The Water Horse - 2008
When a lonely young boy named Angus discovers a large, mysterious egg along the shores of Loch Ness, no one is prepared for what lies within. He soon discovers that the strange, mischievous hatchling inside is none other than the Water Horse. Growing ten times its size every day, Angus finds it increasingly difficult to keep his new friend a secret.
Two-time Academy Award nominee Emily Watson (1998, Hillary and Jackie, 1996 Breaking the waves) Alex Etel, Ben Chaplin (the thin red line), David Morrissey (the reaping) and Brian Cox (running with scissors) star in this heart warming tale from director Jay Russell (Tuck everlasting) and written by Robert Nelson Jacobs (Flushed Away).
This movie set back in the time of World War II is a great film about friendship. It has some real heart tugging moments and scenes of what it means to be a true friend. The special effects are wonderful and keep to a supporting role in the film. After watching it a few times i decided I WANT A WATER HORSE! The PG rating is only because of some mild language and "action peril" as the film jacket states but is, in my opinion, barely a PG movie and in many cases would be acceptable for a select younger crowd. I rate this enchanting story a solid 5 out of 5 tankards.
