Saturday, December 24, 2011

War Horse: Hand me a hanky

I'm going to try to talk Bob into seeing this movie Christmas Day, Sunday. I know he'll be reluctant, because he didn't respond enthusiastically to my hints on the subject.

When I look at this promo poster, I think two things:
  1. How amazing that there are TWO, TWO major motion pictures about horses/horsemen (Buck and War Horse).
  2. You should never stand like that over a horse's head. Ask me how I know.
I know because Harv flips his face around a lot, and it's a good way to crack a tooth. Practical Horseman has also warned about  doing this while haltering or bridling a horse.


So, are you all going too? When?




13 comments:

  1. TBDancerDecember 24, 2011 at 7:26 PM

    I am going to wait until it comes out on cable OR the DVD is available because I want to be able to cry without embarrassment--and I KNOW I will cry and I would be mortified in the theater. Even if everyone ELSE is crying too. Some ladies "cry pretty." Not I.

    However, do let us know what you thought of it.

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  2. MalloryDecember 24, 2011 at 7:33 PM

    I am incredibly keen for this movie. But unfortunately it does not come out in NZ until the 14th of January. Going to rope the BF along, he looked at the trailer and said "it has explosions and old school war, I'm in haha"

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  3. paulaedwinaDecember 24, 2011 at 9:47 PM

    I'm far too much of a coward to see that movie. I anticipate lots of emotions and tears.

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  4. heatherDecember 24, 2011 at 10:07 PM

    I'm not seeing war horse...i've had enough of seeing animals hurt. Going to hold out for The Equestrian Film next yr which is about a dressage rider

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  5. wilsoncDecember 24, 2011 at 11:09 PM

    I'm going to see it the day after Christmas with the hubby and a dear horse friend who lost her horse this past summer.

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  6. JeanDecember 24, 2011 at 11:17 PM

    I'll probably go sometime during the week. I think one of the local theaters has discounts on Tuesday...either way, I get the senior price. *blush*

    I'm going to bring lots of tissues.

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  7. Shadow RiderDecember 24, 2011 at 11:55 PM

    yes, definitely! I read the book, and yes bring your Kleenex.

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  8. LindsayDecember 24, 2011 at 11:58 PM

    I've had several non-horsey friends request to see it with me, starting the day after Christmas. I've had to make up a schedule so many want to see it. So far I have three "appointments", lol. I think a lot of them want to go with me so I can explain things to them, this happened when Secretariat came out. I'll be packing some tissues and warning them all in advance that I'll most likely be a sobbing mess at several points.

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  9. HeidiDecember 25, 2011 at 10:42 AM

    I saw it a week and a half ago thanks to the wounded warriors and the Maryland horse industry. It was fabulous!

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  10. DressagerDecember 25, 2011 at 11:43 AM

    I read the book, going to see the movie with everyone at the barn... but still want to see the play. The play is on my bucket list.

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  11. KellyDecember 25, 2011 at 6:54 PM

    ooohhh...there is a book? Plan to see the movie this week with hubby - both off on vacation this week.

    And I will cry!

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  12. ValDecember 26, 2011 at 8:20 AM

    I will probably see it this week, but I am going to resist comparing it to War Horse the puppet play, which was unforgettable.

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  13. Achieve1dreamDecember 26, 2011 at 7:41 PM

    LOL yep I've been popped in the face doing that hehe. :) I wanted to go see it, but we were out of town. Sigh! I'm dying to see it though. Hopefully this week.

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