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Don't waste this one on your children: buy it for yourself. A spectacular adaptation of the Anna Sewell novel, this is faithful to the source material but creates a life of its own on the screen. Told from the point of view of the horse, it recalls a time and a place that could be both beautiful and cruel. Black Beauty faced both hardship and kindness as he passed through the hands of many owners throughout his life. Some are generous, but the agonies endured by the title character may be too harsh for small children. Unfortunately, director Caroline Thompson did not resurrect her magical touch a few years later with another animal tale, Buddy. --Rochelle O'Gorman
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A wondrous new version of Anna Sewell's classic about a remarkable horse and the various owners whose lives he transforms. "The most imaginative and stirring picture since The black Stallion" (Washington Times) Year: 1994 Director: Caroline Thompson Starring: Sean Bean, David Thewlis, Jim Carter
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52 of 53 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Unlike other adaptations of Anna Sewall's classic, this film version respects the intentions and the words of the book. We read the novel aloud with my 6 year old daughter and got this DVD as a treat for her to watch. We were not dissapointed. For one thing, Black Beauty himself narrates the film in a voice over (there's no corny talking animals), just as the novel is written in the first person from the p.o.v. of the horse. The film also does a nice job of retaining the message of the novel about treating animals fairly.
As others have mentioned, the score is lovely and the cinematography is beautiful. There are lots of little animals to see and pretty landscapes, etc.
Highly recomended, a very nice family film.
As others have mentioned, the score is lovely and the cinematography is beautiful. There are lots of little animals to see and pretty landscapes, etc.
Highly recomended, a very nice family film.
41 of 44 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Considered to be the truest filmed version of Anna Sewell's timeless book,1994's Black Beauty follows the unstable life of an intelligent ebony stallion (played by Doc's Keepin Time) in Victorian England. As he does in the novel, Beauty narrates the tale (he's voiced by Alan Cumming) from his idyllic birth, through the tragic events that led to him having to be sold, and how his happiness was completely at the mercy of those who held his reins. Masters both kind and cruel shape the horse's rather Dickensian life, as do his closest equine companions: A mare called Duchess and a self-willed pony named Merrylegs. Very nicely filmed and well-acted.
Staci Layne Wilson
Staci Layne Wilson
26 of 29 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
A simply perfect story told with exquisite compassion
and artistry.
This version of BLACK BEAUTY should be considered the
unsurpassable classic of its genre - as well as one of the
truly memorable films of the '90s - if only for these few
reasons:
Danny Elfman's soulful score.
Alex Thomson's gorgeous cinematography.
A perfectly balanced ensemble of actors, all of whom
add great heart to the story.
All-around production design of wonderful taste and period
versimilitude.
Most of all, director Caroline Thompson's obvious love
and dedication. She has made of this simple story of the
life of a horse a movie that puts to shame all but a slim
few involving people about whom we are expected to care
and empathize with.
This interpretation of Black Beauty is touching and...beautiful.
and artistry.
This version of BLACK BEAUTY should be considered the
unsurpassable classic of its genre - as well as one of the
truly memorable films of the '90s - if only for these few
reasons:
Danny Elfman's soulful score.
Alex Thomson's gorgeous cinematography.
A perfectly balanced ensemble of actors, all of whom
add great heart to the story.
All-around production design of wonderful taste and period
versimilitude.
Most of all, director Caroline Thompson's obvious love
and dedication. She has made of this simple story of the
life of a horse a movie that puts to shame all but a slim
few involving people about whom we are expected to care
and empathize with.
This interpretation of Black Beauty is touching and...beautiful.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Exquisite
I've been a fan of Anna Sewell's novel since I was a kid. She wrote Black Beauty in response to the abuses that horses suffered back in her day. Read more
Published 3 days ago by Sharon R. Andrews
Classic Book; Classic Movie
I recommend the book even more than the movie, but this is a very well-made movie. You will recognize at least one face: London cabbie Jerry Barker is played by David Thewlis, who... Read more
Published 7 days ago by Barbara Frederick
Not Appropriate for Children or Naive Adults
This movie is not appropriate for children or naive adults because of its anthropomorphism of the horse. Read more
Published 1 month ago by W. E. Baehr
Black Beauty
I have loved this movie ever since I can remember. I'm a horse lover, and I love the way the version of this moovie tells the story. The music will haunt you as well.
Published 6 months ago by Ray Ray
Endearing classic
This is an endearing classic I purchased for grandchildren. I hope they enjoy it as much as I have so many times.
Published 7 months ago by Lynette J. Roby
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It was a pleasure to watch a movie that was beautifully made and written with respect for man and animal. Great!
Published 7 months ago by Marilyn Vincent
Old Classic
I have a 4 year old granddaughter and bought this dvd movie for her. I first saw it when I was about her age and fell in love with horses because of Black Beauty. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Suzanne E. Marullo
My mom loves this movie
I bought this as a gift for my mom. She loves it. It makes her cry whenever she watches it.
Published 9 months ago by Mrs. Lee
My 6 year old LOVED this movie!
My daughter reads Black Beauty over and over and was excited when I brought a Black Beauty movie home from the library. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Heather Bookworm
A Fascinating Story
3 years ago I saw this film on TV here in Brazil, and became fascinated with it. Caroline Thompson did a superb job! Read more
Published 11 months ago by d3a4d281
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