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Black Beauty [VHS] [1994]

VHS ~ Sean Bean
4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)

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Product details

  • Actors: Sean Bean, David Thewlis, Jim Carter, Peter Davison, Alun Armstrong
  • Directors: Caroline Thompson
  • Writers: Caroline Thompson, Anna Sewell
  • Producers: Peter Macgregor-Scott, Robert Shapiro
  • Format: Closed-captioned, Dolby, PAL, Surround Sound
  • Language English
  • Classification: U
  • Studio: Warner Home Video
  • VHS Release Date: 9 Feb 1998
  • Run Time: 84 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B00004CQSJ
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 4,847 in Video (See Bestsellers in Video)

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Amazon.co.uk Review

Don't waste this one on your children: buy it for yourself. A spectacular adaptation of the Anna Sewell novel, this is faithful to the source material but creates a life of its own on the screen. Told from the point of view of the horse, it recalls a time and a place that could be both beautiful and cruel. Black Beauty faced both hardship and kindness as he passed through the hands of many owners throughout his life. Some are generous, but the agonies endured by the title character may be too harsh for small children. Unfortunately, director Caroline Thompson did not resurrect her magical touch a few years later with another animal tale, Buddy. --Rochelle O'Gorman, Amazon.com


Synopsis

Family drama based on the novel by Anna Sewell, which follows the adventures of a horse called Black Beauty.

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24 of 24 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Very pretty indeed, 25 April 2005
By A Customer
This review is from: Black Beauty [DVD] [1995] (DVD)
A nicely shot film where the horses are undoubtedly the stars even with the presence of the likes of Sean Bean and David Thewlis. Alan Cumming's narration might irritate adults but I couldn't think of anyone who'd do better but it does pigeonhole it as a kids film. From my very vague memories of the book when I was young, I think it was probably reasonably true to the feel of the book. An enjoyable couple of hours and the horses and English countryside look gorgeous.
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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A great film for horse and black beauty lovers, 9 Jul 2000
By A Customer
A lovely film and a must for horse lovers, the film is so faithfull to the book, and so enchanting. I'v seen it about 6 times and every time I'v seen it I'v sobbed, its so real. Its one of the best films ever!
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant adaptation!!!, 16 Jul 2007
By jenaveve "ville7" (leeds, england) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Black Beauty [DVD] [1995] (DVD)
I first saw this film when i was 4 and i still love it!!! Unlike several other adaptations this film remains very true to the book. It really takes you inside the mind of black beauty and can be very emotional in places.
Overall this is a truely classic film all the family can enjoy again and again.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars A realy nice film
Black Beauty [DVD] [1995]This is a realy lovely film.My Grandaughter loves it & watches it over & over again. The story is told as if by the horse, going from his birth upwards. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Blondie

3.0 out of 5 stars What a lovely horse!

I thought this film quite slow and needs more action or attention to it. Black Beauty looked wonderful. I like horses, but this film seems for too long. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Cassie Allas

2.0 out of 5 stars depressing.
I bought this for my 6 and 9 year old girls, we watched it once and they told me they never want to see it again. Read more
Published 15 months ago by sally

5.0 out of 5 stars Easy Sunday Afternoon Viewing - and M.G.Hatfields Reviews are hilarious!!
First of all, the film itself.

I've seen several Black Beauty films over the years (and the television series). Read more
Published on 3 Jun 2007 by I. Kelly

3.0 out of 5 stars Black Beauty
This film has been done and redone over and over again and again which really begs the question why again. Read more
Published on 4 April 2007 by M. G. Hatfield

3.0 out of 5 stars Nice to look at
I suppose you might be looking at this film if you like childrens films, horsey films or are a fan of some of the actors involved. Read more
Published on 30 Dec 2006 by duirsgrove

5.0 out of 5 stars Black Beauty 1994
An excellent resource for teaching to introduce classic literature and autobiography to Key Stage 2 children. Read more
Published on 7 Mar 2005

4.0 out of 5 stars Good alround family entertainment
The story of Black Beauty and his adventured are brought to live beautifully in this new adaption of the classic tale. Read more
Published on 21 Mar 2002 by wendydes

5.0 out of 5 stars It sure is a beauty
Caroline Thompson's delicate treatment of this heart-warming tale caused an emotional current so strong that I am yet to stem the outpourings of equine affection that were started... Read more
Published on 11 Feb 2001

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