Review of The Horse Whisperer (1998) by Julie M — 24 Jul 2007

Wonderful, complex story. Beautiful photography. Robert Redford is amazing.

This review of The Horse Whisperer (1998) was written by Julie M on 24 Jul 2007.

The Horse Whisperer has generally received positive reviews.

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