Product Details

• Actors: James Cromwell, Colm Meaney, Jemima Rooper, John Benfield, Anthony Booth
• Format: Color, DVD, Full Screen, NTSC
• Language: English (Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo)
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
• Number of discs: 1
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Studio: Polygram USA Video
• DVD Release Date: August 14, 2001
• Run Time: 186 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B00005LP4B
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #299,877 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)
• For more information about "Nico the Unicorn/Owd Bob" visit the Internet Movie Database (IMDb)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Two so-so movies for the price of one, January 2, 2005

By 

Staci L. Wilson "Author: Animal Movies Guide ... (USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Nico the Unicorn/Owd Bob (DVD)

Nico:

Bummed-out Billy (Kevin Zeggers) is the target of bullies because he has a permanent gimp; the injury was caused by a car accident that left him permanently disabled and killed his father. When Billy spots an abused pony at a traveling sideshow in town, he convinces his mother (Anne Archer) to let him buy the bony pony and rescue her from her "bullies". As it turns out, the mare is in-foal, and soon gives birth to Nico. Billy is convinced that the colt is a unicorn and although he tries to keep his special treasure a secret, his ruffian classmates soon get wind of the fantastical phenomenon and alerts the media. In an effort to protect Nico, Billy takes the magically-matured stallion into the forest, which, he finds is even more dangerous than the spotlight. Based on the book by Frank Sacks.

Owd Bob:

Taking place on the remote Isle of Man, Owd Bob follows the story of a hardhearted, embittered farmer (James Cromwell) who's feuding with his neighbor (Colm Meaney); each is determined to win the annual sheep-herding competition, but their chances are put into jeopardy when both men's dogs are suspected in a series of local sheep killings. This film is a remake of movies made in 1924 and 1938. Based on the book Owd Bob, Son of Battle by Alfred Ollivant.

This seems like a rather strange pairing to me. The first movie, while it is fast-paced, is dumbed-down for kids. The second movie, while intelligent enough for almost anyone to enjoy, is incredibly slow-moving. The first one is pure fantasy, while the second one is realistic to the point of being mundane.

Staci Layne Wilson

4 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This was a GREAT movie!, March 23, 2003

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Daniela (Falls Church, VA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Nico the Unicorn/Owd Bob (DVD)

It has action, drama, adventure, danger, and many more! It's a great movie! Weather you like horses or not, you'll love the suspence and action!

5.0 out of 5 stars Nico the Unicorn, November 20, 2005

A Kid's Review

This review is from: Nico the Unicorn/Owd Bob (DVD)

This movie is great i am not a good writer so ill tell u what i think.I love the movie i did cry when nico's mom died and when billy had to leave nico.I just love the journey they take,oh i just wish i could find the movie to watch it 1,000 more times.Nico is the unicorn billy is the boy.
Susan Abdelnour