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Genre : Fantasy
Synopsis :
Based on the novel by BABE author Dick King-Smith, THE WATER
HORSE: LEGEND OF THE DEEP is set in Scotland during World War II,
and focuses on Angus (Alex Etel), a young boy who discovers an
unusual egg at Loch Ness. When the egg hatches to reveal a
dinosaur-like creature, Angus finds that he has a unique pet--a
mythical "water horse," which he names Crusoe.
Complicating matters are Crusoe's fast growth rate and
soldiers stationed near the lake, factors that make it very tricky
to keep the friendly beastie a secret. A thoroughly likable family
film directed by Jay Russell (TUCK EVERLASTING), THE WATER HORSE
provides an intriguing spin on the classic boy-and-his-dog
tale.
While Etel, who won over audiences in MILLIONS, ably carries
the movie, he is supported by a topnotch ensemble that includes
Emily Watson as his mother, newcomer Priyanka Xi as his sister, and
Ben Chaplin as a good-natured handyman.
Primarily sharing the screen with Etel, however, is the Loch
Ness Monster-in-the-making, which is wonderfully rendered by Weta,
the company behind the digital effects for THE LORD OF THE RINGS
films. Both cute and--in his larger state--intimidating, Crusoe
strikes up a surprisingly believable relationship with Angus,
providing the heart of this beautifully photographed
story.
