War Horse
Director: Steven Spielberg
Actors: Jeremy Irvine, Emily Watson, David Thewlis
PlotSet against the backdrop of rural England and Europe during World War I, the narrative begins with the remarkable friendship between a horse named Joey and a young man named Albert, who tames and trains him. When they are forcefully parted, as Joey is sold to the cavalry and shipped to France, the horse embarks on an extraordinary journey, serving on both sides before finding himself alone in no man's land. Joey's journey brings joy and sorrow, profound friendship, and the horrors of war, moving through the lives of all he touches.
Meanwhile, Albert cannot forget Joey and, still not old enough to enlist, he embarks on a treacherous mission to find him and bring him home. Both horse and boy experience hardships and the grim realities of battle, yet their parallel stories are a testament to the endurance of hope and the bonds between man and animal. This odyssey through a world at war explores the resilience of life and the impact of fate through the lens of a friendship that refuses to die.
Writers: Lee Hall, Richard Curtis, Michael Morpurgo
Release Date: 25 Dec 2011
Runtime: 146 min
Rating: PG-13
Country: United States, India
Language: English, German
Physical Media Reviews
War Horse
Blu-ray Review
Score: 74
War Horse, a sentimental Spielberg film, thrives on Blu-ray with superb audiovisuals and features.