R.I.P. to the horses that died braver than any man in a hellscape they didn't understand, serving men they hardly new, and died horribly without mercy. May they carry us to heaven one day.
I totally agree and that’s one thing about World War I World War II and prior war World War II because that was just disgusting and even in World War II there were some German third Reich soldiers fighting in the east and I’ve been listening to World War II tales on RUclips, & this German soldier said he was so tired of hurting and killing horses, because it was the ruthless Soviets coming after them, and would always always put their horses first in between the German soldier and themselves and just heartbreaking because they’re such peaceful, beautiful animals and they don’t understand what’s going on
AMEN! Incredibly well put together from restored footage and interviews. They did more with 100 year old film that I thought possible, and put it together masterfully!
I agree. Most people get that, but it's always the loudmouthed ones who have to say otherwise. Was on another video where people were pointing out that both sides fought when all just wanted to go home, but they were bombarded with the usual over patriotic who said, "Can't feel sorry for the losing side, especially when they committed the most crimes."
@@HellStr82 yes yes a war we had to fucking fight we are allowed to speak about it however we don't bang on about it we aren't yanks besides the EU is a pos, what country do you come from France or Germany
"Where is this beautiful place?" - most of the scenes in England were filmed on Dartmoor, a landscape that Steven Spielberg fell in love with while he was there. It's in a South-Western county of England called Devon - or Devonshire (one of many 'shires' in England). I mention it, because when you look at this film in which a boy from a quiet, beautiful little farming community has to go off to somewhere terrible to fight a war, you can glimpse some of the real events that inspired Tolkien when he wrote The Lord of the Rings. The fact that the Hobbits come from The Shire is no coincidence...
Devon looks a lot like its neighbor, Cornwall. My great-grandfather left St. Agnes, Cornwall, in around 1900, along with all but one of his brothers and sisters, eventually making his way to Grass Valley, California, where he worked in the mines like most other Cornishmen -- they were known for their hardrock mining skill. I visited St. Agnes around twenty-six years ago and met many distant relatives in person.
My great-grandfather's brother, Cecil Tremewan, the only one who stayed in the UK, fought in World War One and was gravely wounded in the Battle of the Somme. He returned to St. Agnes, the only one of his buddies from his school days to survive the war. His wound required daily attention and change of dressing for the rest of his life. Interestingly, despite his wound, he married and worked hard for the rest of his life. Apparently he had no trouble finding a local girl willing to give him a second look -- and have his children -- as practically all the young men in the entire area had either been killed or permanently disabled in the war.
@@MrTremewan I see you still carry a Cornish name! I'm not from the West Country myself, but most of our family holidays when I was a kid were spent in Dorset, Devon and/or Cornwall. Sadly your great, great Uncle's story is not at all unusual 0 it's very much a feature of the UK that almost every single place you go to has a war memorial - this is especially noticeable in the small villages, where the memorial is often the centre of the village geography. In some places you can't help but wonder that such a small village could have lost so many young men. Even my primary school had a plaque in the main hall listing the names of old pupils who'd been killed in 'the great war'. You're perfectly correct about Devon and Cornwall having similar landscapes - though it's worth emphasizing that Dartmoor is a very particular landscape by any standard. Cornwall's Bodmin Moor is very similar, including the same unusual granite stacks on the tors - but again, that is not typical for the rest of Cornwall. I miss the Cornish coastline, though. Where I'm from, you drive to the coast and it's just a bunch of sand - no spuming waves crashing against jagged cliffs, sadly.
@@petersvillage7447 Thanks for your reply. While my health still permits it, I hope to return to the West Country to show my now-adult sons where their surname was born.
Alright, that’s it… Who’s cutting onions? The scene when the two sides came together reminds me of the Christmas miracle of 1914. The few days where both sides called a truce in the spirit of Christmas. Sang carols, exchanged pleasantries, and a soccer match even broke out.
@@rrmino57 Joyeux Noel is unironically my favorite Christmas movie. Gets the true heart of what peace and goodwill means better than something vague about family and presents
Sadly the higher ups found out and proceeded to ship all the troops involved to the worst parts of the front(in the Hope's to kill them and bury the story). The fact that the story actually got out and is remembered is kind of a miracle in itself.
I can't speak for anyone else, Having read the book first, I was very disappointed by the film, it was only when I read that the book's author tried to make it into a film and failed, Did I realise that this is probably as good a representation of the book that is possible.
@@jasontodd6779 Because it differed from the book, in several areas. For example in the book, Albert does not join the infantry, he joins the army as a veterinarian, he never served in combat. But I understand that it is near impossible to make a movie that is from the eyes of the horse (as the book is). So I was disappointed when I first saw the movie, but I understand that it is near impossible to make a movie that is done in the same style as in the book. If you haven't read the book I highly recommend it :-)
@@notsureyou I had read the book way before I watched the movie....It was clear that movie was not going to have talking horses....that's just stupid. I felt that the movie delivered something the book failed to do...the dread of war...the tension.... Spielberg is a master at doing that. The movie filled that lacking....and so I loved it alot....perhaps more than the book
Due to a ticket mixup I saw this free in the theatre when it was released. I haven't seen it since because I don't think I could take it emotionally. It really is one of Spielberg's lesser known masterpieces.
As a lifelong horse lover and rider since age 4...so over 25 years of riding (hunters, jumpers, equitation, and dressage disciplines) as well as 4 leases and owning one that I imported from the Netherlands to the States, I'm usually stone cold during movies that most people find moving in a happy or sad way, but with my life-long experiences with horses, *this was the only movie I have ever openly sobbed and cried at, whether at home or especially in the theater,* as the barbed wire scene was so disturbing and upsetting. I saw the off Broadway US National Tour of the play that both the movie and the play are based off of the book of the same name, which I also read. Thankfully since it was puppets, and very unique, revolutionary puppetry used, vs the movie using real "stunt horses", I didn't cry as real life creates so much more visceral reaction. The play was very good..saw it in winter of 2014.
The singular movie I’ve seen in a theater where everyone was crying at the end. The crowd was packed and literally everyone sat all the way through the credits because we all had to gather ourselves and no one wanted the moment to end.
As a lifelong horse lover and rider since age 4...so over 25 years of riding (hunters, jumpers, equitation, and dressage disciplines) as well as 4 leases and owning one that I imported from the Netherlands to the States, I'm usually stone cold during movies that most people find moving in a happy or sad way, but with my life-long experiences with horses, *this was the only movie I have ever openly sobbed and cried at, whether at home or especially in the theater,* as the barbed wire scene was so disturbing and upsetting. I saw the off Broadway US National Tour of the play that both the movie and the play are based off of the book of the same name, which I also read. Thankfully since it was puppets, and very unique, revolutionary puppetry used, vs the movie using real "stunt horses", I didn't cry as real life creates so much more visceral reaction. The play was very good..saw it in winter of 2014.
Movies on the First World War always remind me of my grandfather Frederick. He volunteered to join the British Army in 1915. Fought, and was wounded, at the Battle of Loos. Spent most of 1916 in hospital. Went back to war in 1917 (he didn't have to), fought through Passchendaele and followed the tanks at Cambrai. He was still standing on the 11th November 1918. Whenever I find life difficult, I remind myself that my grandfather went through far worse things and survived. That being said, this is a wonderful movie.
actually the german army was fairly tolerant, they still did it sometimes but a common critism at the time for the german army was that they were 'slow to the gun' meaning they were more willing to give lesser punishments then other nations. othercountrie thought thiswoul reduce disapline, but the germans typically had more disapline (which is one of the reasons such harsh punishments became less common)
The 14 year old wasn't an uncommon thing. You could walk into the recruiting station and say you're 15, they would say "go outside have a birthday then come back in 19" basically telling them to go outside and come back in and say they're 19
For years now, Spielberg has been doing films that, while aren’t financially successful, they’re still very good films and are easily overlooked by a ton of people. He really just makes movies for the hell of it and doesn’t seem to care if they’re blockbusters or critically acclaimed. As long as they’re seen and appreciated.
When I first saw the title of this review, I knew that it would be a traumatic one for Carrie. There were so many likable characters who didn't survive the war. A shocking scene for me was when, after the horse charge across the field, all the horses were riderless when entering the forest. In the tank and trenches scene, Joey showed that he could be a jumper after all. There were many audience members in the theater sobbing during this film.
Growing up with horses and a love for history, I’ve always loved this movie. It means even more since I lost my colt. There’s a certain connection a single person can have when they raise a horse that even they would have never expected.
The punishment for deserting the army was death in all camps during the first war and even during the second it was common. In times of total war, the armies live off the territory in which they operate, which implies that they have the right and are obliged to requisition everything they need.
There are several horse movies I would like to recommend that are exciting and heart warming. True story, 1. Secretariat with Diane lane. True store, 2. Seabiscuit with Jeff Bridges. And 3. Hidalgo with Viggo Mortensen. All three movies are winners I’m sure your viewers would love your reaction.
This is one of those movies that you love, but can't bear to watch frequently. A beautiful story filled with equal parts heartbreak and joy. Glad you got to see this one 😊
I love how Steven Spielberg never really shows the major characters' deaths. It's always cut away just before or something blocks our field of vision. It's so poetic and sad, this transition from life to death onscreen.
The battle that Albert and Andrew are taking part in together is the Second Battle of the Somme in 1918. It's a very well known battle for the United States and the British Empire and in particular her Dominion troops: the Canadians and Australians. It was part of the overall Hundred Days Offensive from August to November 1918. It's a well known battle here in Canada in the same way as the Battle of Vimy Ridge.
This is why the third amendment exists in America. Soldiers cannot make use of civilians' homes for shelter and provisions in times of peace or war. Great reaction! Halfway through and I'm loving it
I can HIGHLY recommend the WWI Documentary by Peter Jackson (the director of the Lord of the Rings movies) called *They Shall Not Grow Old* (2018). Not only does it give you an extraordinary view of WWI, the incredible, painstaking restoration of 100 year old films and audio clips is amazing as well. Not something people would be interested in your Reaction to, but WELL worth watching!
Thanks merci 🙏🏻 for reacting to this movie , not a lot of people react to movies about the first war that’s sad … and also such a beautiful sad movie about how horses 🐴 were such an important live during the war. Greetings from France 🇫🇷
Cassie: "It was a love story between a boy and a horse." Me: "It was a love story between many people and a horse ..... Even those of us watching now."
a working horse or plough horse in england is a en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shire_horse they are huge and very well built the horse they have is a thoroghbred(race horse) built for speed not power. this film is in my top 10 best films of all time. thanks for reacting to it.
"He's a fine horse... I'll return him to your care, if I can." Cassie: "Oh, that's a nice offer!" Reality: tens of thousands of horses and mules will die in this war. They're considered just another tool in the box. And... food.
Forgot how beautifully shot this movie was. Another Horse movie with fantastic cinematography is the Black Stallion. Also check out Dances with Wolves starring Kevin Costner
When I first saw this film on the big screen with a friend, I was left with a throat lump I had never felt before after watching a movie. Such a beautiful movie.
2:00 The movie was made in Farnham, Wiltshire, Devon, Longcross, Luton and Wisley 3:48 Jeremy Irvine 7:02 It opens up the ground making it easier for the seeds to become plants. Additionally it also mixes up the soil which allows more parts of the soil to become fertile. 8:56 Yes, you have the money for it? 10:47 Unless you are a Darkelf you are no where near strong enough for this 12:28 Maybe because it was for a different war and happened about 3 decades later^^ 13:18 Watsooooon 13:46 That is a puny amount of food for all those men....are those wine bottles to the right? Because THAt would be accurate^^ 14:35 How the hell is he still alive? 15:53 These Germans speak a remarkable amount of english between one another 16:23 In 1914 he would have been an unusual sight but towards the end absolutly possible 17:36 It's called desertion and the punishment was the firing squad - was pretty much the same on all fronts for all the major wars and all the countries involved 18:52 How much makeup does she have for a farmers girl in 1914? 20:16 Welcome to war - actually they were kinda nice because they left the girl alone (rape was widespread) 23:58 Aprox 200m on the other side of that field is the German front. They attack, try to invade the line, fail, retreat, wait for the Germans to counterattack, aaaand repeat 24:32 The Italian front was known for that. The officers there would shoot any soldier, that didnt go over the line - and they shot many 26:18 The first tanks were invented in 1918 so either we just jumped 4 years or we start the entire adventure in 1918. 29:08 And neither onegives a crap of victory, religion or anything like that. Yes, the more you learn about war the more you understand how senseless it actually is
I’ve shared my life with many horses. Every single one is/was special. I couldn’t describe to you what they provide. They are my friend, my partner, my transport, my team member in competition and the best therapist there is. I’ve watched this movie an embarrassing number of times. Loved your reaction to it. You’re fun and incredibly soft hearted. Thanks
You should check out the original children's book; told, really told, entirely in Joey's voice. With a couple of friends I got to see the stage play, with puppets playing the parts of the horses. I promise you within moments you forget the puppeteers are there and the horses became as real as they are in the movie. It's a beautiful story that humanizes those forced into conflict while remembering that even the survivors are victims who have to live with what they had to do in war, kerk
@@spazzyshortgirl23 I remember seeing it with friends via a feed at the DCA in Dundee; most incredible as that within a couple of minutes you totally forgot the horses weren't real. kerk
I taught in a school on the edge of Dartmoor where the film was set. We studied the actual novel War Horse , on which the film was based,, by local author Michael Morpurgo. He visited the school and discussed his writings with the children . Whilst with us he told the children that he was always studying people for characters in his writings and that one of them would feature as such in a future writing. A great author.
This is the first time I watched you react to a movie I haven’t seen before. I did not realize until now how well your videos manage to tell a coherent story. The timing and expressiveness of your reactions are a huge part of that, obviously. But I just wanted to give a shout out to your editor. They do a fantastic job picking out the highlights of the movie’s plot. I already knew this was the best movie reaction channel on RUclips, but now I realize it’s even better than I thought!
Thank you, young woman, for your delightfully compassionate and heartfelt comments. When I first saw this movie at that theatre I was left very troubled and distressed at the knowledge that so many “war horses” didn’t survive that terrible slaughter of man and beast!
I thought this was a lovely film. The story line reminds me of the classic, Black Beauty, a book I’ve read again and again. A story through the eyes of a horse as he moves from owner to owner. Some owner are kind and some are not. I highly recommend it if you love horses. Keep the tissues handy😭🏇
You’ll recall, as well, ‘BoB’ where at least one horse was among the first casualties caused by Easy. Recall when ‘Wild’ Bill Guarnere shot at the wagon full of soldiers before Winters’ command. Even into WWII the German army was largely horse-drawn and limited in their movements because of it.
To be fair horses don't need gas unless you're Peter Griffin in a corny family guy skit. They pioneered and mastered a form of warfare they couldn't sustain.
Kirk the Jerk No, it was because the Germany Army’s crash upgrade and expansion under the Nazis meant that at the pointy end of the spear the Germans had excellent tanks and armored vehicles. The Germans didn’t have enough time or production ca
Capacity to switch to trucks, for instance. A very little known anecdote regarding the Holocaust was the Germans, through back-channels, reached out to the Western Allies to offer some sort of Jews for Deuce & a half trucks on the order of 5000 trucks for some number of concentration camp inmates. It was very near the end, the Allies knew they’d win, negotiations never went anywhere. German desire for motorization was clear. The roadways in Germany, especially the new autobahn system was mostly intact. Our bombers targeted rail yards but the Germans weren’t motorized enough, didn’t have 18-wheelers and the like, to make bombing specifically roadways desirable.
Horses have more intelligence and a human soul than most tend to give them credit for. Much like elephants, dolphins, and apes, you look into their eyes and you see a soul. And desertion was/is usually a death sentence.
Cassie is an amazing human. Her husband is so blessed. Nobody is perfect and of course Cassie must have her faults, but you can't fake that level of compassion and tenderness. It's a privilage and an honor to be allowed to have a tiny peak into her life.
25:37 The reason why you never see chemical warfare or the use of gas during war in most films set after World War One is because in 1925, the Geneva Convention banned the use of gas as a military tactic.
I'd recommend reading Laura Hillenbrand's brilliantly researched book as they got a lot if facts wrong in that movie, though I absolutely love it as I am a lifelong horse lover and rider since age 4 and been riding for over 20 years. I also love polo and horse racing. I've been to the gorgeous late 1930s art deco Santa Anita racetrack as they are tied with Churchill Downs for the record of hosting the famous World Cup Championships of Racing where all the best horses from not just the States but around the entire world, like France, Great Britain, Ireland, Argentina, Chile, and Japan. While sharing bloodlines, Seabiscuit's sire (father) was the son of Man 'O War...another Top super famous Triple Crown winning racehorse of 1912 who was the direct sire (father) of War Admiral, also a Triple Crown winner...so they shared champion bloodlines. However, War Admiral was not 18hh which is ginormous...I've ridden jumpers and dressage horses that big but they are European, usually German bred, Warmbloods who are bigger and taller than delicate racehorses who normally average 16hh. Seabiscuit and WA were both a bit tiny...15.3 is considered a small horse..Hollywood wanted to play up the David and Goliath aspect. And the racetrack used for Saratoga in NY...40 min north of Albany...is real as I've been there for their Midsummers Derby that is like the Kentucky Derby but held in mid August and I had media photographer credentials. But the racetrack they used for the match race which is supposed to be at Pimlico, where the second leg of the Triple Crown is held, is so run down and in such a bad neighborhood of Baltimore, they shot it at Keeneland in Kentucky.
The last shot of Joey looking at the sunset, his mind going back to the adventure of his life, says everything. Film didn't do well because of the heavy releases of bigger, major summer films. I was a huge loss for those who missed it.
The innocence of “why is this tank chasing this horse?“ is amazing. That scene was so random no one would ever think the tank was chasing it. lol. The horse was bounding was from spot to the next. The tank was moving for a completely different reason 😅
My ex refused to watch this movie because a coworker of hers watched it and she said it made her cry. I watched it one day and was blown away at how good it really was. It’s ironically a Christmas movie, at least I remember it being released at that time of year all those years ago.
Hi nice reaction , just thought I’d mention there is a war horse buried no more than 5 minutes walk from me it made it through the First World War his rider died in the war in 1917 (aged 21 ) shortly before his death he requested all his campaign medals and decorations be buried with his horse the horse Blackie had a much happier return to Liverpool and was retired in horses sanctuary and died , in 1942 , lately his grave might have been disturbed as the horses sanctuary close and was sold to property developer but historic England intervened and made his grave a Grade 2 listing making it the only resting place of a First World War horse they have even made a pedestrian and cycle route to encourage people to visit ……..sorry I wrote so much lol hope you found it interesting 👍
Glad you loved this movie. I must admit it always makes me cry like a baby...especially toward the end when Albert does that whistle for Joe. A true masterpiece and very underrated.
Spielberg can really make a variety of films, even when they cover the same subject.....like war. Saving Private Ryan pulled no punches, was very "in your face" and this kept the war violence very toned down. It's also amazing what the horse goes through on screen when we all know he wasn't actually harmed in any way.
There is something special in the relationship of horses and humanity. I watched also Equus origins and first riders and understood in a much deeper way War Horse.
I love how it's like five minutes after Tom appears, "That's Tom Hiddleston" and then about five seconds after Benedict Cumberbatch shows up, "*Gasp* Benedict!"
What I love about this movie is that you witness the change of mentality and tactics. In the beginning you see old cavalry charges, while at the end you see tanks.
The heartwarming moment between the American and German soldiers in their trenches is actually a thing that happened in WW1. Not this specific moment, but it was said that they had moments of camaraderie like this.
Armies now have logistics to move food for the troops. Before that they used to release the soldiers at the end of the day to go scrounge food from the locals in the area. They had the option to ask nicely for a meal, but they often would intimidate food out of them.
War horse is a collection of stories of heartbreak,separation,loss and reunification, the perseverance of courage, camaraderie, brotherly love and fulfilment of duty and basic humanity against terrible odds or circumstances, a story of disappointment and redemption with a sprinkling of innocence befitting the era of romanticism it portrays taking into account the lives of millions of men women children and animals that were sacrificed in the Great War. It’s a movie that is well made and it pulls on every heart string there is making a melody that is unmatched in film. Some may hate this movie for what it stands or the way it does it but I have loved it from the first time I watched it and it never fails to satisfy me no matter how many times I have seen it after.
WWI tends to get overshadowed by WWII, but people tend to forget just how devastating it was; not only because it was the Great War that pulled a large part of the world into it, but it was the war that changed how war was fought forever. Officers were used to the training of previous wars; marching onto the battlefield and engaging the enemy. They persisted on this, believing that a "big push" would be enough to break the enemy line and drive them back. But the truth was, no one had any idea how to fight this war because we were advancing so quickly in armament that made prior war tactics useless. Machine guns, long range artillery, planes, tanks, poison gas, flame throwers, this was the first time we were using such machines in war; each one designed to wipe out the front lines in seconds. Back then, people believed the bigger army had the biggest chances of success. But a machine gun alone could wipe out a large force within seconds. As the war dragged on, more officers kept pushing men onto the field; mostly because they wanted the glory of being the ones who finally turned the tide of the war and ended it. This resulted in even more men dying needlessly. At Passchendaele, the Allies lost over 275,000 men; a large percentage of which didn't die from artillery, disease or gunfire, but by drowning in the mud.
One of my favorite movies. Watching this in a time when my friend`s horse died is even more difficult. Animals are such beautiful beings and we can learn a lot from them.
Hi my mother, father and brother rode horses, dad for work, mom to school, my brother rodeo, but l rode lron horses, my youngest daughter and I went to the movies to see this and we cryed all thru it, horses have a special place in my heart, thank you, bless you
If you go to a state fair that has animals, the draught horses are massive. Much bigger than a riding horse. They're slow but sturdy, largely filling the same role as oxen.
I remember watching that movie as a child around the time it came out and it was the first movie that legit made me brake down into tears, especially that no man's land scene.
hi from france. just a clarification there are basically 2 kinds of horses. draft horses (for the farm) and ballad horses, equestrian sport ect farm horses are larger, more massive and hardly gallop. but are very robust for work in the fields like oxen excellent reactions I know the film and I saw myself when I saw it for the first time
That’s why I like cars. The great San Francisco earthquake of 1906 was so shattering with the fires and injuries that every horse was dead from exhaustion within 3 days. A man who owned the only car dealership in SF donated all the cars in his lot to help. The city decided to purchase autos for future disasters as ambulances and fire trucks. I still think how awful it must have been, working those poor horses to death.
I thought the same as you wondering why the Germans were speaking English. I figured it’s so that the audience wouldn’t have to read subtitles. This is especially true for younger viewers since War Horse is more family oriented than most war films. I personally would prefer the Germans speak their native language for greater authenticity. 23:54 The British are going to attack the German trenches located a few hundred yards away from them. This scene is meant to demonstrate the futility of World War I. Commanders on both sides often sent large numbers of their troops charging across the battlefield in an effort to overwhelm the enemy positions through sheer numbers. This would hopefully achieve the decisive breakthrough that would win the war. In reality these attacks led to massive loss of human life for little to no gain. The troops charging across No Man’s Land were faced with a network of trenches, bunkers, pillboxes, and barbed-wire. You also had the widespread use of fully automatic machine guns which decimated large formations of cavalry and infantry, making the way in which wars that were previously fought in the 1800s completely obsolete. This is why the British developed tanks like the Mark IV which appears at 26:15. It was designed to get across No Man’s Land, and blast the German defenses with it’s cannons. The tank wasn’t necessarily trying to chase the horse, it was attempting to breakthrough the German lines. This is such a beautifully made film, with a lot of heart. Thank you again for another great video Cassie!
In WW1, deserters were executed, on the spot if possible. I even have a ancestor who was in the German army who was buried up to his neck and left for dead for being a conscientious objector.
A plow tears into the earth with the steel pointed parts..and turns the dirt over for planting..some rocks will be displaced..horses replaced by steam driven tractors..replaced by gasoline powered engines..that was pulled..and eventually all was replaced by driven machines that did the same job..cutting and stacking hay also changed over generations…from standing in the fields to bundling in bales…I worked in the hay fields..as a teen..with scratched arms from the hay..
Probably one of Steven Spielberg's most underappreciated movies.
This film, Munich (2005), and The Adventures of Tin Tin (2011).
It's an okay film, but I still think Spielberg started to lose his mojo after "Catch Me if You Can." IMHO that was his last really top notch film.
Aye Laddie ‘twas.
It's been a long time since I saw this film, it makes me want to see it again.
Honestly, it's one of his best films. I put it up there with Empire of the Sun.
R.I.P. to the horses that died braver than any man in a hellscape they didn't understand, serving men they hardly new, and died horribly without mercy. May they carry us to heaven one day.
I totally agree and that’s one thing about World War I World War II and prior war World War II because that was just disgusting and even in World War II there were some German third Reich soldiers fighting in the east and I’ve been listening to World War II tales on RUclips, & this German soldier said he was so tired of hurting and killing horses, because it was the ruthless Soviets coming after them, and would always always put their horses first in between the German soldier and themselves and just heartbreaking because they’re such peaceful, beautiful animals and they don’t understand what’s going on
Same with all the dogs, cats and pigeons.
Petition for “They Shall Not Grow Old!” Possibly Peter Jackson’s best film.
This. Absolutely stunning. Here is 2:24 trailer. ruclips.net/video/IrabKK9Bhds/видео.html
AMEN! Incredibly well put together from restored footage and interviews. They did more with 100 year old film that I thought possible, and put it together masterfully!
Totally agree. The amount of effort Peter Jackson and his team but into the restoration is simply astounding.
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@@eddhardy1054 I like the end of the closing credits (inky dinky parlez vous) where it reads 'Filmed on-location, the Western Front, 1914-1918'
@@alanholck7995 everything about it is class. 😉
I like how this film humanizes the soldiers of both sides, they're only following orders from selfish politicians.
I agree. Most people get that, but it's always the loudmouthed ones who have to say otherwise. Was on another video where people were pointing out that both sides fought when all just wanted to go home, but they were bombarded with the usual over patriotic who said, "Can't feel sorry for the losing side, especially when they committed the most crimes."
1914 Christmas truse ... enough said
@@truckersmiky there's a movie about that too but its kinda boring
and the english still bang on about the war....i mean thanks god they are out of the EU. bunch of frakers
@@HellStr82 yes yes a war we had to fucking fight we are allowed to speak about it however we don't bang on about it we aren't yanks besides the EU is a pos, what country do you come from France or Germany
"Where is this beautiful place?" - most of the scenes in England were filmed on Dartmoor, a landscape that Steven Spielberg fell in love with while he was there. It's in a South-Western county of England called Devon - or Devonshire (one of many 'shires' in England). I mention it, because when you look at this film in which a boy from a quiet, beautiful little farming community has to go off to somewhere terrible to fight a war, you can glimpse some of the real events that inspired Tolkien when he wrote The Lord of the Rings. The fact that the Hobbits come from The Shire is no coincidence...
Devon looks a lot like its neighbor, Cornwall. My great-grandfather left St. Agnes, Cornwall, in around 1900, along with all but one of his brothers and sisters, eventually making his way to Grass Valley, California, where he worked in the mines like most other Cornishmen -- they were known for their hardrock mining skill. I visited St. Agnes around twenty-six years ago and met many distant relatives in person.
My great-grandfather's brother, Cecil Tremewan, the only one who stayed in the UK, fought in World War One and was gravely wounded in the Battle of the Somme. He returned to St. Agnes, the only one of his buddies from his school days to survive the war. His wound required daily attention and change of dressing for the rest of his life. Interestingly, despite his wound, he married and worked hard for the rest of his life. Apparently he had no trouble finding a local girl willing to give him a second look -- and have his children -- as practically all the young men in the entire area had either been killed or permanently disabled in the war.
Tolkien himself said that his characters' names were inspired by names in Cornwall.
@@MrTremewan I see you still carry a Cornish name! I'm not from the West Country myself, but most of our family holidays when I was a kid were spent in Dorset, Devon and/or Cornwall. Sadly your great, great Uncle's story is not at all unusual 0 it's very much a feature of the UK that almost every single place you go to has a war memorial - this is especially noticeable in the small villages, where the memorial is often the centre of the village geography. In some places you can't help but wonder that such a small village could have lost so many young men. Even my primary school had a plaque in the main hall listing the names of old pupils who'd been killed in 'the great war'. You're perfectly correct about Devon and Cornwall having similar landscapes - though it's worth emphasizing that Dartmoor is a very particular landscape by any standard. Cornwall's Bodmin Moor is very similar, including the same unusual granite stacks on the tors - but again, that is not typical for the rest of Cornwall. I miss the Cornish coastline, though. Where I'm from, you drive to the coast and it's just a bunch of sand - no spuming waves crashing against jagged cliffs, sadly.
@@petersvillage7447 Thanks for your reply. While my health still permits it, I hope to return to the West Country to show my now-adult sons where their surname was born.
Alright, that’s it… Who’s cutting onions?
The scene when the two sides came together reminds me of the Christmas miracle of 1914. The few days where both sides called a truce in the spirit of Christmas. Sang carols, exchanged pleasantries, and a soccer match even broke out.
Yeah , Sandsbury ad , Christmas Truce of WWI
Saw french movie " Joyeux Noel "
@@rrmino57 Joyeux Noel is unironically my favorite Christmas movie. Gets the true heart of what peace and goodwill means better than something vague about family and presents
Sadly the higher ups found out and proceeded to ship all the troops involved to the worst parts of the front(in the Hope's to kill them and bury the story). The fact that the story actually got out and is remembered is kind of a miracle in itself.
@@johnwayne9828 That is so cruel and evil
This is a wonderful movie on every level. Under appreciated for sure.
I can't speak for anyone else,
Having read the book first, I was very disappointed by the film, it was only when I read that the book's author tried to make it into a film and failed,
Did I realise that this is probably as good a representation of the book that is possible.
You were disappointed by the film, Why?
@@jasontodd6779 Because it differed from the book, in several areas.
For example in the book, Albert does not join the infantry,
he joins the army as a veterinarian, he never served in combat.
But I understand that it is near impossible to make a movie that is from the eyes of the horse (as the book is).
So I was disappointed when I first saw the movie, but I understand that it is near impossible to make a movie that is done in the same style as in the book.
If you haven't read the book I highly recommend it :-)
@@notsureyou I had read the book way before I watched the movie....It was clear that movie was not going to have talking horses....that's just stupid. I felt that the movie delivered something the book failed to do...the dread of war...the tension.... Spielberg is a master at doing that. The movie filled that lacking....and so I loved it alot....perhaps more than the book
Due to a ticket mixup I saw this free in the theatre when it was released. I haven't seen it since because I don't think I could take it emotionally. It really is one of Spielberg's lesser known masterpieces.
As a lifelong horse lover and rider since age 4...so over 25 years of riding (hunters, jumpers, equitation, and dressage disciplines) as well as 4 leases and owning one that I imported from the Netherlands to the States, I'm usually stone cold during movies that most people find moving in a happy or sad way, but with my life-long experiences with horses, *this was the only movie I have ever openly sobbed and cried at, whether at home or especially in the theater,* as the barbed wire scene was so disturbing and upsetting.
I saw the off Broadway US National Tour of the play that both the movie and the play are based off of the book of the same name, which I also read. Thankfully since it was puppets, and very unique, revolutionary puppetry used, vs the movie using real "stunt horses", I didn't cry as real life creates so much more visceral reaction. The play was very good..saw it in winter of 2014.
The singular movie I’ve seen in a theater where everyone was crying at the end. The crowd was packed and literally everyone sat all the way through the credits because we all had to gather ourselves and no one wanted the moment to end.
I saw this with co-workers and didn’t feel like coming completely unglued in front of them. But I definitely cried!
As a lifelong horse lover and rider since age 4...so over 25 years of riding (hunters, jumpers, equitation, and dressage disciplines) as well as 4 leases and owning one that I imported from the Netherlands to the States, I'm usually stone cold during movies that most people find moving in a happy or sad way, but with my life-long experiences with horses, *this was the only movie I have ever openly sobbed and cried at, whether at home or especially in the theater,* as the barbed wire scene was so disturbing and upsetting.
I saw the off Broadway US National Tour of the play that both the movie and the play are based off of the book of the same name, which I also read. Thankfully since it was puppets, and very unique, revolutionary puppetry used, vs the movie using real "stunt horses", I didn't cry as real life creates so much more visceral reaction. The play was very good..saw it in winter of 2014.
Movies on the First World War always remind me of my grandfather Frederick. He volunteered to join the British Army in 1915. Fought, and was wounded, at the Battle of Loos. Spent most of 1916 in hospital. Went back to war in 1917 (he didn't have to), fought through Passchendaele and followed the tanks at Cambrai. He was still standing on the 11th November 1918.
Whenever I find life difficult, I remind myself that my grandfather went through far worse things and survived.
That being said, this is a wonderful movie.
Hidalgo is another favorite horse movie and is based on a historical legend of a soldier and his mustang.
yes very good movie
My favourite horse movie :o).
When I realized Emily didn't make it...that crushed me.
From memory in the book,
Emily was sick, and the horses gave her a reason to live/fight, once they were taken away she lost the will to fight :-(
@@notsureyou the grandfather saying that the horse saved her life makes a lot more sense now.
A horse like Joey was bred and raised not to be a workhorse, as stated earlier. He's more a racehorse and bred for speed/stamina. But not power.
Yes, this. Joey is a light breed horse. For plowing and heavy work you would need a heavy, drafter horse. Bigger, thicker, stronger.
Joey is a Irish sport horse or Irish sport hunter
The modern equivalent of Joey plowing the field would be if you hooked up a Lamborghini sportscar to a tractor trailer.
@@SSgtJ0hns0n When what you need is a Lamborghini tractor.
@@benn454 It's funny you should say that because it was originally a tractor manufacturer.
The two German brothers were considered deserters and in those days there was zero tolerance for desertion
actually the german army was fairly tolerant, they still did it sometimes but a common critism at the time for the german army was that they were 'slow to the gun' meaning they were more willing to give lesser punishments then other nations. othercountrie thought thiswoul reduce disapline, but the germans typically had more disapline (which is one of the reasons such harsh punishments became less common)
@@matthiuskoenig3378 I was speaking more in general of all militaries of the day but I didn’t know that so that’s cool, got to learn something new
The 14 year old wasn't an uncommon thing. You could walk into the recruiting station and say you're 15, they would say "go outside have a birthday then come back in 19" basically telling them to go outside and come back in and say they're 19
For years now, Spielberg has been doing films that, while aren’t financially successful, they’re still very good films and are easily overlooked by a ton of people.
He really just makes movies for the hell of it and doesn’t seem to care if they’re blockbusters or critically acclaimed. As long as they’re seen and appreciated.
Well, to be fair. He has also made some of the biggest movies of all time so he can afford to do that. He's always going to get work.
When I first saw the title of this review, I knew that it would be a traumatic one for Carrie. There were so many likable characters who didn't survive the war. A shocking scene for me was when, after the horse charge across the field, all the horses were riderless when entering the forest. In the tank and trenches scene, Joey showed that he could be a jumper after all. There were many audience members in the theater sobbing during this film.
This was the Christmas day movie release of 2011. My mom and i went to see it in the theatre. Good memories. RIP to my dear mom 😢
Omgg this comment is making me tear up
My mom passed away last year she loved this film memories you cannot buy them
Your comment made me cry
Growing up with horses and a love for history, I’ve always loved this movie. It means even more since I lost my colt. There’s a certain connection a single person can have when they raise a horse that even they would have never expected.
The punishment for deserting the army was death in all camps during the first war and even during the second it was common. In times of total war, the armies live off the territory in which they operate, which implies that they have the right and are obliged to requisition everything they need.
" La justice militaire est à la justice ce que la musique militaire est à la musique " Georges Clemenceau
The punishment for desertion has ALWAYS been death in times of war.
@@Quotenwagnerianer Or assignment to a Straf* battalion, as used by some armies
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*Penal
There are several horse movies I would like to recommend that are exciting and heart warming. True story, 1. Secretariat with Diane lane. True store, 2. Seabiscuit with Jeff Bridges. And 3. Hidalgo with Viggo Mortensen. All three movies are winners I’m sure your viewers would love your reaction.
This is one of those movies that you love, but can't bear to watch frequently. A beautiful story filled with equal parts heartbreak and joy. Glad you got to see this one 😊
I love how Steven Spielberg never really shows the major characters' deaths. It's always cut away just before or something blocks our field of vision. It's so poetic and sad, this transition from life to death onscreen.
I suppose the exception is Quint in Jaws
@@alanholck7995 And Saving Private Ryan
You do know the intended audiance was children right?
I love the shot of the riderless horses after the machine gun fire.
@@alanholck7995 He's talking about this movie specifically.
The battle that Albert and Andrew are taking part in together is the Second Battle of the Somme in 1918. It's a very well known battle for the United States and the British Empire and in particular her Dominion troops: the Canadians and Australians. It was part of the overall Hundred Days Offensive from August to November 1918. It's a well known battle here in Canada in the same way as the Battle of Vimy Ridge.
"where is this beautiful place" Mother England, Devon I believe.
Barnstaple North Devon Reporting Sir :)
Rule britania 🇬🇧
This is why the third amendment exists in America. Soldiers cannot make use of civilians' homes for shelter and provisions in times of peace or war. Great reaction! Halfway through and I'm loving it
I can HIGHLY recommend the WWI Documentary by Peter Jackson (the director of the Lord of the Rings movies) called *They Shall Not Grow Old* (2018). Not only does it give you an extraordinary view of WWI, the incredible, painstaking restoration of 100 year old films and audio clips is amazing as well. Not something people would be interested in your Reaction to, but WELL worth watching!
Yes, this
I'm going to try and find this. Thanks.
This! And if you want, you could also watch Gallipoli either the 1981 or the 2015 mini-series.
@@blackbullet321 I second the motion.
That scene where it transitions to color is jaw-dropping.
Thanks merci 🙏🏻 for reacting to this movie , not a lot of people react to movies about the first war that’s sad … and also such a beautiful sad movie about how horses 🐴 were such an important live during the war. Greetings from France 🇫🇷
Cassie: "It was a love story between a boy and a horse."
Me: "It was a love story between many people and a horse ..... Even those of us watching now."
a working horse or plough horse in england is a en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shire_horse they are huge and very well built the horse they have is a thoroghbred(race horse) built for speed not power. this film is in my top 10 best films of all time. thanks for reacting to it.
"He's a fine horse... I'll return him to your care, if I can." Cassie: "Oh, that's a nice offer!" Reality: tens of thousands of horses and mules will die in this war. They're considered just another tool in the box. And... food.
Millions*
@@ari_a2764 Not to mention WW2. The Germans used many horses. The Poles had mounted cavalry at the start of the war.
@@abjectt5440 everyone used a lot of horses in ww2 you think the soviets didnt use horses?
Sadly, after the war many of the horses were too traumatized to go back to 'civilian life' & were put down.
Forgot how beautifully shot this movie was. Another Horse movie with fantastic cinematography is the Black Stallion. Also check out Dances with Wolves starring Kevin Costner
Absolutely a must. One of my top five.
When I first saw this film on the big screen with a friend, I was left with a throat lump I had never felt before after watching a movie. Such a beautiful movie.
I wasn't expecting to cry today but no matter how many times I watch this movie it never fails to draw tears from my eyes.
Another good horse movie is Hidalgo with Viggo Mortensen (Aragorn from Lord of the Rings). It's based on a true story.
That's one of my favorites, too! 👍
Hidalgo is excellent. Other good horse movies include The Black Stallion, Seabiscuit and Casey's Shadow (corny, but fun.)
2:00 The movie was made in Farnham, Wiltshire, Devon, Longcross, Luton and Wisley
3:48 Jeremy Irvine
7:02 It opens up the ground making it easier for the seeds to become plants. Additionally it also mixes up the soil which allows more parts of the soil to become fertile.
8:56 Yes, you have the money for it?
10:47 Unless you are a Darkelf you are no where near strong enough for this
12:28 Maybe because it was for a different war and happened about 3 decades later^^
13:18 Watsooooon
13:46 That is a puny amount of food for all those men....are those wine bottles to the right? Because THAt would be accurate^^
14:35 How the hell is he still alive?
15:53 These Germans speak a remarkable amount of english between one another
16:23 In 1914 he would have been an unusual sight but towards the end absolutly possible
17:36 It's called desertion and the punishment was the firing squad - was pretty much the same on all fronts for all the major wars and all the countries involved
18:52 How much makeup does she have for a farmers girl in 1914?
20:16 Welcome to war - actually they were kinda nice because they left the girl alone (rape was widespread)
23:58 Aprox 200m on the other side of that field is the German front. They attack, try to invade the line, fail, retreat, wait for the Germans to counterattack, aaaand repeat
24:32 The Italian front was known for that. The officers there would shoot any soldier, that didnt go over the line - and they shot many
26:18 The first tanks were invented in 1918 so either we just jumped 4 years or we start the entire adventure in 1918.
29:08 And neither onegives a crap of victory, religion or anything like that. Yes, the more you learn about war the more you understand how senseless it actually is
Every time I see Tom Hiddleston tying that sash, it just guts me. Every. Time.
I’ve shared my life with many horses. Every single one is/was special. I couldn’t describe to you what they provide. They are my friend, my partner, my transport, my team member in competition and the best therapist there is. I’ve watched this movie an embarrassing number of times. Loved your reaction to it. You’re fun and incredibly soft hearted. Thanks
You should check out the original children's book; told, really told, entirely in Joey's voice. With a couple of friends I got to see the stage play, with puppets playing the parts of the horses. I promise you within moments you forget the puppeteers are there and the horses became as real as they are in the movie. It's a beautiful story that humanizes those forced into conflict while remembering that even the survivors are victims who have to live with what they had to do in war, kerk
The stage show was so amazing. Nothing was more fantastic than the moment when the tank arrives
@@spazzyshortgirl23 I remember seeing it with friends via a feed at the DCA in Dundee; most incredible as that within a couple of minutes you totally forgot the horses weren't real. kerk
I taught in a school on the edge of Dartmoor where the film was set. We studied the actual novel War Horse , on which the film was based,, by local author Michael Morpurgo. He visited the school and discussed his writings with the children . Whilst with us he told the children that he was always studying people for characters in his writings and that one of them would feature as such in a future writing. A great author.
This is the first time I watched you react to a movie I haven’t seen before. I did not realize until now how well your videos manage to tell a coherent story. The timing and expressiveness of your reactions are a huge part of that, obviously. But I just wanted to give a shout out to your editor. They do a fantastic job picking out the highlights of the movie’s plot. I already knew this was the best movie reaction channel on RUclips, but now I realize it’s even better than I thought!
Thank you, young woman, for your delightfully compassionate and heartfelt comments. When I first saw this movie at that theatre I was left very troubled and distressed at the knowledge that so many “war horses” didn’t survive that terrible slaughter of man and beast!
When Joey breaks thru the line and gets caught in all that barbed wire!! It just rips my heart out.
"Over my dead body"
"At least I wont have long to wait".
Who wouldve thought grandpa would live longer?
I thought this was a lovely film. The story line reminds me of the classic, Black Beauty, a book I’ve read again and again. A story through the eyes of a horse as he moves from owner to owner. Some owner are kind and some are not. I highly recommend it if you love horses. Keep the tissues handy😭🏇
You’ll recall, as well, ‘BoB’ where at least one horse was among the first casualties caused by Easy. Recall when ‘Wild’ Bill Guarnere shot at the wagon full of soldiers before Winters’ command. Even into WWII the German army was largely horse-drawn and limited in their movements because of it.
To be fair horses don't need gas unless you're Peter Griffin in a corny family guy skit. They pioneered and mastered a form of warfare they couldn't sustain.
Is that just because the roads kept getting destroyed all the time and horses are better over rough terrain?
Kirk the Jerk No, it was because the Germany Army’s crash upgrade and expansion under the Nazis meant that at the pointy end of the spear the Germans had excellent tanks and armored vehicles. The Germans didn’t have enough time or production ca
Capacity to switch to trucks, for instance. A very little known anecdote regarding the Holocaust was the Germans, through back-channels, reached out to the Western Allies to offer some sort of Jews for Deuce & a half trucks on the order of 5000 trucks for some number of concentration camp inmates. It was very near the end, the Allies knew they’d win, negotiations never went anywhere. German desire for motorization was clear. The roadways in Germany, especially the new autobahn system was mostly intact. Our bombers targeted rail yards but the Germans weren’t motorized enough, didn’t have 18-wheelers and the like, to make bombing specifically roadways desirable.
The US had horse Cavalry up until 1941. When it was disbanded, the personnel had the choice between Armor and Infantry.
Horses have more intelligence and a human soul than most tend to give them credit for.
Much like elephants, dolphins, and apes, you look into their eyes and you see a soul.
And desertion was/is usually a death sentence.
Cassie is an amazing human. Her husband is so blessed. Nobody is perfect and of course Cassie must have her faults, but you can't fake that level of compassion and tenderness. It's a privilage and an honor to be allowed to have a tiny peak into her life.
25:37 The reason why you never see chemical warfare or the use of gas during war in most films set after World War One is because in 1925, the Geneva Convention banned the use of gas as a military tactic.
I watch this movie every Remembrance Day.
I second the recommendation of "Seabiscuit". Also, I recommend "Secretariat", which is about the greatest Triple Crown horse in history.
I just finished recommending Secretariat! Sea biscuit is great too. Horse movies are wonderful. I additionally reco Man from Snowy River and Phar Lap.
If you want another great movie about an incredible horse, watch the 2003 film Seabiscuit starring Toby Maguire and Jeff Bridges.
I'd recommend reading Laura Hillenbrand's brilliantly researched book as they got a lot if facts wrong in that movie, though I absolutely love it as I am a lifelong horse lover and rider since age 4 and been riding for over 20 years. I also love polo and horse racing. I've been to the gorgeous late 1930s art deco Santa Anita racetrack as they are tied with Churchill Downs for the record of hosting the famous World Cup Championships of Racing where all the best horses from not just the States but around the entire world, like France, Great Britain, Ireland, Argentina, Chile, and Japan. While sharing bloodlines, Seabiscuit's sire (father) was the son of Man 'O War...another Top super famous Triple Crown winning racehorse of 1912 who was the direct sire (father) of War Admiral, also a Triple Crown winner...so they shared champion bloodlines. However, War Admiral was not 18hh which is ginormous...I've ridden jumpers and dressage horses that big but they are European, usually German bred, Warmbloods who are bigger and taller than delicate racehorses who normally average 16hh. Seabiscuit and WA were both a bit tiny...15.3 is considered a small horse..Hollywood wanted to play up the David and Goliath aspect. And the racetrack used for Saratoga in NY...40 min north of Albany...is real as I've been there for their Midsummers Derby that is like the Kentucky Derby but held in mid August and I had media photographer credentials. But the racetrack they used for the match race which is supposed to be at Pimlico, where the second leg of the Triple Crown is held, is so run down and in such a bad neighborhood of Baltimore, they shot it at Keeneland in Kentucky.
Actually, the horse who played Joey also played the role of Seabiscuit in that movie.
The last shot of Joey looking at the sunset, his mind going back to the adventure of his life, says everything. Film didn't do well because of the heavy releases of bigger, major summer films. I was a huge loss for those who missed it.
The innocence of “why is this tank chasing this horse?“ is amazing. That scene was so random no one would ever think the tank was chasing it. lol. The horse was bounding was from spot to the next. The tank was moving for a completely different reason 😅
My ex refused to watch this movie because a coworker of hers watched it and she said it made her cry. I watched it one day and was blown away at how good it really was. It’s ironically a Christmas movie, at least I remember it being released at that time of year all those years ago.
Hi nice reaction , just thought I’d mention there is a war horse buried no more than 5 minutes walk from me it made it through the First World War his rider died in the war in 1917 (aged 21 ) shortly before his death he requested all his campaign medals and decorations be buried with his horse the horse Blackie had a much happier return to Liverpool and was retired in horses sanctuary and died , in 1942 , lately his grave might have been disturbed as the horses sanctuary close and was sold to property developer but historic England intervened and made his grave a Grade 2 listing making it the only resting place of a First World War horse they have even made a pedestrian and cycle route to encourage people to visit ……..sorry I wrote so much lol hope you found it interesting 👍
Glad you loved this movie. I must admit it always makes me cry like a baby...especially toward the end when Albert does that whistle for Joe. A true masterpiece and very underrated.
I'm glad you watched this one, I knew you would love it! I'm not a very emotional guy but that ending always gets me every time!
Spielberg can really make a variety of films, even when they cover the same subject.....like war. Saving Private Ryan pulled no punches, was very "in your face" and this kept the war violence very toned down. It's also amazing what the horse goes through on screen when we all know he wasn't actually harmed in any way.
I love this film... I teach history and it’s a great film for charting the evolution of the First World War and with a PG rating to boot.
The book is fantastic too.
Fantastic??? This film doesn't hold a candle to the book, but it is probably the best that is possible.
@@notsureyou You're right. Films rarely do books justice
if this movie doesn't make you emotional you have no soul. Wonderful film making
"why do we have to kill each other?" you may not know how to say it, but I know what you mean. Glad you liked the movie, great reaction video.
There is something special in the relationship of horses and humanity. I watched also Equus origins and first riders and understood in a much deeper way War Horse.
This was an amazing movie in the theatre . With that said I just want to give you a shout out for your video editing , best in the reaction arena …
Great choice, don't think ive seen anyone else do this,I personally haven't 👍
I love how it's like five minutes after Tom appears, "That's Tom Hiddleston" and then about five seconds after Benedict Cumberbatch shows up, "*Gasp* Benedict!"
What I love about this movie is that you witness the change of mentality and tactics. In the beginning you see old cavalry charges, while at the end you see tanks.
The heartwarming moment between the American and German soldiers in their trenches is actually a thing that happened in WW1. Not this specific moment, but it was said that they had moments of camaraderie like this.
The Horse should have been up for an award....
"I look like a highlighter..." 😀😎😁😆😂🤣
This movie came out the same day as Spielberg's Tintin movie. It just goes to show how diverse he is as a director.
Yea I love this movie too... Every time I watch it I just cry.
Valkyrie is definitely one you should definitely watch & react to if you haven’t already, a different perspective to the Second World War 👌🏼
A wonderful movie, great acting, writing, directing and cinematography...
Armies now have logistics to move food for the troops. Before that they used to release the soldiers at the end of the day to go scrounge food from the locals in the area. They had the option to ask nicely for a meal, but they often would intimidate food out of them.
War horse is a collection of stories of heartbreak,separation,loss and reunification, the perseverance of courage, camaraderie, brotherly love and fulfilment of duty and basic humanity against terrible odds or circumstances, a story of disappointment and redemption with a sprinkling of innocence befitting the era of romanticism it portrays taking into account the lives of millions of men women children and animals that were sacrificed in the Great War. It’s a movie that is well made and it pulls on every heart string there is making a melody that is unmatched in film. Some may hate this movie for what it stands or the way it does it but I have loved it from the first time I watched it and it never fails to satisfy me no matter how many times I have seen it after.
WWI tends to get overshadowed by WWII, but people tend to forget just how devastating it was; not only because it was the Great War that pulled a large part of the world into it, but it was the war that changed how war was fought forever.
Officers were used to the training of previous wars; marching onto the battlefield and engaging the enemy. They persisted on this, believing that a "big push" would be enough to break the enemy line and drive them back. But the truth was, no one had any idea how to fight this war because we were advancing so quickly in armament that made prior war tactics useless.
Machine guns, long range artillery, planes, tanks, poison gas, flame throwers, this was the first time we were using such machines in war; each one designed to wipe out the front lines in seconds. Back then, people believed the bigger army had the biggest chances of success. But a machine gun alone could wipe out a large force within seconds.
As the war dragged on, more officers kept pushing men onto the field; mostly because they wanted the glory of being the ones who finally turned the tide of the war and ended it. This resulted in even more men dying needlessly. At Passchendaele, the Allies lost over 275,000 men; a large percentage of which didn't die from artillery, disease or gunfire, but by drowning in the mud.
One of my favorite movies.
Watching this in a time when my friend`s horse died is even more difficult.
Animals are such beautiful beings and we can learn a lot from them.
Hi my mother, father and brother rode horses, dad for work, mom to school, my brother rodeo, but l rode lron horses, my youngest daughter and I went to the movies to see this and we cryed all thru it, horses have a special place in my heart, thank you, bless you
If you go to a state fair that has animals, the draught horses are massive. Much bigger than a riding horse. They're slow but sturdy, largely filling the same role as oxen.
I remember watching that movie as a child around the time it came out and it was the first movie that legit made me brake down into tears, especially that no man's land scene.
My Grandfather joined the Royal Navy aged 14 in 1916. My son was an extra in this film.
hi from france. just a clarification there are basically 2 kinds of horses. draft horses (for the farm) and ballad horses, equestrian sport ect farm horses are larger, more massive and hardly gallop. but are very robust for work in the fields like oxen excellent reactions I know the film and I saw myself when I saw it for the first time
That was really a Premiere. It was the very FIRST Movie Reaction to THIS underestimated Steven Spielberg Movie on RUclips.
During the Civil War,. More 🏇 horses were killed then soldiers.
Over a million horses died in the Civil War. 😔
That’s why I like cars. The great San Francisco earthquake of 1906 was so shattering with the fires and injuries that every horse was dead from exhaustion within 3 days. A man who owned the only car dealership in SF donated all the cars in his lot to help. The city decided to purchase autos for future disasters as ambulances and fire trucks. I still think how awful it must have been, working those poor horses to death.
How great to see a reaction to this much forgotten emotional epic. Spielberg on excellent form...as always.
Think the bolt cutters part is soooo under appreciated, every one is willing to help but not risk their life for it except 2
I thought the same as you wondering why the Germans were speaking English. I figured it’s so that the audience wouldn’t have to read subtitles. This is especially true for younger viewers since War Horse is more family oriented than most war films. I personally would prefer the Germans speak their native language for greater authenticity.
23:54 The British are going to attack the German trenches located a few hundred yards away from them. This scene is meant to demonstrate the futility of World War I. Commanders on both sides often sent large numbers of their troops charging across the battlefield in an effort to overwhelm the enemy positions through sheer numbers. This would hopefully achieve the decisive breakthrough that would win the war. In reality these attacks led to massive loss of human life for little to no gain. The troops charging across No Man’s Land were faced with a network of trenches, bunkers, pillboxes, and barbed-wire. You also had the widespread use of fully automatic machine guns which decimated large formations of cavalry and infantry, making the way in which wars that were previously fought in the 1800s completely obsolete.
This is why the British developed tanks like the Mark IV which appears at 26:15. It was designed to get across No Man’s Land, and blast the German defenses with it’s cannons. The tank wasn’t necessarily trying to chase the horse, it was attempting to breakthrough the German lines.
This is such a beautifully made film, with a lot of heart. Thank you again for another great video Cassie!
Yeah having the Germans speak German would also have helped during the truce scene because we'd feel it more when one of them spoke English.
@@adamwarlock1 Agreed!
This movie made me cry and I was recovering from sepsis and kidney failure watching it and band of Brothers is good and so is we were soldiers!!!
Lord, this movie makes me cry. I cried watching your reaction. Also, Tom Hiddleston is gorgeous.
Horses are wonderful. I couldn’t live without mine
Then you are lucky :o).
Humans just kill 😭
When I watch your videos, my hope for humanity is restored. God bless you.
it not just bout war . all of is bout courage.. faith.. trust..kindness love.. respect..and humanity...
I've watch this movie 3x
It’s amazing that Spielberg was able to get a performance from a horse.
In WW1, deserters were executed, on the spot if possible. I even have a ancestor who was in the German army who was buried up to his neck and left for dead for being a conscientious objector.
SEABISCUIT!!!!!!! I know you would love this movie as many many do.
its real good movie. I can't say it any better.
Daamn, first reactor to watch war horse so far
I was trying to find someone who reacted on this film
A plow tears into the earth with the steel pointed parts..and turns the dirt over for planting..some rocks will be displaced..horses replaced by steam driven tractors..replaced by gasoline powered engines..that was pulled..and eventually all was replaced by driven machines that did the same job..cutting and stacking hay also changed over generations…from standing in the fields to bundling in bales…I worked in the hay fields..as a teen..with scratched arms from the hay..
If you want to watch another horse movie, I'd suggest "The Black Stallion".
Beautiful movie!!!