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[Jillymoo]

Hi 

Just back from seeing War Horse tonight and I can't even begin to describe how absolutely fantastic this film is,on so many levels!

Moving,scary,breathtaking,thrilling,upsetting,unforgettable 

The scenes of the fighting on the Somme were so 'real',you couldn't believe they were just a re-enactment.Even the sets and the music were fabulous.

I hope this film cleans up at the next Oscars,it so deserves to.

Shan't sleep tonight. . . . .

xx

[san]

I'm taking OH to see it tonight. A belated birthday treat for him. 

[Taz2]

I'm not sure I can watch it.

Taz x

[Bette]

No point me trying as I would howl throughout!  However, Speilberg's films are always brilliant.
Bette x

[changesbabe]

Have got a hot date with my hubby tonight - thought we would hit the cinema then go into Edinburgh for a nice dinner. We can't decide between war horse or Sherlock Holmes. Heard lots of good things about both movies. Xxx

[Pennyfarthing]

In one way I'd like to see it and in another (we have horses ourselves) I wouldn't.

I think DD and myself would howl all the way through it.   I'm well aware of the valuable work horses (and other animals) did during wars but it's actually seeing it rather than reading about it.

[Jillymoo]

Pennyfarthing. . . . if you actually have horses,I would advise reading the book and staying away from the film 

The scenes of mass slaughter,of both horses and men (and boys) are extremely harrowing.I don't know how they filmed it,but just so realistic.My friend has horses and I've advised her the same.

Two people had to leave the cinema last night,too upset at some scenes......

Those of you who do go though,you'll never forget it.I'm off to town no to find the book.

xx

[Taz2]

There is good detail here as to how Stephen Spielberg achieved the battle scenes without stressing the horses. I am not sure if it gives too much away of the story though. You can scroll down to Painting a picture of safety http://www.americanhumanefilmtv.org/on-the-set-war-horse/

Taz x

[changesbabe]

Hmm not sure that kind of movie will set the scene for a hot date! Xxx

[san]

Hmm not sure that kind of movie will set the scene for a hot date! Xxx

Our first ever date was the cinema. I thought he would take me to see a romantic film. Wrong! We went to see A Bridge Too Far.
Should have known what I was marrying 

[smudgesmum]

I have seen this at the theatre in London and I cried all the way through it.  I want to see the film but am sure I will show myself up by crying so I might wait a while.

I don't know what it is just lately but anything to do with animals especially dogs has me in floods of tears often for no good reason.

Smudgesmum

[Joyce]

My first date was the cinema too, but for the life of me I cannot remember what it was.  I must have been too busy in back row!   

[Taz2]

It would be different if we knew it was just a film but we know that so many horses perished in the wars and that makes it so hard to watch.

Taz x

[Joyce]

I doubt I could watch it to be honest. 

[pixigirl]

hi ladies,
i have just read the book and found it excellant.Will i be disapointed if i see the film? how close is the film to the book.What i would also love to know is how did they do it on stage? Not wanting to spoil the story for those who have not seen the film or read the book yet but is the film and stage play through joeys eyes and words?