direction should be well applauded. Excellent turns also from some of the young stars; most memorable is of course Scarlett Johansson but also special mention for a most charming performance from Ty Hillman as Joe Booker.

The one final gripe though is that at nearly 3 hours long, it is a little bit self indulgent. There were times when I must admit I was verging on boredom, my wife was sitting riveted with tears streaming down and I was looking for an excuse to make a cup of tea. I will though give the film some final credit for having an ending that was neither a cop-out nor a repeat of something done before. Read more ›

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5.0 out of 5 stars One of my favorite films
This is one of my favorite films, it's a moving story about a teenage girl and her horse that are involved in a horrific accident and how, when everyone has given up on the horse,... Read more
Published 2 days ago by Alison Douglas
5.0 out of 5 stars Slightly disappointed
I purchased this DVD having only recently read the book. Yes, the film was great, Redford amazing, scenary awesome - BUT why
did they change the ending?. Read more
Published 9 days ago by susan
5.0 out of 5 stars The Horse Whisperer [DVD] [1998]
Good quality picture on 27 inch computer.
The reason I purchased this video was because I have a friend who lives in Idaho near where this was filmed and I wanted to see what... Read more
Published 27 days ago by dromarakid
4.0 out of 5 stars The Horse Whisperer
This is one of my all-time favorite movies. Great cast (including the horses!)

I bought it for a friend though. He probably has not watched it yet!
Published 1 month ago by janet
5.0 out of 5 stars The Horse Whisper
I have given this product 5 stars because it is a lovely feel good movie and Robert Redford plays his part very well. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Dream Customer
4.0 out of 5 stars the horse whisperer
really enjoyed this film years ago and was so pleased I was able to purchase it again. a film which all the family can sit and watch it together. one of Robert Redfords best.
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