Product Details

• Actors: Lucas Black (II), Brian Kerwin, Shawn Toovey, Tom Nowicki, Von Coulter
• Directors: Simon Wincer
• Format: Closed-captioned, Color, Original recording reissued, NTSC
• Language: English
• Rating: NR (Not Rated)
• Number of tapes: 1
• Studio: Walt Disney Video
• VHS Release Date: July 17, 2001
• Run Time: 90 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (33 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B000059XZM
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #2,514 in Video (See Bestsellers in Video)

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Editorial Reviews

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When it comes to films about a lasting friendship between a boy and his horse, it's hard to follow in the footsteps of the 1979 classic, The Black Stallion. Nonetheless, Flash makes a valiant effort. Set in a rural Southern town, the story revolves around the title character, a 2-year-old racehorse who is the prized possession of 14-year-old Connor Strong (played by Lucas Black from Sling Blade). When financial troubles force Connor's father (Brian Kerwin) to join the merchant marines and head to sea for five months, Connor's idyllic life begins to unravel. His grandmother (Ellen Burstyn) becomes sick and dies, the family home faces foreclosure, and Connor is forced to sell Flash to an unruly owner who beats the beloved horse. Such spiraling misfortune could be easily discounted as formulaic and emotional manipulation, were it not for the endearing scenes between Connor and Flash, which horse-lovers will cherish. Lucas Black pulls off a commendable performance, especially at the film's end, as Connor rescues Flash and together they set off on a cross-country journey to reunite with Connor's father. (Ages 8 and older.) --Lynn Gibson

Product Description

The idyllic life of Connor Strong (Lucas Black, SLING BLADE), his dad (Brian Kerwin), grandmother (award-winning actress Ellen Burstyn), and horse Flash changes overnight when financial pressures force Connor's father to leave home and find work. Connor is forced to sell Flash, and then is heartbroken to discover that the new owners are cruel to his beloved horse. Connor rescues Flash, and together, they set off cross country to search for Connor's father. In classic Disney tradition, the adventures they have along the way will forever touch the hearts of young and old alike.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

16 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I was the riding double for FLASH! It's a great movie!, October 27, 2003

By	Ashley (Northwest Georgia) - See all my reviews

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!

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful for everyone, Disney at its best., December 17, 2000

By	Teddy Bird (Deer Creek Mesa, CO) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Flash (1998) [VHS] (VHS Tape)

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.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Family film at its best................., August 19, 2003

By	Deborah L. Woodstuff "IntoTea" (Wellsburg, WV USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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.