War Horse is a tricky film when it comes to analyzing the overall critical consensus. It was nominated for a host of awards, but if we’re honest, it isn’t hard to see that – Spielberg made a movie, it’s about war, here’s a picture – is all you need for that to be an unavoidable result. Critics loved it, especially those who have been around film long enough for it to remind them of the early war films it mirrors with many scenes, but those who didn’t love it, really didn’t love it.
I ultimately had to give it 3.5/5 stars (my War Horse review here), almost exclusively on technical merit, and the odd bit of fun, despite the fact that the film actually kind of pisses me off. Meanwhile, Christopher Lominac put it at number two on his list of the best of the year.
What makes it difficult (though really,...
I ultimately had to give it 3.5/5 stars (my War Horse review here), almost exclusively on technical merit, and the odd bit of fun, despite the fact that the film actually kind of pisses me off. Meanwhile, Christopher Lominac put it at number two on his list of the best of the year.
What makes it difficult (though really,...
- 4/3/2012
- by Marc Eastman
- AreYouScreening.com
War Horse is set for release on Blu-ray, DVD, Digital Download, and On-Demand on April 3, 2012. It was directed by Oscar-winner Steven Spielberg, who also directed The Adventures of Tintin. War Horse is nominated for six Academy Awards including Best Picture, Best Original Score, Best Cinematography, Best Art Direction, Best Sound Editing, and Best Sound Mixing.
For all the details, check out the full press release below:
Burbank, Calif., February 21, 2012 – Legendary Academy Award®-winning motion picture director/producer Steven Spielberg presents the critically acclaimed and multi Academy Award®-nominated epic adventure “War Horse” on Blu-ray™, DVD, Digital and On-Demand, April 3. This newest home entertainment release not only enthralls viewers once again with its visually stunning and emotionally heartwarming story on the Blu-ray, but also offers an unprecedented look into the making of the film by Spielberg himself.
The extraordinary journey of courage and friendship as seen through the eyes of one...
For all the details, check out the full press release below:
Burbank, Calif., February 21, 2012 – Legendary Academy Award®-winning motion picture director/producer Steven Spielberg presents the critically acclaimed and multi Academy Award®-nominated epic adventure “War Horse” on Blu-ray™, DVD, Digital and On-Demand, April 3. This newest home entertainment release not only enthralls viewers once again with its visually stunning and emotionally heartwarming story on the Blu-ray, but also offers an unprecedented look into the making of the film by Spielberg himself.
The extraordinary journey of courage and friendship as seen through the eyes of one...
- 2/22/2012
- by Tiberius
- GeekTyrant
Blu-ray & DVD Release Date: April 3, 2012
Price: DVD $29.99, Two-dvd $39.99, Four-Disc Blu-ray Combo $45.99, standard-definition download $29.99, high-definition download $39.99
Studio: DreamWorks/Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment
Steven Spielberg’s (Jurassic Park) adaptation of Michael Morpurgo‘s novel, War Horse is a heart-strings tugger that earned six Academy Award nominations.
Rated PG-13, the film tells the story of an amazing horse and his young trainer Albert (newcomer Jeremy Irvine, TV’s Life Bites) throughout World War I. After his horse is bought to serve in the British Army, Albert enlists and both must face the horrors of war while touching the lives of others.
The drama movie also stars Emily Watson (Red Dragon), David Thewlis (Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2), Benedict Cumberbatch (Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy), Toby Kebbell (The Sorcerer’s Apprentice) and Eddie Marsan (The Disappearance of Alice Creed).
War Horse was nominated for Best Original Score, Best Art Direction, Best Sound Editing,...
Price: DVD $29.99, Two-dvd $39.99, Four-Disc Blu-ray Combo $45.99, standard-definition download $29.99, high-definition download $39.99
Studio: DreamWorks/Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment
Steven Spielberg’s (Jurassic Park) adaptation of Michael Morpurgo‘s novel, War Horse is a heart-strings tugger that earned six Academy Award nominations.
Rated PG-13, the film tells the story of an amazing horse and his young trainer Albert (newcomer Jeremy Irvine, TV’s Life Bites) throughout World War I. After his horse is bought to serve in the British Army, Albert enlists and both must face the horrors of war while touching the lives of others.
The drama movie also stars Emily Watson (Red Dragon), David Thewlis (Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2), Benedict Cumberbatch (Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy), Toby Kebbell (The Sorcerer’s Apprentice) and Eddie Marsan (The Disappearance of Alice Creed).
War Horse was nominated for Best Original Score, Best Art Direction, Best Sound Editing,...
- 2/21/2012
- by Sam
- Disc Dish
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