Review of Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron (2002) by Elin G — 15 Oct 2009

I absolutely adore this film, for reasons I'm not sure I fully understand. Maybe just becouse the horses doesn't talk? It facinates me to see how clearly things can be said without words, and great music backs up this masterpiece of animation.

I admit the story is simple and there might be one chase-scene to many, but that can be forgiven. The characterization of Spirit, mainly through non verbal communication supported by te occasional voice over, is so strong, and everything just works.

Maybe it speaks to my inner child, I don't know, but what I do know is that Spirit will always be close to my heart.