tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2587775651487578742.post6643916680491168708..comments2024-03-19T20:14:20.668+13:00Comments on Cinematic Paradox: Why I'm Looking Forward to Steven Spielberg's WAR HORSE...Stevee Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12284769251750574447noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2587775651487578742.post-87336416643096971312011-10-11T04:24:35.534+13:002011-10-11T04:24:35.534+13:00I can definitely identify. I was pretty active eng...I can definitely identify. I was pretty active engaged in horseback riding and jumping from age 8 to college (when I just didn't have time anymore) - we even moved out to the country from the suburbs so I could have a horse. My parents still have him, and board a couple of horses for neighbors, but he's pretty much retired now. :) Intellectually, I don't think War Horse will be that great - it looks like it indulges all the sentimentality that drags Spielberg down (I'm a fan of most of his stuff, but he does tend toward that treacly edge that I just have to tune out). But damned if I don't see the posters and even the schmaltzy trailer and have all that horse craziness that used to be such a big part of my life come flooding back.Jandy Stonehttp://www.the-frame.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2587775651487578742.post-41623879326194383252011-10-09T21:49:36.946+13:002011-10-09T21:49:36.946+13:00This is a film where I think the theatre play may ...This is a film where I think the theatre play may actually be better. I hate the theatre generally but I got a ticket to see War Horse as a present and it was mind-blowing. On the evidence of the trailers, I'm not sure Spielberg has captured what made the play so amazing. But it's Speilberg so I shall cross my fingers...ilovethatfilmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11882133059882238037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2587775651487578742.post-57239859969473811822011-10-08T21:01:13.385+13:002011-10-08T21:01:13.385+13:00Brent - I think I'm more excited for this one ...<b>Brent</b> - I think I'm more excited for this one over Tintin, but I'm sure they'll both be great! <br />Spielberg has been off the boil for quite a while, but I don't think he'll ever be as good as he was with Schindler's List...mind you, that's like my favourite movie ever so it's hard to top!<br /><br /><b>Paulo</b> - Yes, I love my animal friends too!<br />I know this will be a huge Oscar contender...but I don't think it will win Best Pic like many people say!<br /><br /><b>Mette</b> - Yeah, the trailers aren't that great. But I'm hoping that the film will be way better.<br />And yes, David Kross is in the movie!<br /><br /><b>Tyler</b> - Aw, thanks! Maybe I should start writing the screenplay, haha. <br />Why are there no fans of Spielberg around? I kinda like the guy...okay, I just like Schindler's List...<br /><br /><b>Bonjour Tristesse</b> - Thank you! Look out for it next year...it'll be a huge Oscar contender, hahaha.Stevee Taylorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12284769251750574447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2587775651487578742.post-81586136930451435102011-10-08T15:37:28.022+13:002011-10-08T15:37:28.022+13:00I don't have any interest in War Horse, but I ...I don't have any interest in War Horse, but I have to say, I would definitely watch a film based on your story. Thanks for sharing that.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00597866901901238462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2587775651487578742.post-54747472316328065142011-10-06T15:51:18.880+13:002011-10-06T15:51:18.880+13:00Wow. I'm not usually moved by stories like tha...Wow. I'm not usually moved by stories like that, and if that were a movie, I probably wouldn't want to see it, but I must admit that was a very emotional story Stevee. I understand if people are disappointed they didn't get an actual post about WAR HORSE but sometimes it's okay to deviate away from the main subject into something which is only slightly relevant. <br /><br />As for the WAR HORSE movie: no, Spielberg. Just... no.Tylerhttp://magnoliaforever.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2587775651487578742.post-15611861459673678332011-10-06T04:31:13.964+13:002011-10-06T04:31:13.964+13:00Ah, that chilly feeling when you read the name of ...Ah, that chilly feeling when you read the name of Steven Spielberg at the beginning of the trailer... Not very objective or... filmic-intellectual, but who cares. I must say I don't like the soundtrack, and the trailer's also a bit lame - like it follows the same ol' trailer-scheme - but most trailers don't look good, in my opinion, even those of great films. And this one, I think, is going to be at least a good film.<br />... Was that a glimpse of David Kross in the trailer?Mettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08094234448852441633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2587775651487578742.post-18350413378778460032011-10-06T04:16:58.422+13:002011-10-06T04:16:58.422+13:00Hi! Great story, I really love our animal friends ...Hi! Great story, I really love our animal friends and e know that we can get very attached to them. As for the film, I just saw the new international trailer and I think it will be a huge awards contender. I'm really looking forward to see it. Greetings from Portugal. ;-)Paulo Costahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11591032652712511190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2587775651487578742.post-65974826076080990122011-10-05T23:44:29.521+13:002011-10-05T23:44:29.521+13:00Haven't heard of this Spielberg film so you ar...Haven't heard of this Spielberg film so you are one up on me! But I saw the trailers to Tintin several weeks ago and it looked impressive if I do say so myself!! The poster is out in the Readings cinema here in Napier and as a fan of the comic series I'm looking forward to it.<br /> It is about time Speiberg got back on the wagon and started making decent films again as he has been off the boil now for several years.BRENThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15953231992674091002noreply@blogger.com