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BLACK STALLION/BLACK STALLION RETURNS

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I have read every book that Walter and his son have written about the Black. The books always captured a child's point of view about horses. The dream of sailing off into the wind on the back of a really fast steed. I think Coppola captured that feeling in both of these movies. I like the quietness of the first one. The book was written to make you feel rather than listen to dialogue. There was little dialogue to begin with. Slightly off the subject, I think Walter had a passion about Seabisquit and had him in mind when he created the Black.
Kelly Reno was superb. A total natural around horses. Cass- ole was stunning, even in makeup. Oh, if the horse looks brown in the sunlight, remember this, no animal is truly black. They're all just a really dark shade of brown.

of the Black Stallion movies. I can't really tell you why except that I'd admired Alec's devotion to the horse and his persistance to find the Black despite the incredible odds against him. And then the end was so sad and touching because he put the Black's welfare above his own feelings.

I also liked watching the blooming friendship between Alec and Vincent Spano's character. Very good movie. Highly recommend to lovers of horses and adventure.

Watching these movies brings me back to my early teenage years when Walter Farley's books were the ultimate for a horse crazy girl. Maybe they are not as sophisticated or technologically advanced as newer horse flicks, but they are special in their own right. Four different horses were used for this film, this explaining slight differences in appearance. In accordance to breed standards, an Arabian horse is the only horse that can be purely black, as the members of this breed have predominantly black skin, whereas other breeds have pink. A true black Arabian horse will not "bleach out" as a bay will. Anyhow, great movies for any horse lover.

The Black Stallion: An excellent story by Walter Farley which envokes all the emotions. After a shipwreck a young boy & a magnificent black Arabian stallion are stranded on an island where they become friends. Eventually they are rescued & meet a former race horse trainer, portrayed wonderfully by Mickey Rooney, who trains them both & enter them into a thrilling match race. The photography is superb. When Kelly Reno & the horse are together on the screen a magical presence fills the air & warms the heart.

The Black Stallion Returns: Begins with The Black being reclaimed by his true owners & taken back to the Sahara desert. Reno follows desperate to find & recover his horse. Breath taking scenery abounds as we follow Reno on his journey where he befriends a young man returning from school to partisipate in a horse race which determines the wealth or all the tribes in the desert. Reno must ride his Black to save him from being taken by the winner, his new friend must also win for the sake of his family & both are beseiged by the bad guys who want to win for the same reasons. A wealth of learning & experience is felt along the way & the movie comes to it's dramatic & tear jerking conclusion.

Both of these movies will be enjoyed over & over. I saw them in the theater 20 years ago (times flies) & have seem them often. Never have they lost their appeal or excitement.

If you have read the book, or just have a horse crazy person in your house you MUST see the movie! THe backround music in The Black Stallion is incredible, it follows the horses movements! You almost feel as if you are ridding the Black!

The beauty of friendship and the power of love between a boy and a horse is shown in these adventure films where the gallant black horse and the sympathy of the boy make you love the films.
Besides the surrounding atmosphere and the other actors contribute to the making of these very charming films which can be seen with all the family.

Great classics, good price. My daughter loves anything and everything to do with horses and you can imagine that she loves these movies. It's great to have been able to enjoy these films myself as a child and to now enjoy them with my children.