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Based on a novel by Dick King-Smith, author of The Sheep Pig (from which Babe was adapted), the touching and often spectacular The Water Horse: Legend of the Deep ingeniously presumes to explain the truth behind "Nessie," , the Loch Ness Monster. The story, told in present day to a couple of American tourists by a kindly gentleman (Brian Cox) in a pub, begins with a lonely boy, Angus (Alex Etel), pining for his father, who is serving in the Royal Navy during World War II. Angus, along with his sister (Priyanka Xi) and mother (Emily Watson), live on an estate that has been billeted by soldiers in the Scottish Highlands, near Loch Ness. The troop’s commander (David Morissey) has an eye for mom, suspicions about a mysterious handyman, Lewis (Ben Chaplin), who is also a war hero, and an absurd contention that the Highlands are the real frontline in the war against Germany.
Into this intriguing drama comes a completely different element, a fantastical creature of Celtic mythology that befriends Angus and is, in fact, the sea-beast who will eventually be known as the Loch Ness Monster. Trying to hide the dinosaur-like fellow, nicknamed Crusoe, Angus enlists Lewis to transfer it to the lake, where boy and serpent have extraordinary adventures together until human stupidity threatens Crusoe’s existence. A true family film, there is a lot for adults to like about the grownup story in The Water Horse. Meanwhile, the wistful relationship between Angus and Crusoe--each of whom helps the other move past obstacles toward their individual destinies--will leave children feeling both happy and melancholy in the best possible sense. Directed by Jay Russell (My Dog Skip), The Water Horse is the best of a mini-genre of films about or inspired by old Nessie. --Tom Keogh.
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71 of 72 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I saw this wonderful movie at the cinema and loved it - I will definitely be grabbing a copy when it comes out on dvd. Set in the time of WW2 it's the tale of a young boy who finds an egg which hatches into a strange little beast known as a water horse - the boy then has to find ways to hide the endearing and curious creature from not only his family but the army who are using their house as a temporary base. The relationship between the boy and his rapidly growing nautical friend is heart warming, and the uncertainty of the beast's future will have you biting your nails. The waterhorse is so realistically animated you do forget that he's not real. And the climax of the film almost had me in tears. This is perfect family viewing that can be watched again and again, I would highly recommend it to both adults and children - a really lovely tale of friendship between man and beast that you can become completely absorbed in.
36 of 37 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
The Water Horse is based in Scotland, and more specifically, the area around Loch Ness. One day, lonely little boy Angus is searching for shells and things by the shore of the Loch, when he discovers what looks like a big egg-shaped rock. On closer investigation, he finds it is in fact an egg. Called away suddenly, he leaves the egg in his father's workshop, and races off. The next time he comes back, he discovers the egg has hatched. On hunting high and low for what came out of the egg, Angus is confronted by a strange little creature. They quickly become friends. But as the creature grows enormously each time it eats, Angus finds it very difficult to keep his not-so-little friend a secret. Soon other people are enlisted to help keep Angus' secret and protect the well-being of the creature, which they've now identified as what they believed was a fictional creature. However, as the water horse, Crusoe, grows and grows... so does the amount of trouble he causes!
I don't want to say too much because I'll give the game away, but this is a lovely film. I haven't read the book, but it's now on my hit list. It's a very touching story about a lonely little boy refusing to acknowledge his father has been killed in military service during World War II, and he throws himself into other pursuits to forget his loss. He's a sad little boy missing his daddy. His friendship with Crusoe is the perfect distraction, and the interaction between the two brought a tear to my eye more than once.
Overall, this is a fantastic, and somewhat underappreciated film. It didn't make much of a splash (pardon the pun) at cinemas from what I gather, but I think it may do better on DVD as word gets out. This is a perfect family film, as parents will love it as much as kids, and also you'll love it if you're a big softie like me!! Excellent!
I don't want to say too much because I'll give the game away, but this is a lovely film. I haven't read the book, but it's now on my hit list. It's a very touching story about a lonely little boy refusing to acknowledge his father has been killed in military service during World War II, and he throws himself into other pursuits to forget his loss. He's a sad little boy missing his daddy. His friendship with Crusoe is the perfect distraction, and the interaction between the two brought a tear to my eye more than once.
Overall, this is a fantastic, and somewhat underappreciated film. It didn't make much of a splash (pardon the pun) at cinemas from what I gather, but I think it may do better on DVD as word gets out. This is a perfect family film, as parents will love it as much as kids, and also you'll love it if you're a big softie like me!! Excellent!
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Blu-ray
This is one of those heart warming wonderful films that can be enjoyed by both children and adults alike.
I will not go into the synopsis of the movie as you will find it on this page. However, if you are someone who is thinking of purchasing this title and have a Blu ray player then this transfer is superb. In fact, this was one of the first Blu ray titles I bought shortly after receiving my Blu ray player. The opening scenes depicting the Scottish countryside are absolutely crystal clear. We even noticed that during a scene where we see the hands of a fisherman we could see the hairs on them!
Audio is also fantastic, with amazing depth and clarity and deliver punchy performance during action sequences. The CGI work in this movie is also first rate and is shown off to great effect in this Blu ray transfer.
I can recommend this title without reservation and for the price it's a must-buy for your Blu ray collection.
Simply wonderful!
I will not go into the synopsis of the movie as you will find it on this page. However, if you are someone who is thinking of purchasing this title and have a Blu ray player then this transfer is superb. In fact, this was one of the first Blu ray titles I bought shortly after receiving my Blu ray player. The opening scenes depicting the Scottish countryside are absolutely crystal clear. We even noticed that during a scene where we see the hands of a fisherman we could see the hairs on them!
Audio is also fantastic, with amazing depth and clarity and deliver punchy performance during action sequences. The CGI work in this movie is also first rate and is shown off to great effect in this Blu ray transfer.
I can recommend this title without reservation and for the price it's a must-buy for your Blu ray collection.
Simply wonderful!
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DVD The Water Horse
Saw this on sale in our local Supermarket, but decided to look on Amazon and guess what so much cheaper so we bought it and received it super quick through the post what a... Read more
Published 17 hours ago by William O'Brien
great family film
an old man in a pub starts telling some hikers the story of the water horse then it goes back in time the old man is the child in the film named angus the water horse is what we... Read more
Published 1 month ago by anistasia
Well worth buying QUALITY FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT
I managed to see the majority of this film just recently and even though i was unaware it had been made five years ago i found it most enjoyable and moving as well. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Mr. P. J. R. LEWIS
good family film
A captivating story about a young boy who finds something odd on the beach. excellent british film from 3yrs to 103yrs.
Published 2 months ago by ally
Great family movie
We bought this as my 8 year old son had just watched it at school! I was a little apprehensive!
However it was a great lazy afternoon on the sofa movie! We loved it
However it was a great lazy afternoon on the sofa movie! We loved it
Published 4 months ago by tidymonster
no show
ordered this on 17th nov said it was dispatched 19th still waiting ........ never had a prob b4 so hoping its just a glitch
Published 6 months ago by penny
A magical story in gorgeous scenery
Channel surfing on Spanish TV, I happened on an authentic view of Loch Ness (my home territory.) Found I was watching a movie and was riveted. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Reader / writer
Water Horse
I got this as a family movie but I think its more suitable for younger children my 8 year old daughter was captivated but my 10 year old son was bored with it fairly early into the... Read more
Published 8 months ago by anne
OK...
This film is OK. Some scenes are joyful and sweet, where as others are scary, intense and shocking. The ending is very sad and disturbing, but all the scenes inbetween are quite... Read more
Published 14 months ago by G. Stephenson
Brilliant Film!
I thought this film was simply fantastic it had my attention all the way through! What a lovely story for children and us grown ups! Loved it
Published 15 months ago by Caz
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