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This fifth feature adaptation of Anna Sewell's classic 1877 novel comes to life, told from the point of view of Black Beauty himself -- who narrates the film. Set in England, Black Beauty (who has a British accent) tells us the details surrounding his birth, his "colt-hood", and his perception of humans, since he has various .. Read more

Starring	Sean Bean, Andrew Knott, David Thewlis, Peter Davison
Director	Caroline Thompson
Genres	Drama, Family

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  - 5
  Put something else on !
  
  Film adaptation of classic novel by Anna Sewell. Told from the eyes of a horse (Black Beauty).
  
  The wife enjoyed this, the kids figeted and fought all... read more »
  
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  - JediSi
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  - Kent
  - 21 Aug 2007 at 22:39
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  Nostalgic and Enjoyable
  
  reminds me of when I was a child, love this film as I see it as more than a tale of 'a talking horse'.
  
  It shows the life a horse of that era... read more »
  
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- - vidas
  - 4 reviews
  - England
  - 06 Jan 2012 at 10:12
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  Black Beauty
  
  I had seen this film a long time ago as a teenager... And I`d remembered enjoying it. 10 or so years later still enjoy it! I love horses and understand a lot ... read more »
  
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- - Zozotte
  - 1 review
  - London
  - 08 Aug 2010 at 20:37
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  Fantastic
  
  This film is wonderful and a real charm for all the family - no matter what member is watching.
  
  It is based on a horse (you guessed the name) and it... read more »
  
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- - RussoHeidi
  - 10 reviews
  - Wiltshire
  - 24 Feb 2010 at 23:38
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  - 5
  Put something else on !
  
  Film adaptation of classic novel by Anna Sewell. Told from the eyes of a horse (Black Beauty).
  
  The wife enjoyed this, the kids figeted and fought all... read more »
  
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- - JediSi
  - 301 reviews
  - Kent
  - 21 Aug 2007 at 22:39
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  Classic Children's Tale
  
  What a lovely version of this well preserved story. I have seen many versions including the TV series in the 70's. My 6yr old daughter loved this film.!
  
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  - OXON
  - 25 Jul 2007 at 23:10
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  lovely...
  
  I love this film. This is the best adaption I have found for this book.
  
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- - Mary Jones
  - Sheffield, England
  - 13 Nov 2006 at 21:03
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  ok for older kids
  
  my 2 children age 7 and 3 got bored with this film half way through. would be great for older kids
  
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- - jacqui kellett
  - scotland
  - 13 Dec 2005 at 11:18
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  Wrong DVD
  
  Didn't ask for this film. Watched it for all of five seconds when I realised I'd been sent the wrong film (Sean Bean not be be seen anywhere!!!) I ... read more »
  
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  - Wareham, England
  - 09 Oct 2005 at 23:32
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  classic
  
  introduced this classic to my 12 year old daughter. She was delighted by this timeless tale, as I was years ago.
  
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  - kent uk
  - 05 Sep 2005 at 12:08
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  OK if you like horses
  
  A Warner Film, nice scenery and costumes but really rather flat. Story from the horse's point of view. Very slow and lacking in bite. You can guess what'... read more »
  
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  - England
  - 22 Jun 2005 at 22:07
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  - 5
  Put something else on !
  
  Film adaptation of classic novel by Anna Sewell. Told from the eyes of a horse (Black Beauty).
  
  The wife enjoyed this, the kids figeted and fought all... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 468060
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  - JediSi
  - 301 reviews
  - Kent
  - 21 Aug 2007 at 22:39
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  Classic Family Viewing
  
  This is a very beautiful film, but one that tugs at the heart strings.
  
  It is an innocent portrayal of life as it used to be, seen through the eyes of... read more »
  
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- - susie2
  - East Sussex
  - 01 Feb 2004 at 20:00
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  A tear jerker
  
  Nicely filmed but quite depressing in parts. Our children (8, 11, 13) were loving it until the horses start to get mis-treated and one dies. They ended up in ... read more »
  
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  - Sury
  - 23 Apr 2005 at 16:18
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  A Very Moving Story
  
  Although I selected this film for my daughter (10), after 30 minutes I was watching it alone. How wonderful. Lots of familiar faces and the plot followed the ... read more »
  
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  - Hertfordshire
  - 22 Sep 2004 at 19:22
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  Best yet ... alas this is not saying much
  
  All film adaptations of Anna Sewell's book produced so far have grossly oversimplified the plot. Alas, this version, though the least inaccurate yet, is no... read more »
  
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- - lizward
  - 31 reviews
  - Huddersfield
  - 12 Apr 2004 at 11:06
- - 3
  - 0
  One for Horse and animal lovers!
  
  If anyone loves horses in your house then this is a must watch. You certainly won't be disappointed. A beautifully made film with life seen through the eyes... read more »
  
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- - gracom
  - Suffolk
  - 27 Jan 2005 at 08:38
- - 2
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  OK
  
  OK film for children. Not greatly enamored with this myself although it's not directed at my age group!
  
  Too many scenes in darkness for my wife&#... read more »
  
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- - Dazzer
  - Kent
  - 02 Jul 2004 at 12:38
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  Family Film
  
  This was a lovely family film that we all enjoyed. A really good Sunday afternoon film.
  
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  - Brighouse, West Yorkshire
  - 02 May 2005 at 20:23
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  OK if you like horses
  
  A Warner Film, nice scenery and costumes but really rather flat. Story from the horse's point of view. Very slow and lacking in bite. You can guess what'... read more »
  
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- 116950
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  - England
  - 22 Jun 2005 at 22:07
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  Black Beauty
  
  I had seen this film a long time ago as a teenager... And I`d remembered enjoying it. 10 or so years later still enjoy it! I love horses and understand a lot ... read more »
  
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- - Zozotte
  - 1 review
  - London
  - 08 Aug 2010 at 20:37

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  This fifth feature adaptation of Anna Sewell's classic 1877 novel comes to life, told from the point of view of Black Beauty himself -- who narrates the film. Set in England, Black Beauty (who has a British accent) tells us the details surrounding his birth, his "colt-hood", and his perception of ...