Review of War Horse (2011) by Serge E — 19 Sep 2013

Beautiful movie, truly an emotional experience.

This review of War Horse (2011) was written by Serge E on 19 Sep 2013.

War Horse has generally received positive reviews.

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By Scott R (2,451) on 17 Nov 2018

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By A.d. O (421) on 24 Dec 2016

War and horses. dead cute boys. felt worse for the horses. ugh. what's it all forrrrrrrr…

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By Aaron G (813) on 16 Jul 2016

Thank you, Mr. Spielberg, for giving us one of the very, very few great WW1 movies…

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By Atot F (72) on 21 Dec 2017

An incredible story, this film deserves more recognition…

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All the sumptuous pomp and sweep add up to little more than an inflated remake of Lassie Come Home, a step backwards from his mostly splendid…

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By Amy F (286) on 25 Jun 2016

Watching this movie was terrifying. What they did to these poor horses through the war was mean and uncalled for…

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By Calum R (115) on 25 Jul 2016

Loyal, affectionate and greatly sentimental, Steven Spielberg turns out another Oscar nomination through his usually great customary direction…

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