Adapted from the beloved novel by Walter Farley,The Black Stallionis a 1979 family classic ... more
that was hailed by no less than hard-to-please critic Pauline Kael as "may be the greatest children's movie ever made". A visual feast from start to finish, the ...
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From its turbulent beginning in a storm-swept sea to its unforgettable horse race finale, ... more
The Black Stallion is a movie landmark. One of the most highly praised productions of 1979, it is a wonderful experience for adults and for kids. When a shipwreck...
Adapted from the beloved novel by Walter Farley,The Black Stallionis a 1979 family classic ... more
that was hailed by no less than hard-to-please critic Pauline Kael as "may be the greatest children's movie ever made". A visual feast from start to finish, the ...
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From its turbulent beginning in a storm-swept sea to its unforgettable horse race finale ... more
'The Black Stallion' (from Francis Ford Coppola's Zoetrope Studios) is a movie landmark. One of the most highly praised productions of 1979 Carroll Ballard's fil...
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Experience the spectacular prequel to a family favourite, The Black Stallion - stunningly ... more
filmed to tell a powerful story of friendship. When a young girl, Neera, is lost in the desert, she meets a remarkably fast and wild black colt. They bond and find their way back home, only to realise her grandfather's horse-breeding days are over. Neera decides to enter a gruelling horse race a against fearsome opponents to restore her grandfather's reputation. But she must risk losing her best friend - the young black stallion.
He would go to the ends of the earth to rescue his most treasured friend... a champion ... more
racehorse named Black. This remarkable story about the relationship between a young boy and his horse is a magnificent spectacle with adventures the whole family can enjoy. Co-starring Teri Garr (Tootsie) in a heartfelt performance, The Black Stallion Returns is an unforgettable journey of courage, hope and friendship that knows no bounds. Black is a stunning fire-and-silk stallion celebrated the world over. But to his young American owner, Alec Ramsey (Kelly Reno), he's much more. So, when the amazing animal is stolen, Alec will stop at nothing to get him back - from stowing away on a plane to Casablanca to crossing the brutal Sahara desert. With the help of a friend named Raj (Vincent Spano), Alec finally unravels the mystery of Black's theft....only to discover that he must overcome even greater odds to reclaim his beloved horse.
Created as an IMAX movie based on the novel by father/son team Walter and Steven Farley ... more
Disney's Young Black Stallion tells the story of a wild colt who befriends a young girl in the Arabian desert eventually becoming her equine soul mate and champion racehorse. Set in 1946 North Africa the story begins as Neera gets separated from her desert caravan by an ambush of soldiers. Alone and lost she discovers a colt among the drifts and in time they forge a friendship of interdependence. The spirited horse and child ride like the wind yet when they arrive home the colt bolts leaving Neera to convince her grandfather that the legendary stallion is more than a mirage. Ultimately she proves this in a climatic action sequence brimming with girl power. The cinematography dazzles with its large-format visuals and sweeping panoramas yet the 50-minute length truncates the story into a seemingly abridged version. An extra hour of plot and character development would have allowed it to venture closer to the magnificence of the original Stallion installment.
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I saw Pitch Black in a movie preview in May 2000 which was a few weeks before cinematic release. For some reason it was then out back a few months so I was happy I got into the preview.
Due to the film being released in the USA way before it hit the UK anyone with a multi-region player had the opportunity to get it on dvd before UK cinemas and with the R2 release not far away this R1 release is still a better bet.
For those who know nothing about the film I'll recap. A passenger spacecraft crash lands on an unknown planet. On board are various kinds of people and also a dangerous prisoner named Riddick. Naturally when they crash some are killed, others survive and the prisoner has escaped. This prisoner comes in the shape of one Vin Diesel who is a known ruthless criminal who has some problems with the rest of humanity ...
Advantages: action packed, not overly long Disadvantages: none
At the age of 12, I was keenly horse mad and also loved adventure stories, whether they be kids solving mysteries, or Cherry Ames going on some exotic nursing assignment, or an outing in the Star Wars universe. Imagine my great excitement when I discovered this lovely little book sitting at my place at the table one afternoon, after my parents returned from a shopping trip one day while I was at school. The BlackStallion is more than a story about a boy and his horse. It's fraught with danger, excitement , and peril, making for a rollicking good read for any young person. Young Alec Ramsay is about to board a ship to return to his home after a trip to India, and while waiting to board is enthralled by the sight of a sheik's horse being loaded into the hold. It is a large, angry stallion, as black as midnight, and it stamps and rears ...
Advantages: Excellent Film Disadvantages: Not many
Recently there was an article which really sparked my emotions, both sadness and anger, surprisingly it was in The Sun (the most professional and reliable of the daily papers) the article was on the sate of Somalia and the history of the wars going on in the country.
Quoted in the article was a film called Black Hawk Down, which I had heard of but never, had the opportunity to watch and had no clue about, later on when in discussion on the article, somebody brought the film up and highly recommended it.
Buying the Film
I bought the film in Blockbuster when I was returning a rental; it cost £4 which I thought was highly reasonable for a DVD, especially one which was recommended and according to the front of the DVD won two Oscars, and looked to carry an exciting cast set.
Director
The film is directed by a man called Ridley ...
A family film about the adventures of a young boy and his love for a black Arabian stallion. The boy's adventures progress from a ship-wreck to a racing championship.
Release details
DVD Region
DVD
Studio(s)
MGM ENTERTAINMENT; CINRAM LOGISTICS
Release date
07/04/2003
No of Discs
1
Catalogue No
16111 DVD
Barcode
5050070009637
Screenwriter
Francis Ford Coppola, William D. Wittliff, Jeanne Rosenberg, Melissa Mathison
Original Theatrical Trailer, Interactive Menu, Chapter Selection
Aspect Ratio
16:9 Wide Screen
Sound
Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Digital Mono
Dubbing Sound
Dolby Digital 5.1 English Dolby Digital Mono French German Italian Spanish
DVD Description
Acclaimed cinematographer Carroll Ballard steps into the director's chair with THE BLACK STALLION, a visually stunning adaptation of Walter Farley's classic novel about the adventures of a young boy and his love for a black, Arabian stallion. When Alec (Kelly Reno) washes upon the shore of a deserted island after a terrible shipwreck, he soon discovers that he isn't the only survivor. A wild Arabian stallion managed to reach the island as well, giving Alec a new reason to live. Gradually, Alec wins the stallion's trust, instigating a relationship that will change both of them forever. When Alec is finally discovered, he convinces his mother to let the stallion live in the backyard, and after meeting Henry Dailey (Mickey Rooney), a thrilling final chapter is introduced, one in which Alec and the stallion begin to train for a racing championship, making their bond even stronger. Ballard's film, tautly edited by Robert Dalva and lushly photographed by Caleb Deschanel, has become one of the pinnacle achievements of family entertainment. Intelligent, simplistic, moving, and inspiring, it is a brilliant example of cinema's ability to be effective without relying on dialogue to tell the story. Featuring a standout performance by Rooney as the horse trainer.
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