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The Water Horse - Legend Of The Deep [2007]
The Water Horse - Legend Of The Deep [2007]
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Director: Jay Russell
Actors: Alex Etel, Emily Watson, Ben Chaplin, Brian Cox, Carl Dixon
Studio: Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
Category: DVD

List Price: £19.99
Buy New: £3.50
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Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars(9 reviews)
Sales Rank: 638

Format: Pal
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: Parental Guidance
Media: DVD
Running Time: 107 minutes
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6

EAN: 5035822615434
ASIN: B0015GQ3D6

Release Date: June 30, 2008
Theatrical Release Date: 2007
Availability: Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days

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Editorial Reviews:

Amazon.co.uk review
pBased on a novel by Dick King-Smith, author of iThe Sheep Pig/i (from which iBabe/i was adapted), the touching and often spectacular iThe Water Horse: Legend of the Deep/i ingeniously presumes to explain the truth behind "Nessie," , 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./p pInto 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 iThe Water Horse/i. 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 (iMy Dog Skip/i), iThe Water Horse/i is the best of a mini-genre of films about or inspired by old Nessie. i--Tom Keogh/i./p


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4 out of 5 stars A good "fabulous" film   November 26, 2008
The "true" story of Nessie, the Loch Ness' monster, in a mix of comedy and tragedy. The "pet" of a war orphan in some days growth to the size of most popular "monster" of our's times. The story of friendship between the child ad the "beast" on the background of WWII, with good special effects, some good action scenes and a good ending (with a "promise" for a sequel ??). A movie only for kids and parents ? Not in my opinion.


5 out of 5 stars Delightful family viewing   November 23, 2008
  2 out of 2 found this review helpful

A lovely, enchanting story. Little Angus MacMorrow is spending an afternoon collecting seashells on the edge of the loch when he finds a strange egg shaped rock which he takes home in his bucket along with his shells. In his fathers workshop the rock hatches into a little water horse, a rare Celtic mythical creature of which there can only be one in the world at any one time.br /br /Set during World War II, Angus lives with his sister and mother who is housekeeper at a grand house that has been taken over by the Artillary who have set up post along the loch guarding against enemy submarines.br /br /The scenery is breathtaking and the story has something for everyone. There's laughs, tears, goodies and baddies - something for all the family.br /br /The perfect DVD for a cold, wet, winters afternoon!


4 out of 5 stars beautiful   September 17, 2008
  8 out of 9 found this review helpful

i was so happy to see this film. It was a poignant and breathtaking tale of a mythical creature - the water horse ' Caruso' and his secret friendship with Angus, the boy who discovered Caruso and brought him up from an egg. This lovely tale is set during the second world war and is even more emotional because of the sideline events which are also happening. A guaranteed heart churner, this is a lovely film for everyone.


5 out of 5 stars An absolutely beautiful film - Highly reccomended   September 16, 2008
  6 out of 6 found this review helpful

This is such a wonderful and moving film. It brought a tear to my eye. I actually had never heard of it before but upon reading the storyline and looking at reviews I thought that it sounded like a film that I would enjoy. I am amazed that this film is not more widely known about.br /br /Great family viewing and a thoroughly enjoyable film even if you haven't got any kids (like me!)br /br /Truely magical.br /br /I can't reccomend it highly enough.br /br /


4 out of 5 stars Wonderful Entertainment   August 15, 2008
  2 out of 2 found this review helpful

A very good movie, its about The Water Horse (The Loch Ness Monster ?) who grows from been very tiny to a huge animal in a very short space of time. Beautifully shot with excellent locations and settings, gives the impression of Scotland during World War II.br /Very good looking creature, looks very life like.br /Very entertaining for all the family which the kids will love.

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