The Water Horse

Columbia Pictures | Release Date: December 25, 2007

7.5	USER SCORE Generally favorable reviews based on 64 Ratings

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MichaelT.Mar 23, 2008

Predictable. This movie uses the same, boy without a father finds a friend and a father and a lover for his mom, but without being all that interesting. It may seem a little trite to call a children's movie predictable, but at least Predictable. This movie uses the same, boy without a father finds a friend and a father and a lover for his mom, but without being all that interesting. It may seem a little trite to call a children's movie predictable, but at least Ratatouille and Stardust kept me entertained. This movie just drags on and I saw it the first time when it was Free Willy.… Expand

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MovieLonely94Nov 2, 2010

not my favorite, but it has the source material and the actors were supportive.

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TyranianApr 18, 2020

The plot has numerous holes but the film is still a cut above most like it with its heart and good acting.

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amheretojudgeNov 17, 2018

it never can foliate into a storyline..

The Water Horse Russell's petty attempt to make you care for an innocent creature grows on you, if you reach out for the material that it never can foliate into a storyline. The metaphor that itit never can foliate into a storyline..

The Water Horse

Russell's petty attempt to make you care for an innocent creature grows on you, if you reach out for the material that it never can foliate into a storyline. The metaphor that it circles upto at the end of the line is undeniably fascinating but that is all King-Smith whose novel, The Water Horse from which it is adapted. As far as the execution is concerned, Russell fumbles a lot and isn't convincing enough to make us fall into this magical tale. His tactics that he uses to depict the relationship of the creature with each character is never the issue, it's those pawns on the plot that dresses up as a soldier and doesn't act like one, they are the real threat.

They are unfortunately not taken seriously. And as far as the gags that builds up the bond between the creature and the protagonist too, at times is taken afar, especially all the scenes with the dog. The characters aren't expressive either, their tone is unstable and dull, either their maturity and subtlety surprises you or the loudness, there is no balance. It has few good husky bits that keeps you hooked, like the Morrissey's evolved character, Chaplin's uncertain past and Water Horse's mythological tale. Watson is the only stunning performer in this cast.

Her stereotypical overprotective nature welcomes you into this house with ease. Chaplin and Morrissey fails to deliver like required and the young cast holds on to their part decently if not anything extraordinary. The visual effects could have been a lot better along with the editing and logistics that raises the question against the story and not with. The Water Horse is an essential movie that is apt for the political situation that represents society but frankly this material is piled upon the hoax of commercialism.… Expand

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