Have you seen it?
I went with the family on the day after Christmas to see War Horse. I enjoyed it very much and yes, I did cry but I think the play was more emotionally moving for me. My children did get upset at how the horses were treated when they were in the hands of the Germans and I had to keep telling them to focus on Joey, that he was the hero and it would be alright. Even so, they really liked the movie, too. My husband was stoic as usual and brought more tissues for the rest of us. :)
Afterward, it did spark a discussion between my children my husband and myself about history and the use of animals in battle. Always a good thing to find a teachable moment!
My kids also understand now why I named my Joey after the horse in the story. Because he's a pretty remarkable horse, too.
8 comments:
Thanks for the review. I'm really looking forward to seeing this movie. Everyone has a lot to say about War Horse in that it make them think and have interesting conversations about war, horses and human nature.
I love movies like that.
~Lisa
I'm going to see it with a bunch of horse people. Hmmmm, maybe we should head somewhere after the movie to debrief!!
Mom and I went and saw it. Mom loved it. I liked the story but not all of the acting. Still a god movie tho.
I haven't seen it yet, but I'm hoping to see it this week. I will take tissue.
Plan on going--maybe next week for the bargain prices.
Glad it sparked a valuable discussion with your children. Makes the whole experience even more worthwhile.
I'm going soon too, can't wait!
Husband and I saw it earlier this week - we both liked it...and yes, I cried. I do think it makes you realize how much horses were involved in the war.
Ive seen it! very good movie!
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