Review of The Water Horse

Water horse was a wonderful experience. It is basically about human emotions, particularly the longing for loved ones and the solitude one has to endure in their absence. The movie could vaguely be split into two halves, the first one hour moves slowly and one gradually warms up to the visual treat that follows in the latter part. The feeling was more akin to reading a book than watching a movie.

The pivotal roles in the movie are shared by a little boy, Angus MacMorrow played by Alex Etel and a mythical creature aka water horse which the boy christens Crusoe. Although it may sound clichéd, the chemistry between them was amazing. The special effects were so good that you would not notice anything distinctive as graphics. The strength of the movie has to be said, is the story and wonderful screenplay, woven as I mentioned earlier, like an engaging book. All the performances in the movie were apt and each one plays their part to the T. The scenic beauty which is an inseparable part of the movie was soothing to the eyes.

I thoroughly enjoyed this heartwarming fare. Though it may appear as a kid's movie, I guess, any ardent movie lover would be pleasantly surprised by the film. Heartwarming story, great acting, good to watch!