I finally put myself through the torture of Steven Spielberg’s new movie, War Horse. Let me first say, I cried as much as I expected. I almost feel bad because I feel like the film is not getting the right amount of attention because most people don’t want to put themselves through a film about a helpless animal.
I am always excited about any Spielberg production. When I read that Spielberg’s partner at Dreamworks, Stacey Snider heard about this play in London, the next day she hopped on a plane. It was a powerful story and Spielberg is one of the only directors to bring this remarkable story to the camera.
There are several reasons why I think people should see this movie. First, I was obsessed with the cinematography ranging from the countryside in London to the war scenes. Spielberg did an amazing job. I enjoyed the meticulous use of color, especially in the last scene and in the French countryside and the dark palate of the fighting scenes.
The second reason why this is a must see film is that all the owners of Joey, the horse, were wonderful. There was only one scene that was extremely hard to watch, but other than that it was way more of an emotional journey. But the real reason is that it is just like Spielberg to truly show a part of history that was often overlooked. Many people are unaware of the use of horses during the First World War. I also believe that the WWI’s history gets buried by WWII. I felt that I was honoring those who served in WWI, both soldiers and horses, when I went to see this movie. Don’t be afraid of this movie, just bring some tissues.
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