War Horse(2011)- User Reviews

This is an excellent epic. The horse trainer did a great job with the many horses used in this movie. As a horse owner, I know that it is not easy to get horses to perform the way they do in this movie. So many horses died in WWI and this movie shows …more»

I took my wife to this film expecting to blown away with all of the "hype" that we have been hearing through the PR campaign for "War Horse." With her being a horse fan and loving films like The Black Stallion and Seabiscuit, I figured …more»

This is actually the story of the horse, who goes from being an untamed but admired colt to a treasured farm animal to a warhorse, to a pet to a draft animal and back. It is a saga, in which the humans are ancilliary, but definitely not for children. …more»

Perfectly Paced, Outstanding, Epic movie.
Portraying the best and worst of the human spirit,
Spielberg masterfully wove a realistic depiction of WWI at the appropriate PG13 level.

The score was most excellent and enhanced the essence of the story.
Uplifting, …more»

I had high hopes for this movie. It's a period piece with heart and courageous animals-what more could you want. Sadly, a lot more apparently. This movie completely missed the mark for me. I can get lost in movies that are unrealistic...but this …more»

We rarely go to the movies for two reasons, ticket prices and a 3 year old but this was an awesome movie! Being an animal lover (not PETA like though!)it was sometimes hard to watch but the end was worth it. Thankfully the war scenes were not too gruesome …more»

I was terribly disappointed. This movie is very predictable from beginning to end, nothing will surprise you and there are many slow, boring parts.
No emotion in this movie, or rather, the emotion is telegraphed so early on in each scene, one doesn't …more»

As some of the professional reviews say, "Spectacular scenery.". Unfortunately the story is weak and the attempts at drama are just dragged out and boring. If you make a list of Steve's movie (best at the top), War Horse would be at the …more»

It sure seems that much of the better part of this story was left on the cutting room floor as the movie was very choppy and unfilling. Why leave out the part where the French farmer's grandaughter apparently died. Her sweet role could've been …more»

Go see it. It is truly an EXCELLENT movie, especially for animal lovers. Beautiful scenery,perfect acting, tells the story without the typical Hollywood social message.more»