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Young Black Stallion (2003)

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Reviews Counted:38

Fresh:16

Rotten:22

Average Rating:5.4/10

Rated: G

Runtime: 51 mins

Genre: Childrens

Theatrical Release:Dec 25, 2003 Limited

Box Office: $6,089,227

Synopsis: In Disney's first dramatic feature made specifically for the giant screen, Walt Disney Pictures is proud to present the continuation of a family favorite and a story that has enthralled generations... In Disney's first dramatic feature made specifically for the giant screen, Walt Disney Pictures is proud to present the continuation of a family favorite and a story that has enthralled generations of readers. "The Young Black Stallion," a prequel to the 1979 classic, presents the horse's adventures with a young girl named Neera, who has been separated from her father in Arabia by WWII. Left alone in the desert, she befriends the wild colt, whom she names Shetan. Once reunited with her father, however, Neera remains haunted by images of the "lost horse of the desert" -- one of a few stallions of legend, rumored to be "born of the sands, sired by the night sky, drinkers of the wind." The original writer and producer of "The Black Stallion" have returned for this production, which will bring giant screen audiences the wonder, excitement, and magic of Walter Farley's equine hero as they have never seen it before. -- © Walt Disney Pictures [More]

Starring: Richard Romanus

Starring: Richard Romanus

Director: Simon Wincer

Director: Simon Wincer
Studio: Walt Disney Pictures

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  • Young Black Stallion
  • From the authors of THE BLACK STALLION, and in the grand tradition of bringing favorite family classics to life, Disney presents the adventure-filled heartwarming story of YOUNG BLACK STALLION. When courageous young Neera becomes separated from her family in the desert, she chances upon a wild colt. Together they find friendship, trust, and their way back home only to discover her family is about to lose everything! So Neera devises a daring plan to save it all by risking what she loves most -- the young black stallion. Filled with exciting adventures and messages of friendship and loyalty, this is an outstanding movie for the entire family. And now for the first time ever, enjoy the all-new prequel to YOUNG BLACK STALLION, created exclusively for this presentation.
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    Full Review Source: Orlando Weekly | comment Comment
    12/25/03
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    Full Review Source: Urban Cinefile | comment Comment
    10/18/08
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    The storytelling is sluggish and as dry as desert dunes.

    Full Review Source: E! Online | comment Comment
    12/23/03
    E! Online

    the horserace sequence reminds us of how good the film could have been with a little more effort

    Full Review Source: Filmcritic.com | comment Comment
    12/23/03
    Blake French
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    Full Review Source: FilmJerk.com | comment Comment
    01/27/04
    Brian Orndorf
    Brian Orndorf
    FilmJerk.com

    Tired rehash.

    Full Review Source: San Francisco Chronicle | comment Comment
    12/26/03
    C.W. Nevius
    C.W. Nevius
    San Francisco Chronicle

    Not something to rush out and see just because it's Disney, unless you have a particular interest in watching lovely sunsets in the desert and galloping horses.

    Full Review Source: TheMovieChicks.com | comment Comment
    12/24/03
    Cherryl Dawson and Leigh Ann Palone
    Cherryl Dawson and Leigh Ann Palone
    TheMovieChicks.com

    A choppy, disjointed film that feels like it was edited down to suit the typical, 45-minute running time of a large-format film.

    Full Review Source: St. Paul Pioneer Press | comment Comment
    12/26/03
    Chris Hewitt (St. Paul)
    Chris Hewitt (St. Paul)
    St. Paul Pioneer Press

    ...on home video, stripped of its visual grandeur - the movie comes off as a superficial and woefully inept piece of work.

    Full Review Source: Reel Film Reviews | comment Comment
    08/19/06
    David Nusair
    David Nusair
    Reel Film Reviews

    Has gorgeous cinematography with spectacular landscapes -- plus a lazy script, forgettable performances and regrettably uninspired direction.

    Full Review Source: New York Daily News | comment Comment
    12/26/03
    Elizabeth Weitzman
    Elizabeth Weitzman
    New York Daily News

    Long on camels and dunes and woefully short on dramatic tension.

    Full Review Source: L.A. Weekly | comment Comment
    12/23/03
    Ella Taylor
    Ella Taylor
    L.A. Weekly

    At about half the length of the original 'Black Stallion,' it provides about 50% of its entertainment value, but the scenery is impressive in the big-screen format.

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    12/23/03
    Frank Swietek
    Frank Swietek
    One Guy's Opinion

    The new giant screen contribution to the stallion's legend is a 45- minute story, which, at best, plays as if it could have barely passed muster as an installment of the old 1960s Disney TV series, The Wonderful World of Color.

    Full Review Source: Newsday | comment Comment
    12/23/03
    Gene Seymour
    Gene Seymour
    Newsday
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    The Young Black Stallion is not so much a bad film as it is a non film. It was meant mainly to be looked at.

    Full Review Source: DVDTown.com | comment Comment
    01/02/05
    John J. Puccio
    John J. Puccio
    DVDTown.com

    Clunky acting and vague storytelling will make tots more enthusiastic than parents.

    Full Review Source: Variety | comment Comment
    12/23/03
    Ken Eisner
    Ken Eisner
    Variety

    Continues in the hackneyed tradition of other made-for-IMAX dramas, with storytelling that doesn't measure up to the scope of the screen.

    Full Review Source: Newark Star-Ledger | comment Comment
    12/26/03
    Lisa Rose
    Lisa Rose
    Newark Star-Ledger
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    Young Tamimi is a terrific rider but a lackluster screen presence, and the film's brevity ensures that her trials have a perfunctory quality that keeps them from being truly compelling.

    Full Review Source: TV Guide's Movie Guide | comment Comment
    12/26/03
    Maitland McDonagh
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    Full Review Source: Sacramento News & Review | comment Comment
    08/07/08
    Mark Halverson
    Mark Halverson
    Sacramento News & Review

    A visual treat diminished by lifeless dialogue and self-conscious acting.

    Full Review Source: New York Post | comment Comment
    12/25/03
    Megan Lehmann
    Megan Lehmann
    New York Post
     
     
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