Linbeymusol
Wonderful character development!
Blucher
One of the worst movies I've ever seen
Allison Davies
The film never slows down or bores, plunging from one harrowing sequence to the next.
Cristal
The movie really just wants to entertain people.
the-pyat
I enjoyed this film. I loved the setting especially. Who wouldn't? Plus, the story line flowed well and the special effects were amazing. Indeed, this film would have received at least 8 stars IF it had bothered to cast more Scottish actors. Since it didn't, it gets just 3. I picked up on only two genuine accents: Brian Cox, of course, and probably one of the fishermen. Ben Chaplin puts in a noble effort, and the boy can almost be forgiven for limping along trying to shape his mouth like a Scot, but casting a bunch of Sassenachs muddling through the burr while accusing each other of being Sassenachs is incredibly lame. Emily Watson and I both were most at ease when her mouth was shut during a scene. Misery to watch her try to portray a Scottish mother. There are tons of excellent Scottish actors. What's the matter with you, Liz Mullane and Susie Figgis, that you thought this would fly? Big mistake for an otherwise wonderful movie.
Kirpianuscus
it is an oasis. or, maybe, an isle. for memories and emotions and dreams. for a profound portrait of solitude who discovers the friendship as the great sense of expectations. a boy. and an egg. and the myth who becomes a lovely story who redefines CGI as tool, not as axis or purpose/cage. a film who must see. for small gifts. for delicate images. for the powerful emotions . for the return to the inner child. because, like many films for young public, The Water Horse is a film especially for adults. the first scenes are the basic pledge for this. the special end is the second reason . it is real simple. like the real good films. because it mix the flavor of a land, the situation of a modest family and the grow up of a child who discovers the meaning of life .
Neil Welch
During World War II, young Angus finds an egg which hatches into an aquatic creature. He tries to keep it secret but, as it grows, this becomes more difficult. Adding to the complications is the fact that the army is based at the loch...This film draws on the Loch Ness Monster and related legends to tell a story which is a coming of age fantasy in the Free Willy mould. And it is absolutely fine - well told with a sound, if freckly, performance from Alex Etel as Angus, and solid support from the adult cast.It is beautifully filmed in gorgeous surroundings, with slick and convincing effects. The creature (and its interaction with water) are particularly well done.This is recommended as a family film.
SnakesOnAnAfricanPlain
A real family that deals with friendships in a realistic fashion. The Water Horse isn't just a cute little creature. It starts off that way, with a number of comical scenes involving a baby monster. It soon turns a lot darker, where the monster is truly a wild creature and capable of great harm. The film holds up as we wonder if the friendship between Angus and monster will hold up. A lot of the film was rather slow, as it took a while to get anywhere. We are given some repetitive scenes, such as baths for the monster, and at least 2 chases involving the monster and dog. I also wasn't a fan of the movie being told as a story. It gave off a creepy vibe from Brian Cox, like he just sits in the pub all day rambling on. The CGI creature is very consistent, and the action scenes do have some dread to them. A nice watch for families, that doesn't patronize nor embarrass.
