Based on the 1989 novel of the same name by Steven Farley, son of Walter Farley, writer of the original The Black Stallion, The Young Black Stallion is a prequel to the 1979 Academy Award-winning classic starring Mickey Rooney. Directed by Simon Wincer, the film is set during the second World War and follows the adventures of the titular equine as he meets and befriends Neera, a young girl, played by Biana Tamini, who has lost her family in a Middle Eastern desert. Also starring Patrick Elyas
and Richard Romanus, The Young Black Stallion was created specifically to be shown in IMAX theaters. ~ Matthew Tobey, Rovi
For adults, I should think the appeal of looking at the same scenery, no matter how beautiful, over and over would wear thin pretty fast. It did for me.
This 50 minute L.F. narrative is at its best with music, big sky, interesting terrain and a charming girl on the back of a beautiful horse. Sticky in acting/dialogue.
is kind of good, but is really short, only about 30 min to about 45 min. long i think, maybe a lil' longer, i was very dissapointed init, when i saw it... although i do LOVE horses, i could die ova dem!!!
October 9, 2007
Breanna Brandt
Even though it's no where near the storyline of the book, it's still an amazing movie. It shows the spirit of Shetan (the Black) and determination and kinship between both the girl and horse. I love this movie!
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