The film 'The Horse Whisperer'

[Patterdale]

.....has just started on bbc 2.

I've only seen it once when it came out, hope its not too sad!

 

[smellsofhorse]

I can't watch the begining.
The build up to the incident and the incident is too sad.

 

[GlamourDol]

My non horsey o/h who is already cranky as his game is off, says thanks for the reminder!

 

[flintmeg]

I can't watch the beginning

 

[_GG_]

I love this film, but the book is miles better. If you think the film is sad, avoid the book like the plague!

 

[Dobermonkey]

My non horsey o/h who is already cranky as his game is off, says thanks for the reminder!

Lol! Just saw this and flicked channel as my oh rolled his eyes as he set off to an all weather sesh (his game was cancelled too)

Glad I missed the first bit!

 

[smellsofhorse]

I love this film, but the book is miles better. If you think the film is sad, avoid the book like the plague!

Can't read or watch war horse either!

 

[MotherOfChickens]

must be alone, thought the book was very badly written, sentimental tripe with the most stupid ending evah-I can only imagine the film is worse

 

[stencilface]

The film is not a patch on the book, but I'm still watching it! Oh isn't here otherwise I wouldn't be watching it.

 

[claracanter]

.....has just started on bbc 2.

I've only seen it once when it came out, hope its not too sad!

Yes its emotional, had me in floods but then anything to do with horses always does, even if it is a badly written, trite, commercial blockbuster

 

[PolarSkye]

I am with Motherofchickens I'm afraid - utter load of tripe

 

[Patterdale]

How long has that horse been on the trailer!?

 

[fburton]

The whole laying down thing was nauseating (imo).

 

[Patterdale]

I'm really confused now, she's driving about with no trailer on. Where's the horse??

 

[Hedwards]

I am with Motherofchickens I'm afraid - utter load of tripe

Yep I agree... Book is better then the film, but neither are great. However Nicholas Evans has written some good books, Smoke Jumpers was my favourite...

 

[Nessa4]

Can't read or watch war horse either!

In which case don't go to the play - its far worse to watch than the film, and the puppets cease to be puppets after about 30 seconds! It is, however brilliant and well worth the 2 packs of tissues!

 

[Lolita]

Always hated the film, never got the hype!

 

[risky business]

I can't believe its on, I only watched it on DVD yesterday!

 

[MotherOfChickens]

Yep I agree... Book is better then the film, but neither are great. However Nicholas Evans has written some good books, Smoke Jumpers was my favourite...

his writing got better as he went on (according to my mum anyway-I read The Loop and that was it), the Horse Whisperer read like some 16 year old had written it IMO.

 

[starryeyed]

How long has that horse been on the trailer!?

Forever!

 

[cambrica]

I read the book then saw the film and wasn't overly impressed with either. However, I would be quite content sitting for hours watching Robert Redford as he sat watching paint dry
I know, he's too old for me and he doesn't do painting and decorating but hey if he offered me a million dollars would I ?

 

[EllenJay]

must be alone, thought the book was very badly written, sentimental tripe with the most stupid ending evah-I can only imagine the film is worse

Totally agree with this. The film is only based loosely on the book and is even worse (and very unbelievable)

 

[MotherOfChickens]

hey if he offered me a million dollars would I ?

another awful film I guess there's always viagra..

 

[cambrica]

another awful film I guess there's always viagra..

Lol, I know it was total cr*p but behind all the wrinkles he still has those eyes !

 

[cava14una]

Went to the pictures to see it when it first came out. Felt it was about 30 mins too long and went in spite of it being Robert Redford

 

[ridefast]

must be alone, thought the book was very badly written, sentimental tripe with the most stupid ending evah-I can only imagine the film is worse

I'm with you, I've seen the film and think it's awful. I'm always getting non horsey people asking me if I've seen it and isn't it amazing

 

[slumdog]

I watched it at the cinema when it came out (think I was about 12) and the accident traumatised me lol, I've never been a fan of hacking, I blame the film!

 

[Arizahn]

I never got why they thought they needed a horse whisperer: poor horse was just in pain and bored senseless after all that box rest! Also, did they ever go to court re the accident?

<fell asleep watching it>

 

[Patterdale]

IT'S STILL ON nearly 3 hours later!!
Just leave Robert Redford to get on with his life and sod off home!

And leave that poor flipping horse there too!

 

[Tern]

watched it - it's good but nothing too gory only stuff you would maybe see with your own horse if he got in trouble