Black Beauty
by Caroline Thompson
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Actor: Alun Armstrong, David Thewlis, Jim Carter, Peter Davison, Sean BeanDirector: Caroline Thompson
Brand: BEAN,SEAN
Cinematographer: Alex Thomson
Writer: Caroline Thompson
Editor: Claire Simpson
Producer: Peter Macgregor-Scott
Producer: Robert Shapiro
Writer: Anna Sewell
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Original Language), Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround; French (Original Language), Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround; English (Subtitled); French (Subtitled)
Format: Anamorphic, Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, NTSC, Subtitled
Picture Format: Anamorphic Widescreen, 1.85:1
Running Time: 88 minutes
DVD Release Date: 1999-11-30
Audience Rating: G (General Audience)
Studio: Warner Home Video
Product features:
- Anna Sewell's timeless Victorian novel comes touchingly to life in this episodic big-screen adaptation. Lyrically recounted from the handsome stallion's perspective, the film traces his fortunes -- from his happy beginnings on a sprawling, verdant country manor to working-class London's sooty, teeming streets. As he passes from owner to owner during a two-decade span, the ever-faithful steed encou
DVD Reviews of Black Beauty
DVD Review: a movie for children about horses
Summary: 3 Stars
Although not entirely faithful to the original novel,
the movie has a very poetic spirit about the suffering
of animals in 19th century England.
As some people misuse cars, people misused horses
and each other in this movie.
I liked the movie, but it is very slow and at times very sad.
DVD Review: A Cry Fior Humane Treatment of Horses
Summary: 4 Stars
My favorite is still the mini series put out by NBC and so not available on either VHS or DVD. This movie is my favorite. It covers most of the book, though not all. It begins with Black Beauty's birth and training. His first home with the squire was a good one, and he developed a friendship with the mare Ginger and a little pony named Merrylegs. A good life where the horses were well treated. When he and Ginger were sold, their next home was not so pleasant. Still, his being tormented by a bearing rein was still better than other things he had to endure until his final home which was much as how it was described in the novel. You hope with mistreatment of various kinds brought to people's attention, as well as ignorance on what was going on, more people raised their voices to demand better treatment of these beautiful and willing servants. There are differences and omissions but that is to be expected. A voice-over for Beauty allows the viewer to understand things from a horse's point of view even though written by a screenwriter rather than a real horse. A very enjoyable movie, unsettling, disturbing, but also delightful and uplifting, and a wonderful ending.DVD Review: One of the best horse films I have seen
Summary: 4 Stars
This is one of the best movies I have seen. It is both happy and sad and also portrays how many people mistreated horses at that time. It just makes it so much more realistic when things are told from the point of view of the horse. This along with a touching story make the movie worthwhile. DVD Review: Black Beauty
Summary: 4 Stars
Beautiful movie. Very touching. I read the book before, and the movie is very loyal to it. Buy it ,you won't regret :)DVD Review: Beautiful, Moving, Emotional
Summary: 5 Stars
I remember reading the story of Black Beauty as a child. I was about 10 when I first began reading the sweet words describing his birth, and the sadness that was evoked when describing the passing of his friend "Ginger". I cried as a child, and equally so, wept as an adult. Movies of this quality are rare and don't come along too often. With that being said, it was an absolute joy to sit and be immersed within the story, landscape and emotion of this film. I had the good fortune of viewing it on Animal Planet this past week, and do intend on purchasing it. I know that it will make a wonderful addition to my growing Equine Film collection. For those who have not had the good fortune of seeing this movie, please do so. I am sure that you will come to love horses as much as I do. They truly are the most magnificent of creatures, and make the most beautiful centerpiece for a story of this scale and beauty.
Description of Black Beauty
A wondrous new version of Anna Sewell's classic about a remarkable horse and the various owners whose lives he transforms. "The most imaginative and stirring picture since The black Stallion" (Washington Times) Year: 1994 Director: Caroline Thompson Starring: Sean Bean, David Thewlis, Jim CarterDon't waste this one on your children: buy it for yourself. A spectacular adaptation of the Anna Sewell novel, this is faithful to the source material but creates a life of its own on the screen. Told from the point of view of the horse, it recalls a time and a place that could be both beautiful and cruel. Black Beauty faced both hardship and kindness as he passed through the hands of many owners throughout his life. Some are generous, but the agonies endured by the title character may be too harsh for small children. Unfortunately, director Caroline Thompson did not resurrect her magical touch a few years later with another animal tale, Buddy. --Rochelle O'Gorman
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