-War Horse - Film Review-

"War Horse " is one of those family movies where you can feel as if the movie itself is dragging you into the movie. It is adapted from 1982 novel with the same title by Michael Morpurgo, and is set to thrill the audience in real life. The movie is directed by the famous, Academy Award winner Steven Spielberg, who brings all of his films to life. Not only has the film brought the audience to love it, but the actors as well. Ted Narracott, played by Peter Mullen, the father of Albert, one of the main characters, has barely a string of connection with his son, Albert Narracott, which plays an important role in the movie. Jeremy Irvine, who plays as one of the main roles, Albert Narracott, develops a connection to the lovely main actor, the horse named Joeys. He is the very creature which creates miraculous hope for the soldiers involved into the war. It is a family movie which adds a bit of spice and dice into the historical events that is written in the history books, settling in various countries involved in World War I.

The story is set in the countryside in England, where we see a young Devon boy named Albert Narracott who witness a beautiful event; the birth of a foal. In that very moment, it may be described as "Love At First Sight" in a way. Years pass, and the young foal turns into a fine colt. He is then bought by Ted who regrets what he has done, but takes the horse home anyway. Albert's expression was like that of a chuffed chap. Albert suggests that he trains the horse, which he names Joey. Although it was a difficult trail, but he succeeds in the way. Because of financial issues they have, hey are forced to sell Joey because of harvest failure, and they need to pay the farm somehow. Before Joey walks into war, Albert makes a promise that they will be together again. As Joey drifts from Albert, he is met with a new owner; a captain named Captain Nicholls from the British Cavalry. Joey passes through the hands of many people with different statuses, personalities and nationalities. Albert dreams of meeting Joey again...will he?

What I like about Steven Spielberg is his very sharp eagle eye in directing. He puts lots of details into the scenes within the movie, especially all the heart-breaking scenes within the movie. My favorite scenes would have to be what happens to Captain Nicholls. He specifically says to Tom Hiddleston, who plays as Captain Nicholls to change his face not to a man... but to a young boy. It's strange, but it follows to give one of the most epic and most memorable scenes in the film ever. Another thing I like about the film is the Music. I absolutely adore the music in the film, because it really gets to you heart. Especially during the scenes found at the ends of the movie, it's what makes the movie better, because the audience can really "see" how the characters and the situation is like at that moment, because the music is what emphasizes the situations throughout the movie. If you want to know what makes the movie top-notch, it's the music composed by winner, John Towner William Jr.

If you really want a movie that can touch your heart and make a man cry, it's this one. I recommend this 10/10, because it's heart-throbbing, adventure-hopping, hope-dropping and one really big,emotional tied together. This is one of those rare movies  where you don't watch the movie as the audience, but you feel you are the main character, Joey. Although you are no horse, you can feel Joey's feelings, and can feel the pain he's gone through. The experience that almost kills you, the friends that cherish you, and the family that guides you.  Courage, hope, respect and most of all, friendship, is what makes this Steven Spielberg movie one of his greatest, most adventurous movie of all. With all due respect, I salute him because this movie is wicked interesting!