WAR HORSE, Review

WOW!  I don’t even know where to begin!  This is probably the best movie I seen this year so far.  Everything about it was just brilliant!  From the acting, the filming, the story…all of it!

When we first started watching it I really did not think the little ones would keep watching since it is set in World War I.  Thing is, they did.  They have watched several times since then as well.  It was so exciting and non stop that it reeled them right in.

It is the story of a boy and his horse…they have an amazing connection and go through so much!  I don’t want to tell too much, but I can really say that I think anyone would love this movie.

The extraordinary journey of courage and friendship as seen through the eyes of one unforgettable horse named Joey and his miraculous journey to find his way back home, “War Horse” is a must own contemporary classic for everyone’s home entertainment collection. Spielberg’s renowned creative passion and artistry not only shine throughout the film but are also evident in all the fascinating bonus features included exclusively on the Blu-ray disc.

This was truly one of those movies that I could not take my eyes off the screen.  There were times that I was a wee bit teary eyed too.  If you haven’t seen it, you really must!

The premium 4-Disc Blu-ray Combo Pack in particular allows viewers to explore the filmmaking process and storytelling adventure though a special 60 minute documentary (named “A Filmmaking Journey”), created by Spielberg, that offers a never-before-seen inside look into the making of “War Horse.” Additional bonus features include a behind the scenes look at Spielberg’s Award-Winning “Dream Team” – the film’s scoring session with five-time Oscar-winning composer John Williams, the editing room with three-time Academy Award winning film editor Michael Kahn, the sound room with seven time Oscar-winning sound designer Gary Rydstrom, and a look through Producer Kathleen Kennedy‘s lens as she shares photos she took during the filming and recounts her discovery of “War Horse.”

“War Horse,” which received Academy Award nominations for Best Picture, Best Cinematography, Best Original Score, Best Art Direction, Best Sound Editing and Best Sound Mixing, will be available to own and for in-home viewing as follows:

4-Disc Combo Pack (2-Disc Blu-ray + 1 Disc DVD + Digital Copy)

Includes:

• A Filmmaking Journey – Academy Award®-winning Director/Producer Steven Spielberg provides a unique and unprecedented look into the making and filming of “War Horse.”
• Editing & Scoring – Multi-Oscar® winners Michael Kahn (film editor) and John Williams (composer) discuss specific aspects of editing the film and composing music for “War Horse,” as well as the secret to their long and successful collaborations with Steven Spielberg.
• The Sounds of “War Horse” – Seven-time Academy Award®-winning sound designer Gary Rydstrom takes us through the sophisticated sound design he created for “War Horse.”
• Through The Producer’s Lens – Producer Kathleen Kennedy shares the photos she took during filming and recounts how she discovered the source material, as well as her appreciation of Steven Spielberg’s vision, the team that sounds him, and why “War Horse” appealed to her.
• “War Horse”: The Look – Director/Producer Steven Spielberg introduces us to his creative team of production designer Rick Carter, costume designer Joanna Johnston and director of photography JanuszKaminski, who discuss what it took to design the look for the film.
•  An Extra’s Point of View – Film extra Martin Dew explains how and why he was brought in––along with a hundred other men––to be featured alternately as both German and British soldiers.

 2-Disc Combo Pack (Blu-ray + DVD)

Includes:

• “War Horse”: The Journey Home
• An Extra’s Point of View

 1-Disc DVD

Includes:

• · “War Horse”: The Look

Digital

Includes:

• “War Horse”: The Look
• An Extra’s Point of View

On-Demand

• Does not include bonus features

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I was sent this DVD/Blu-ray combo to review.  No compensation was received and all opinions are my own.

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Brandy is the wife to a carpenter/musician and the mother of 3 amazingly awesome homeschool/unschooled girls. Brandy is a Photographer as well as a Coach for the Weebellion as part of Rolling Rebellion Jr. Roller Derby. Brandy is passionate about many things and suffers from a very painful and degenerative neurological disease called CRPS/RSD.

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