War Horse

Starring: Jeremy Irvine, Peter Mullan, Emily Watson, David Thewlis, Tom Hiddleston, Benedict Cumberbatch, David Kross, Niels Arestrup
Director: Steven Spielberg
Written by: Lee Hall and Richard Curtis
Rating: 5/5 Unicorns



War Horse is based on the children novel by Michael Morpurgo which was later adapted successfully to stage. War Horse is set during the First World War I and begins with the beautiful friendship between a horse named Joey and Albert Narracot( Jeremy Irvine), the young boy who raises and trains Joey. When Albert's Father(Peter Mullan) sells Joey to the British Calvary in order to maintain their farm, the film follows the remarkable journey of Joey and all those whom come in contact with him during the war. 


War Horse was one of the films that came out last year that I really wanted to see. It was a film that I knew would not be good for me to watch around people. I once made the mistake of watching Tsotsi on the airplane, I do apologize to the people around me. I am sure I sounded like a drowning cat trying to muffle my cries. From the trailers of War Horse I was already getting misty eyed, so I knew this was no film to watch at the cinema. I am going to breakdown the emotions that come with watching War Horse. Once the movie begins  you will find yourself  in love with Joey and the relationship he establishes with Albert. When it was time for Joey to ploy the land, my cheeks were stained. By the quarter mark of the film you will be crying under a table with a bottle of wine. By the middle of the film, full on sobbing in shower mode. By the time the movie ends, you will find yourself crawled up in fetal position not being able to cope with all the emotions you are feeling. It was an emotional marathon trying to get through War Horse. I am not trying to discourage you from seeing War Horse, it was one of the most breathtaking films I have seen in recent memory. The cinematography in War Horse was spellbinding and the art direction was spectacular. The score was enchanting and acting was superb. This film had classic Spielberg feel which I absolutely adored.

A good bonus about War Horse is the wonderful Tom Hiddleston, who is absolutely lovely as Captain Nicholls. I think I actually clapped when he came on screen. Am I turning into a fangirl? I think he already has too many of them without me putting myself onto the list. Captain Nicholls is the man the Narracots sell Joey to. He promises to take special care of him. I won't delve much more because one of his last scenes had me crying under a table with a bottle of wine. Benedict Cumberbatch played the Major Jamie Stewart in the same division as Captain Nicholls. It was out of the world seeing them as screen partners. The great thing  about Major Jamie Stewart is that he had a horse named Topthorn who becomes Joey's big brother. I will not talk much more about Topthorn because when I do I find myself crawling on the floor. My final verdict on War Horse is a film not to be missed. Just remember to bring a box of tissues with you. You have to be emotionally prepared to handle the beast of emotions that come flying out you.