The Water Horse - Legend Of The Deep
DVD
Release date: 30.06.2008
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Based on the novel by BABE author Dick King-Smith, THE WATER HORSE: LEGEND OF THE DEEP is set in Scotland during World War II, and focuses on Angus (Alex Etel), a young boy who discovers an unusual egg at Loch Ness. When the egg hatches to reveal a dinosaur-like creature, Angus finds that he has a unique pet--a mythical 'water horse', which he names Crusoe. Complicating matters are Crusoe's fast growth rate and soldiers stationed near the lake, factors that make it very tricky to keep the friendly beastie a secret.
A thoroughly likable family film directed by Jay Russell (TUCK EVERLASTING), THE WATER HORSE provides an intriguing spin on the classic boy-and-his-dog tale. While Etel, who won over audiences in MILLIONS, ably carries the movie, he is supported by a top-notch ensemble that includes Emily Watson as his mother, Priyanka Xi as his sister, and Ben Chaplin as a good-natured handyman. Primarily sharing the screen with Etel, however, is the Loch Ness Monster-in-the-making, which is wonderfully rendered by Weta, the company behind the digital effects for THE LORD OF THE RINGS films. Both cute and--in his larger state--intimidating, Crusoe strikes up a surprisingly believable relationship with Angus, providing the heart of this beautifully photographed story.
Consumer Advice:
Contains mild language and fantasy danger
Special Features
- Deleted Scenes
- 'Myths and Legends' featurette
- 'The Story' featurette
- 'The Characters' featurette
- 'Setting the Scene' featurette
- 'Creating Crusoe' featurette
- 'Creating the Water Horse' featurette
Film Information
| Genre | Family |
|---|---|
| Release date | 30/06/2008 |
| Studio | Sony Pictures Home Entertainment |
Cast Members
- Alex Etel
- Emily Watson
- Ben Chaplin
- David Morrissey
- Brian Cox
- Priyanka Xi
Crew
- Jay Russell Director
- James Newton Howard Composer
- Barrie M. Osborne Producer
- Oliver Stapleton Director of Photography
- Robert Bernstein Producer
- Douglas Rae Producer
- Charlie Lyons Producer
- Dick King-Smith Author
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