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The Water Horse - Legend of the Deep (Two-Disc Special Edition) | 
 enlarge | Director: Jay Russell
Actors: Alex Etel, Emily Watson, Ben Chaplin, David Morrissey, Brian Cox
Studio: Columbia Tri/Star
Category: DVD
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Rating:  96 reviews
Sales Rank: 978
Format: Ac-3, Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, Dubbed, Dvd-video, Ntsc, Special Edition, Subtitled, Widescreen
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Subtitled), French (Subtitled), French (Dubbed)
Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Region: 99
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Number Of Discs: 2
Running Time: 112 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 7.4 x 5.4 x 0.7
MPN: COLD18456D
UPC: 043396184565
EAN: 0043396184565
ASIN: B0012IWO0I
Theatrical Release Date: 2007
Release Date: April 8, 2008
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Based on a novel by Dick King-Smith, author of The Sheep Pig (from which Babe was adapted), the touching and often spectacular The Water Horse: Legend of the Deep ingeniously presumes to explain the truth behind "Nessie," i.e., the Loch Ness Monster. The story, told in present day to a couple of American tourists by a kindly gentleman (Brian Cox) in a pub, begins with a lonely boy, Angus (Alex Etel), pining for his father, who is serving in the Royal Navy during World War II. Angus, along with his sister (Priyanka Xi) and mother (Emily Watson), live on an estate that has been billeted by soldiers in the Scottish Highlands, near Loch Ness. The troop's commander (David Morissey) has an eye for mom, suspicions about a mysterious handyman, Lewis (Ben Chaplin), who is also a war hero, and an absurd contention that the Highlands are the real frontline in the war against Germany.
Into this intriguing drama comes a completely different element, a fantastical creature of Celtic mythology that befriends Angus and is, in fact, the sea-beast who will eventually be known as the Loch Ness Monster. Trying to hide the dinosaur-like fellow, nicknamed Crusoe, Angus enlists Lewis to transfer it to the lake, where boy and serpent have extraordinary adventures together until human stupidity threatens Crusoe's existence. A true family film, there is a lot for adults to like about the grownup story in The Water Horse. Meanwhile, the wistful relationship between Angus and Crusoe--each of whom helps the other move past obstacles toward their individual destinies--will leave children feeling both happy and melancholy in the best possible sense. Directed by Jay Russell (My Dog Skip), The Water Horse is the best of a mini-genre of films about or inspired by old Nessie. --Tom Keogh Beyond The Water Horse: Legend of the Deep 
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Product Description
Studio: Sony Pictures Home Ent Release Date: 11/25/2008 Run time: 112 minutes Rating: Pg
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| Customer Reviews: Read 91 more reviews...
 NOT SO GOOD......... December 2, 2008
Sharron Crandell
Purchased this for my 3 granddaughters (ages 8 and two 5 yr olds). It did not hold their interest or mine. Disappointing!
Lovely and leisurely November 25, 2008
Clarity Driven (Arizona)
Hmmm, the Water Horse. I haven't watched a kid's movie in years, and I think this is one; however, it's handsomely done, the child actor believable and the Horse is energetic.
 Great Movie! November 17, 2008
Wendy K. Smith (Raleigh, NC)
This is a great family movie. I have three boys, ages 7, 10, and 12, and all three liked it. It's an adventure story, it's funny, and the characters are great. I highly recommend it.
It's a very cute movie! highly recommended! November 11, 2008
biztrade2005
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I like this movie, very good for kids to watch especially for boys, it teaches friendship, courage, and the love of animal. Good movie!
 weeeee November 9, 2008
Cameron Bell (mathiston, ms usa)
0 out of 3 found this review helpful
it was good. it was freezeing in parts. but when pick full it didnt. thats why i put 3 stars
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