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Hidalgo Reviews

2004

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A breathtakingly photographed, epic western like none produced for decades, HIDALGO recounts the life of legend Frank T. Hopkins (Viggo Mortensen). Set in the 1800s, this family film chronicles the triumphant victory won by Frank and his mustang Hidalgo in the Ocean of Fire, an often-fatal competition in which the best riders .. Read more

Starring	Viggo Mortensen, Zuleikha Robinson, Omar Sharif, Louise Lombard
Director	Joe Johnston
Genres	Action/Adventure

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- Based on a true story, an old fashioned Boy's Own adventure with antiquated attitudes and stereotypes in keeping with its style Ð except that in the past it would have been cut to a more pleasing ninety minutes.
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- - Halliwell's Film Guide
  - 02 Mar 2006 at 15:43
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  Hidalgo
  
  The first thing that struck me was the blatant copy of Indiana Jones, not any movie in particular but just the style, script and action that we can see in all ... read more »
  
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- [Highly rated reviewer]
  - Alex Kelly
  - London, England
  - 12 Jul 2004 at 12:04
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  Hidalgo 2004
  
  This was colourful, well acted and interesting to me as well because it was was based on fact. A little different.
  
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- - a customer
  - 15 Dec 2011 at 09:34
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  A Glossy Picture but a Dull Tale
  
  I kept hearing about the wonderful photography of this film (set in the Middle East rather than the Wild West) and delectable it was but it turned out to be the... read more »
  
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- [Highly rated reviewer]
  - Seedyvee
  - 121 reviews
  - Grantham
  - 05 Dec 2011 at 21:14
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  Great family film
  
  One of the best family films around. Seen it twice and family loved it both times.Recommended it to lots of family and friends.
  
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  - 15 Jul 2011 at 10:13
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  FANTASTIC and Thrilling
  
  Everything about this movie was great DVD has interesting extras that are a must to watch.Viggo played the role so well forgot it was a movie
  
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- - Dorsetd
  - 14 reviews
  - Bideford
  - 05 Oct 2010 at 10:40
- - 0
  - 2
  A bit of a cliche really
  
  I think this is supposed to be based on a true story. However, Hollywood has taken a story, added their own 'values' system to it and made what should ... read more »
  
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  - OXON
  - 16 Feb 2010 at 09:51
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  Beautifully photographed
  
  Viggo Mortensen proves again he is capable of holding a film together. One of those actors who has screen presence throughout. While the race itself is rather ... read more »
  
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  - Dungbeetle
  - 503 reviews
  - London
  - 09 Jan 2010 at 16:18
- - 1
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  Good
  
  Enjoyable movie with an interesting plot and good special effects, maybe a little predictable towards the end but a action filled blast all the same.
  
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- - mikey1
  - 228 reviews
  - bournemouth
  - 23 Dec 2009 at 11:32
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  long and drawn out
  
  good people let down by poor script and nothing happens much so you don't really care
  
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  - Kingston upon Thames
  - 30 Sep 2009 at 22:31
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  Immensly enjoyable
  
  Found this a most enjoyable film - so much so I went out and bought the book of the same name only to find out it was totally discredited as ever happening but ... read more »
  
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  - Cambridge
  - 27 May 2009 at 16:37
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  Hildago
  
  A great and enjoyable film, so well worth watching.
  
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- - PoetDad
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  - Pulborough
  - 10 May 2009 at 14:38
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- - 46
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  Hidalgo
  
  The first thing that struck me was the blatant copy of Indiana Jones, not any movie in particular but just the style, script and action that we can see in all ... read more »
  
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  - Alex Kelly
  - London, England
  - 12 Jul 2004 at 12:04
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  - 5
  IT'S ALL LIES
  
  FRANK T HOPKINS (aka The Laramie Kid) HIS CLAIMS & STORIES ARE ALL LIES!!!!!!!!!!
  
  A BEVY OF INTERNATIONAL EXPERTS JOINED FORCES TO DENOUNCE ... read more »
  
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- - Sparkie
  - BRISTOL, UK
  - 29 Jun 2005 at 19:14
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  Nice Horsey
  
  Hidalgo the horse is challenged to enter a gruelling race the other side of the world by some rather snooty Bedouin chaps. Being a horse that doesnt shirk a ... read more »
  
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- - LeoM
  - 19 reviews
  - London
  - 08 May 2007 at 16:30
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  Enjoyable Arabian Adventure.
  
  A decent action film which film goers and especially horse lovers will enjoy. I didn't really agree with the Indiana Jones comparison (the only similarity ... read more »
  
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- - imran
  - 165 reviews
  - London
  - 06 Nov 2004 at 19:55
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  Excellent
  
  An excellent movie one not to miss.
  
  Thoroughly enjoyed this movie from start to finish.
  
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  - Guisborough
  - 01 Oct 2004 at 19:23
- - 8
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  Superb
  
  I'm not surprised that anyone who was looking for a movie along the lines of Indiana Jones would be disappointed by this one. This movie is a thought-... read more »
  
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- - a customer
  - Salisbury, England
  - 14 Feb 2005 at 08:57
- - 8
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  Crazy horses
  
  I didn’t know a lot about this film when I rented it but I have to say that I really enjoyed it (apart from a particularly strange American accent from ... read more »
  
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- 309284
- - sarah943617
  - West Midlands
  - 11 Sep 2004 at 13:59
- - 7
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  Surpasses expectations
  
  To be honest when I watched this film I did not know what to expect, but it grips you from the very beginning and doesn’t slow down for a second. One of ... read more »
  
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- - Neccy
  - OXfordshire
  - 31 Aug 2004 at 20:34
- - 5
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  Great action film
  
  We really enjoyed this film. It had plenty of action and was well shot. If you like horses, you'll probably like this film.
  
  It's based on a ... read more »
  
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- - Canna
  - Leics
  - 15 Sep 2004 at 18:59
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  In 1890, US Cavalry ...
  
  In 1890, US Cavalry dispatch rider Frank T Hopkins and his mustang were invited to compete in the the Ocean of Fire, an annual 3,000 mile survival race across ... read more »
  
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- 51831
- - Philip#85
  - CIRENCESTER
  - 01 Nov 2004 at 23:16

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  A breathtakingly photographed, epic western like none produced for decades, HIDALGO recounts the life of legend Frank T. Hopkins (Viggo Mortensen). Set in the 1800s, this family film chronicles the triumphant victory won by Frank and his mustang Hidalgo in the Ocean of Fire, an often-fatal ...

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  A breathtakingly photographed, epic western like none produced for decades, HIDALGO recounts the life of legend Frank T. Hopkins (Viggo Mortensen). Set in the 1800s, this family film chronicles the triumphant victory won by Frank and his mustang Hidalgo in the Ocean of Fire, an often-fatal ...