The Horse Whisperer (1998)
Robert Redford, Kristin Scott Thomas, Scarlett Johansson
The mother of a severely traumatized daughter enlists the aid of a unique horse trainer to help the girl's equally injured horse.
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PG-13, 2 hrs. 44 min.
Directed by:
Robert Redford
Release Date: May 15, 1998
DVD Release Date: Oct 30, 2001
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I really enjoyed this movie about a young girl who copes with a horrible accident by trying to re-bond with the horse that injured her accidentally. It's a slow movie, but very satisfying. Loved the cast.
The intro to the film is beautiful. Too bad there is no chemistry between Redford and Thomas. The movie is too long. I haven't read the book but I'm sure it's better.
I loved the movie. It had a great plot line. The characters had great chemistry. the ending was very good. The fact that the family had to struggle to suceed was amazing
Good movie about a horse who suffers physical and emotional damage after being involved in a car accident is taken to a horse whisperer. This is a good movie, and the first big movie for future big star Scarlett Johansson.
I think this is one of the most best movies of all time. Not just about Mother hiring a horse whisperer to heal daughters horse but to find the strength and courage to overcome the challenges we face in life, that anything is possible if we just have... (read more) I think this is one of the most best movies of all time. Not just about Mother hiring a horse whisperer to heal daughters horse but to find the strength and courage to overcome the challenges we face in life, that anything is possible if we just have that faith and hope in our souls.... thats when can heal......
Horses and Robert Redford, romantic, beautiful scenes. Can't watch it with dry eyes.
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...there is a magnificence in his treatment here that dignifies what is essentially a soap opera.full review
Redford seems to have fooled himself into thinking the story of The Horse Whisperer runs much deeper than it does.full review
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