The Water Horse - Legend of the Deep Reviews

2007

Rated:
70
from 12,213 members

The story of The Water Horse begins when a young boy named Angus MacMorrow takes home a mysterious object he finds on the beach. He soon realizes that it is a magical egg, and finds himself raising an amazing creature: a mythical "water horse". As he and his friend, whom he names Crusoe, form a bond of friendship, Angus begins .. Read more

Starring	Geraldine Brophy, Ben Chaplin, Brian Cox, Alex Etel
Director	Jay Russell
Genres	Action/Adventure, Audio Descriptive, Family, Sci-Fi/Fantasy

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Critics' reviews (2) of The Water Horse - Legend of the Deep
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It may seem pedantic to complain about factual liberties in a film concerning a mythical beastie - the Loch Ness monster, no less. But it's one thing to ask us to imagine the monster living... read more »
- Tom Charity,
- LOVEFiLM
Theres backbone to spare in this superior family film aimed at the type of kids who like a wee splash of Scotch on... read more on Time Out
- David Jenkins,
- Time Out
- Posted 04 Nov 2008
Most helpful members' reviews (3) of The Water Horse - Legend of the Deep
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24 out of 26 people found this review helpful

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[Highly rated reviewer]

Just about floats

In a sea of superb animation fantasies that are out there this one for me just very slighly misses the mark. Based on what is intended to be Loch Ness in Wartime, the story seems just to formulaic, old and slightly over egged - yes even for kids - and has slightly less sparkle that more worthy recent output such as Stardust, Enchanted or similar have. Despite the Pevenseys in the stunning 'Narnia', I think children now will be slightly bored and uninterested with the WW II setting - its all just a bit too drab and lacking sparkle.

That said, overall it is a pretty reasonable film, with some great performances from the young 'uns involved, and is innocuous enough for an afternoons entertainment with the youngsters and granny, its just not set to be a classic.
- - PaulaWestwood from Ashton-Under-Lyne
  - Posted 24 Feb 2008 unknown
17 out of 17 people found this review helpful

Excellent Family Film

This turned out to be a great surprise when I took my six year old to the cinema and was just as impressive on DVD. The story is a good old fashioned tale and will entertain all the family. It's funny, touching, exciting, heartwarming and it rattles along at a fair pace. There's the odd charater cliche here and there but it does exactly what it sets out to do and that's provide great entertainment with incredible special effects.

Quality! Don't miss it.
- - A customer from Alfreton, Derbyshire
  - Posted 08 Jul 2008 15:36
15 out of 15 people found this review helpful

[Highly rated reviewer]

THE WATER HORSE

I LOVED THIS FILM WHAT A FEEL GOOD FILM AND I WATCHED IT ON MY OWN DIDNT USE A GRANDSON HAS A EXCUSE.DONT LET ANYONE PUT YOU OFF WATCHING.IT HASNT MUCH OF A STORY LINE BUT ITS NOT A GROWN UPS FILM SO ENJOY ,BRING THE INNER CHILD OUT OF THE CLOSET AND THE CHOCOLATE BAR AND SIT DOWN TO A COUPLE OF HOURS OF CHILDHOOD
- - FERN from Barnsley
  - Posted 20 Jul 2008 20:39
Most recent members' reviews (2) of The Water Horse - Legend of the Deep
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15 out of 15 people found this review helpful

[Highly rated reviewer]

THE WATER HORSE

I LOVED THIS FILM WHAT A FEEL GOOD FILM AND I WATCHED IT ON MY OWN DIDNT USE A GRANDSON HAS A EXCUSE.DONT LET ANYONE PUT YOU OFF WATCHING.IT HASNT MUCH OF A STORY LINE BUT ITS NOT A GROWN UPS FILM SO ENJOY ,BRING THE INNER CHILD OUT OF THE CLOSET AND THE CHOCOLATE BAR AND SIT DOWN TO A COUPLE OF HOURS OF CHILDHOOD
- - FERN from Barnsley
  - Posted 20 Jul 2008 20:39
4 out of 4 people found this review helpful

old fashioned tale.

The story is a good old fashioned tale and will entertain all the family. It's funny, touching, exciting, heart warming and it rattles along at a fair pace. There's the odd character cliché here and there but it does exactly what it sets out to do. What a lovely film, please give it a chance.
- - A customer from Essex
  - Posted 25 Jul 2008 11:24

24 out of 26 people found this review helpful

* * * This review contains spoilers * * *ShowHide

[Highly rated reviewer]

Just about floats

In a sea of superb animation fantasies that are out there this one for me just very slighly misses the mark. Based on what is intended to be Loch Ness in Wartime, the story seems just to formulaic, old and slightly over egged - yes even for kids - and has slightly less sparkle that more worthy recent output such as Stardust, Enchanted or similar have. Despite the Pevenseys in the stunning 'Narnia', I think children now will be slightly bored and uninterested with the WW II setting - its all just a bit too drab and lacking sparkle.

That said, overall it is a pretty reasonable film, with some great performances from the young 'uns involved, and is innocuous enough for an afternoons entertainment with the youngsters and granny, its just not set to be a classic.
- - PaulaWestwood from Ashton-Under-Lyne
  - Posted 24 Feb 2008 unknown
17 out of 17 people found this review helpful

Excellent Family Film

This turned out to be a great surprise when I took my six year old to the cinema and was just as impressive on DVD. The story is a good old fashioned tale and will entertain all the family. It's funny, touching, exciting, heartwarming and it rattles along at a fair pace. There's the odd charater cliche here and there but it does exactly what it sets out to do and that's provide great entertainment with incredible special effects.

Quality! Don't miss it.
- - A customer from Alfreton, Derbyshire
  - Posted 08 Jul 2008 15:36
15 out of 15 people found this review helpful

[Highly rated reviewer]

THE WATER HORSE

I LOVED THIS FILM WHAT A FEEL GOOD FILM AND I WATCHED IT ON MY OWN DIDNT USE A GRANDSON HAS A EXCUSE.DONT LET ANYONE PUT YOU OFF WATCHING.IT HASNT MUCH OF A STORY LINE BUT ITS NOT A GROWN UPS FILM SO ENJOY ,BRING THE INNER CHILD OUT OF THE CLOSET AND THE CHOCOLATE BAR AND SIT DOWN TO A COUPLE OF HOURS OF CHILDHOOD
- - FERN from Barnsley
  - Posted 20 Jul 2008 20:39
11 out of 11 people found this review helpful

[Highly rated reviewer]

Water horse

A really good film - gentle in places - good entertainment for the whole family - lovely story one that made you feel and think - watched it twice and have recommended to friends and family - lots of emotion and some good special effects - made you believe - great film
- - Gothicstitcher from Biggar
  - Posted 14 Aug 2008 19:52
5 out of 5 people found this review helpful

The Water Horse

Loved this film. Would watch it again. Great for all the family. Highly recommended.
- - A customer from Newcastle upon Tyne
  - Posted 21 Aug 2008 10:35
4 out of 4 people found this review helpful

old fashioned tale.

The story is a good old fashioned tale and will entertain all the family. It's funny, touching, exciting, heart warming and it rattles along at a fair pace. There's the odd character cliché here and there but it does exactly what it sets out to do. What a lovely film, please give it a chance.
- - A customer from Essex
  - Posted 25 Jul 2008 11:24
4 out of 4 people found this review helpful

the water horse

good old fashioned family film very enjoyable
- - A customer from Manchester
  - Posted 21 Aug 2008 13:47
1 out of 1 person found this review helpful

Enjoyable

Enjoyable family flicK
- - Rolo from Nottingham
  - Posted 08 Aug 2008 08:26
1 out of 1 person found this review helpful

[Highly rated reviewer]

poor horse

I rented this out for my girlfriend and our kids could watch a fun family movie, they got 20mins in and turned it off.

enough said!

mookstar*
- - mookstar from Ipswich
  - Posted 07 Nov 2008 18:54
1 out of 1 person found this review helpful

The Waterhorse

Loved it. Kids of 11 and 12 did too. Great family film.
- - A customer from Cranleigh
  - Posted 29 Apr 2009 10:19

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Critics' reviews (2)
It may seem pedantic to complain about factual liberties in a film concerning a mythical beastie - the Loch Ness monster, no less. But it's one thing to ask us to imagine the monster living... read more »
- Tom Charity,
- LOVEFiLM
Theres backbone to spare in this superior family film aimed at the type of kids who like a wee splash of Scotch on... read more on Time Out
- David Jenkins,
- Time Out
- Posted 04 Nov 2008