Customer Reviews

Flash [VHS]

5 star:		(33)
4 star:		(3)
3 star:		(2)
2 star:		(0)
1 star:		(1)

 

 

This is a family movie in the most wonderful sense. So often, people use that phrase to mean "no swearing" or "no nudity", but so many "family" movies are just watered down nothingness, no story, no interesting characters...

This movie has spirit and heart. Lucas Black is an amazing young man, a wonderful young actor who carries the entire movie all by himself. After his grandmother's death, Conner (Black) decides to embark on a journey from Georgia to New York to meet his father's ship as it returns to port. He confronts danger and many of life's challenges along the way.

What I especially like about the movie is that it doesn't tiptoe around some hard issues. Conner deals with his grandmother's death all alone...he confronts an abusive adult with heart and bravery. I think this movie is wonderful because it shows a nice, good, brave kid who isn't unreal the way so many kids are in movies and on TV today. He's polite and smart and respectful and still super cool. Way to go Disney and Lucas Black.

I was the riding double for Lucas Black in this movie, and even though I'm partial to it, I believe it's a great flick. I now have a 2 year old daughter and I would totally let her watch this movie. We own and operate Rivermont Farm in Georgia, and I've always been really picky about how well a horse movie is done. I really thought Simon Wincer did a great job with Flash as he ALWAYS does with his movies. Simon directed movies such as Operation Dumbo Drop, Phar Lap, The Man From Snowy River, Free Willy, Blue Grass, and some other wonderful animal movies. Everyone I have ever met who has seen Flash loves this movie, and they are always so excited to hear I did the riding. It was a wonderful experience. Please put "FLASH" under the Christmas tree for your children this year. You won't be sorry! By the way, for the person who said a 2 year old couldn't do what this horse did in this movie...guess how old he was! He was 2!

A wonderful film that the entire family will enjoy.

Fourteen year old Connor would do anything to have the 2 year old colt named Flash. Once he has Flash, circumstances at home change and he must sell his beloved horse to honor his Grandmother. Once Flash is with his new owners a chain of events occurs which send Connor and Flash on a journey across seven states.

Connor is a young man to respect for his courage, sense of right and wit. He is a young man to be respected.

This film is reminiscent of family films from the 1950's.

A present day film filled with old time values. A movie for all. If you are horse lover and love films about horses you don't want to miss this one.

I thought I was just getting another "horse story" for my daughter's birthday. Boy was I wrong! The acting by the young man who played the lead was great. He was believable, likeable, not snotty (If you can believe that)and seemed to have some depth and character. You wanted him to triumph, you cared if he suceeded. He comes across as a really great boy without being unbelievable or maudelin. This would defintely be in my top 5 kids films but adults will love it too and not be bored at all.
A Concerned Christian Mom

I stumbled across this movie as I was switching channels. I had never heard of FLASH before. Well it was well worth my time. It is a down-home, pure, sincere movie that touches your heart. You want to reach into the TV and hug this kid. He has so much guts when he needs it. It kept me on the edge of my seat. You find yourself rooting for him and his horse all the way, especially during his misfortunes. I'm surprised this movie is not rated higher or not more popular. This kid is a great actor, it just comes natural to him. Disney you did it again!!

What a great family movie; Lucas Black totally steals the show here. All the trials and tribulations he went through and he still had a smile on his face. He should be in a weekly TV series---not that Frankie Muniz makes a bad Malcolm or anything.I was so happy that Connor got to keep the horse at the end; more films should have happy endings like this one.

Flash was a wonderful movie. It had some very good points in it including that unfortunatley there are cruel, inhumane people in this world today who could care less about their horses and only care for publicity and money. When Conner discovers his horse Flash was in these circumstances he steals him back and begins the journey of a lifetime. he travels on horseback from georgia to new york in search of his father's ship. ... Flash was a wonderful movie. i reccomend it to any horse crazy nut. its worth it!

Flash is a great movie! I have owned it since I was 8 and I am 14 now. The real name is my dads. It is a great movie to just sit dow and watch. Flash is about a boy who's father has to leave on a ship to work to get money. So befor he goes he buys a 2 year old chestnut colt. Then his grandma has a mild hartatack in the factery that she had to work because they ran out of money. She dies a few days later. He sold Flash so he could by a nice coffin for is grandma. He works at the stable that Flash is now at. After getting whiped by the owners son Flash brackes the boys arm, the father gets mad and dicides to shot the horse but Coner over hears the conversation a takes off with Flash to go find his father. They have a big trip and keep on running into obsticlas. While they has the plice on them. To find out what happens at the end watch it.
It is a great movie for any age.

This is a very good movie! My children and grandchildren all loved it (so did I). It is entertaing enough for a 3 year old and keeps the 14 yr olds attention too. Good storyline, beautiful locations. A definte for anyone who loves horses.

Just in case you haven't read this person's review, you can locate it where all the reviews are. This movie was great, but some people just seem to like to write their very rude personal feelings. (Ann Septimus)Your review had nothing at all to do with the movie, just about the problems you've had with your kids. Well, if you want to talk about those feelings, I suggest you try something that teens like to call chat rooms.
Sorry, I got a little side tracked. for everyone who wants to know what this movie is really about, well, it's about a boy and his horse. It is a very heartwarming movie and is very inspiring to all horse and pony lovers to never give up on their dreams because horses are companions for life. (I being a rider myself)This movie goes from good to better and better to excellent. So, there's really no bad qualities to it. So, if you have a horse or pony lover in your house, I highly recommend this movie.