War Horse is an exceptional movie adaptation based on the best-selling novel by Michael Mopurgo. War Horse is a story about a horse, Joey who experienced the First World War. War Horse is a great movie because an academy award winner, Steven Spielberg is the person who directed it. Some of the stars in the movie are Jeremy Irvine as Albert Narracott and Tom Hiddleston as Captain Nicholls. Joey is a very brave and loyal horse, so is Albert, he is also very brave and he is also loyal to Joey.
In Devon, the South West part of England, Ted Narracott (Albert's Father) buys Joey because he is in a low-economy condition. Ted is an alcoholic because in the past he was involved in the war before specifically the Boer War. Ted should've buy a draught horse instead he buys a thoroughbred horse to plough the fields. Since he buys the other type of horse, he had no other way but to teach Joey how to plough. He had no idea how to plough the fields in a short amount of time his landlord gives. Suddenly, Albert volunteered to teach Joey how to plough. It is very unlikely considering Albert and Ted's relationship were not that great. Days and days passed by, Albert and Joey's friendship has developed much more. Until one day, Joey is sold to a cavalry (Captain Nicholls). Captain Nicholls is a very brave person and he is also a very kind person. Since that day, Joey experiences a very thrilling and touching adventure. Will Joey and Albert meet in the end?
War Horse is a very thrilling and touching movie. The acting skills that the stars did were very powerful. The costumes and props were really great. It makes you feel like watching a real war happening. The settings were also great. It is close to what I imagine the condition of the old times would be, especially the no man's land scene. The music is one of the best elements that I think stands out because each background songs played represent a theme. For example, the bonding theme where Albert and Joey's friendship grows stronger, it becomes a very touching and heart warming to see while listening to the background music. Another example is the War Theme, there is a lonely trumpet call that represents the War Theme greatly considering that War Horse is a war movie.
I think War Horse is one of the best war movies I have watched, because it is very rare to watch a war movie that involves animals and also having the movie in an animal's perspective (Joey). The movie also has great elements. I totally recommend you all to watch this amazing, touching and yet courageous movie. Don't miss it, because it's totally worth your time to watch!
