Product Details

• Actors: Matt Damon, James Cromwell, Daniel Studi, Chopper Bernet, Jeff LeBeau
• Directors: Kelly Asbury, Lorna Cook
• Writers: John Fusco
• Producers: Jeffrey Katzenberg, Max Howard, Mireille Soria
• Format: Closed-captioned, Color, NTSC
• Language: English
• Rating: G (General Audience)
• Number of tapes: 1
• Studio: Dreamworks Animated
• VHS Release Date: November 19, 2002
• Run Time: 83 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (314 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B00006IUM9
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #8,691 in Video (See Bestsellers in Video)

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Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com
Horse lovers young and old will celebrate this utterly enjoyable and marvelous-looking animated film. The titular stallion runs free in the Cimarron (New Mexico) wilderness until a series of men try to master the proud horse, leading to adventures through a U.S. Cavalry fort, Native American settlements, and a railroad camp. Despite a heavy dose of political correctness and realism (the animals don't talk; we only hear Spirit's internal monologue, voiced by Matt Damon), directors Kelly Asbury and Lorna Cook give their hero many only-in-a-movie moments, including an action sequence rivaling any of Rambo's escapes. The stirring mix of 2-D and 3-D animation is absolutely stunning and aptly fueled by composer Hans Zimmer's synthesized score. The film earns one demerit for '80s rocker Bryan Adams's abundant songs--a different singer could have brought more to the film. Rated G but there is some rough treatment of horses shown, so nix the sensitive preschoolers. --Doug Thomas

From The New Yorker
An animated Dreamworks feature about a noble mustang who's captured and abused by the U.S. Cavalry. This politically correct American-history lesson (ˆ la "Pocahontas") is drawn cleanly, sometimes excitingly, but the dialogue (Matt Damon does the voice of Spirit) is generic and humorless, and the syrupy ballads by Bryan Adams are horrendous. The audience will quickly long for their own freedom. -Bruce Diones
Copyright © 2006 The New Yorker

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars INCREDIBLE MOVIE!!!!, November 17, 2002

By	M. Bassett "kaimeg" (Sykesville, MD United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I took my 4 year old, and four 7 year olds to see this movie, and it made an impact on all of us. This movie is original. It is not Disney-ish and while I've appreciation for Disney, this movie did not have the "cutesy" factor of a Disney movie. Spirit captured my children's hearts and imaginations. This movie took the children through a full spectrum of emotions. They were elated at Spirit's courage, angry about his treatment, sad when he was sad and Rain was injured, and again thrilled when he was finally free! Isn't this what movies are for...to entertain our emotions? This movie beautifully depicted strength and courage. The animation was phenomenal and the music...Bryan Adams, what more can I say!!! My four year old was deeply impacted by this movie. She says it changed her life. When she went to get shots, she told me, "I will not cry, I will be brave like Spirit" and she didn't shed a tear! I highly recommend this beautiful and unique movie to anyone who wants to see or have their children see a movie that covers a full spectrum of emotions and leaves you feeling uplifted!!

18 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Unique and Breathtaking, May 19, 2002

By	Chris Bundoc "filmmaniac" (Ont, Can) - See all my reviews

After watching this movie, I have got to say that this is truly a unique theatrical experience. This is one of the many movies I have been wanting to see for a very long time, and I wasn't dissapointed. The presentation of Spirit is something to hold on to. The Brilliant Score of Hans Zimmer, the Exceptional Songs of Bryan Adams and the Superb Narration from Matt Damon is very Dazzaling. I can't say nothing bad about this movie because there really isn't anything to say.

For a 15 year old guy, like me, I was very Satisfied to see that Dreamworks also thought of the Adults, with the story being strong, as it is, but also giving us the normal humor that we expect from a kids film.

From the Opening Scene to the Final Jump, Spirit is a film that Everyone should go out and see, because it will bring people closer together. For sure Spirit will be getting an Award for the Excellent work that each individual did on this movie. I can't wait to get this on DVD!

14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful and uplifting family film..., May 20, 2002

By	M. Acosta "yfandes1" (Virginia, USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I went to see this film in sneak preview with my 8 year old cousin.

I thought that it was incredible! It's the story of a wild stallion who's captured, first by US soldiers, and then by a young Native American... All through out though, Spirit's heart is with his herd, running the hills of the untamed west!

Since the horses didn't speak in the film, except for narration by Matt Damon as the voice of Spirit, the horses facial expressions became central, so they had some really fun to watch "conversations". This movie had one of the most touching mother/son relationships since Bambi, in my book, even without a word spoken between them!

It's a movie about being you are, and about never accepting defeat, and about soaring on wings of eagles... We can all stand to have a little of that untamed majesty beating in our hearts every now and then, so go see it, and let your self be taken away!

Marie