War Horse

Schmaltzy without being cheesy – is this possible? Movie maker Steven Spielberg gets it right, so I reckon it is. Take his latest flick, War Horse – it is a perfect example.

Millions of horses from England were used during World War I, yet only around sixty thousand returned. This movie tells the story of Joey, one of those horses and the teenager, Albert, whom he belongs to. When war breaks out, his drunken father sells the beloved horse. Albert then enlists in the army.

This movie will thaw out any cold, cold heart. The closing scene is achingly beautiful and one that will imprint itself on your memory.

Rating: 3 outta 5.