Thursday, March 11, 2004

I saw "Hildago" last night and I must say that it was very well done for a PG movie. The director, Joe Johnston, has had much experience with PG fare such as "October Sky", "The Pagemaster", "Jumanji" and "Honey, I Shrunk The Kids" among others. The horses were magnificent both the Arabians and the mustang that was Hildago. He was such a cute horse if there is such a thing. The desert landscapes were sweepingly epic and Omar Sharif looks like he hasn't aged a bit. Why anyone would put themselves through such a grueling race is beyond me. It's absolutely brutal. Not only do you battle the elements, but you have to watch out for the other competitors preventing you from getting water and Arab tribes attacking the camps. It was a rousing adventure based on a true story and I recommend it to anyone looking for an entertaining family film.

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