tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1319032275293010502.post4254791745745347823..comments2024-03-05T19:35:48.700-08:00Comments on Booktalk & More: War HorseAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11986319237275869540noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1319032275293010502.post-66666992626473436622012-01-04T16:14:52.181-08:002012-01-04T16:14:52.181-08:00@Lori - I'd love to hear what you think of thi...@Lori - I'd love to hear what you think of this one, my friend! It is gorgeously rendered on the big-screen. A belated Happy New Year to you as well!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11986319237275869540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1319032275293010502.post-88515799534714410282011-12-31T16:47:17.461-08:002011-12-31T16:47:17.461-08:00I'll see this one for sure, whether in theater...I'll see this one for sure, whether in theater or on DVD. I rather think it will be theater. <br /><br />Have a Happy New Year, my friend.Lori Bentonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04714197239425827339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1319032275293010502.post-38386768182840226422011-12-31T14:05:18.979-08:002011-12-31T14:05:18.979-08:00@Debra - Honestly I expected to cry MORE during th...@Debra - Honestly I expected to cry MORE during this film, but for some reason that didn't happen, which surprised me. I suspect the length impacted that. You are so right about Downton Abbey helping bring this period of time to life once more! I hope you enjoy this film and that you'll let me know what you think of it whenever you do see it!<br /><br />@Patti - I'm so happy you liked this movie too. I think 2 hours would've been a more than adequate length for this story -- agree with you there! And thank you & Happy New Year to you too!<br /><br />@Rissi - Looking forward to reading your review whenever you do see this one! :) Happy 2012 to you too!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11986319237275869540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1319032275293010502.post-22341982601150001062011-12-31T11:02:02.954-08:002011-12-31T11:02:02.954-08:00My mom really wants to see this one. It looks inte...My mom really wants to see this one. It looks interesting but not one that will entice me to go out to theaters. I'd much rather see "happier" stuff at the theater. =) <br /><br />Happy 2012, Ruth!Rissihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11378400717440822186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1319032275293010502.post-31399916307340365072011-12-31T10:20:20.830-08:002011-12-31T10:20:20.830-08:00Our family saw this at the theatre on Christmas Da...Our family saw this at the theatre on Christmas Day...our first-ever venture to the movies on Christmas.<br /><br />I did enjoy the film...about 3.5 stars for me, somewhere between "like it" and "really like it." As you said, it was a bit long, and I don't generally do well with movies over 2 hours.<br /><br />It was a beautiful, touching story which did get me weepy on several occasions. It's like "Black Beauty" in that it traces the life of a horse through several owners, but for whatever reason, I didn't like it as much as I like "Black Beauty." Still, though, it's an enjoyable movie experience.<br /><br />Your review is totally fabulous, by the way.<br /><br />Happy new year,<br />PattiPatti https://www.blogger.com/profile/12931836399684850729noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1319032275293010502.post-68946512249007551132011-12-31T10:07:11.906-08:002011-12-31T10:07:11.906-08:00I expect to watch this on DVD so it will be awhile...I expect to watch this on DVD so it will be awhile. Part of me fears the emotional reaction. I cry at horse movies. No question.<br /><br />But more of a tie in for me is the fact I grew up with my grandfather who served in WWI in the cavalry and taught me to ride and everything I know about horses. <br />I do love this nostalgic look back 100 years or so with the anniversary of the Titanic coming up and this glimpse into the great war. Downton Abbey has only added to this, hasn't it?<br /><br />Wonderful reveiw Ruth! Thank you. I've heard it was l-on-g and I hope that doesn't become its downfall.Debra E. Marvinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17853387871623424853noreply@blogger.com