MamaGravity good back-story, and good acting

Ava-Grace Willis Story: It's very simple but honestly that is fine.

Fatma Suarez The movie's neither hopeful in contrived ways, nor hopeless in different contrived ways. Somehow it manages to be wonderful

Staci Frederick Blistering performances.

classicsoncall There's something about legends of mythical creatures that make them endure - The Abominable Snowman, Bigfoot, and yes, the Loch Ness Monster. I didn't know "The Water Horse" was a whimsical telling of the origins of the famous monster, but it was readily apparent once the story got under way. It was rather innovative the way the writers came up with the background story with the egg and all, and I always marvel at the way film makers can make a computer creation look real on screen. The baby water horse in the bath tub looked absolutely real, becoming only slightly less so as it grew into the huge monster of legend. There's an element of whimsy at work in the picture to go with the magic, and as a family viewing experience this one entertains well enough. I would only caution those with young kids that the adult water horse can be a fearsome creature, so prepare the youngsters accordingly. I'd put this film in my list of 'Movies About Horses', but that would obviously be a bit of a stretch.

ma-cortes The ¨Water Horse¨ is a fun movie starred by a lonely boy who is really traumatized , but long time ago his daddy disappeared . The movie is set in Scotland , during the violent, turbulent 1940s when the Second World War was in progress , there a boy called Jock McGowan discovers a mysterious egg that hatches a sea creature of Scottish legend . It grows hugely as a large Brontosaurus-alike on the loose in a Scotland loch , terrorizing the inhabitants . The great creature stays in the loch where roams for facing off the fears but his main enemy , the British Army , is lurking and savagely stalking its prey . At the end the family heads for the Scottish Highlands to save the Nessie legend .The creature delivers the goods with outstanding special effects when the sympathetic monster appears but it seems to be alive . Although this Sony Picture production is not lewd in any sense , beware of several scenes displaying some violence . A good family formed by a widow , a child a teenager daughter , a handy man and a giant Brontosaurius share an agreeable relationship that forges the backbone of this emotionally satisfying film . Here filmmaker Jay Russell tackled his most commercial and children oriented project . However , the picture relies heavily on the overly maudlin relationship between the the little boy and the Nessie legend . Although , it seems to be a Brontosaurus , the standard image of Scottish lake monster was revised to be shaped like a dinosaur or a Plesiosaur . In traditional Scottish mythology, 'The Water Horse' aka 'Kelpie' is a sea beast that appears in a pleasing form to lure unsuspecting victims . Kelpie stories come from all over Scotland, and are not exclusively associated with Loch Ness . Nature of the beast was subsequently changed to become docile, cute and cuddly, because this image is more convenient for creating a tourist attraction . The association of these monsters with Loch Ness specifically, only came about because the first published photo of such a "creature" was made there, around 1933 . After that picture -called the "Surgeon's Photo" and seen frequently in this film- became world-famous in 1934, several similar monsters were "sighted" in various locations . The fact that these "sightings" are so convenient for entertainment culture and the tourist industry, suggests that the phenomenon is commercial rather than biological . This well received fantasy was also nominated for a Critic's Choice Award for one of the Best Family Films of 2008 . The film was a hit with critics and audiences alike and eventually went on to score numerous awards . Weta Digital and FX Departments take care of the monster's excellent Animatronics and magnificent visual effects . This Sony Picture's "Water Horse: Legend of the Deep," was one of the best reviewed family films of 2008 and achieved big hit in worldwide box office . Starring Alex Etel and Academy Award winner Emily Watson , the film was also nominated by the Visual Effects Society for the groundbreaking digital work of the world famous New Zealand FX company , Weta Digital . Also well starred by Ben Chaplin , David Morrissey and mention special for the veteran Brian Cox . Sensitive as well as thrilling musical score by James Newton Howard . Colorful and evocative cinematography by Oliver Stapleton . The motion picture was compellingly directed by Jay Russell . Worldwide, "The Water Horse," became Russell's second $100 + million dollar moneymaker in a row . In the mid nineties Russell produced a number of documentary series and specials for the Discovery Channel . It was during the filming of "Great Drives" that Russell met Pulitzer nominated author Willie Morris. In 2000, Warner Bros. released the Russell Directed film adaptation of "My Dog Skip" written by Morris , which starred Kevin Bacon, Frankie Muniz, Luke Wilson and Diane Lane . Russell followed up with Walt Disney's "Tuck Everlasting" (2002) starring Alexis Bledel along with Academy Award winners, Sir Ben Kingsley, William Hurt and Sissy Spacek. In 2004, he directed a Disney/Touchstone Picture : "Ladder 49" , an ode to the heroism of firefighters, starred Academy Award nominees John Travolta and Joaquin Phoenix as a pair of Baltimore firemen .

noelcox I have only one criticism of this excellent film. It could be said to be a family movie in an age when such things don't really exist any more, because the family audience doesn't exist as it once did. Children are brought up to expect fireworks and action - or violence - or inane and stupidly vulgar films. This film is none of that, although there is some moderate violence. It is a gentle and sentimental excursion into childhood innocence and friendship. It is one of my favourite films, and a good choice for anyone wanting something that will neither offend nor bore. It is also technically well done, and the acting is sensitive and shows emotional intelligence.

g-bodyl Water Horse: Legend of the Deep is a much better film than I expected it to be. This movie is great for the entire family to watch together. There is no cursing and very little action. This movie has a central theme that is great for the family. The theme is about friendship and bonding with others.This film is about a young kid during the World War 2 era who finds a unusual egg in the famous loch lake in Scotland. It turns out that the egg ends up being a mystical water horse and the young kid begins a friendship that will change his life forever.The acting is solid for the most part. Alex Etel who plays Angus did a decent job but sometimes got on my nerves. The rest of the cast including Emily Watson and David Morressy did a good job.Overall, this is a great, magical film the whole family will enjoy. The special effects, music, and direction are standouts of this film. I rate this film 9/10.