Hidalgo (Widescreen Edition)
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DVD Cover Information Actor: Adam Alexi-Malle, Louise Lombard, Omar Sharif, Viggo Mortensen, Zuleikha Robinson Director: Joe Johnston Brand: Touchstone DVD: Region Code 1 Audio: English (Original Language), Dolby Digital 5.1; Spanish (Subtitled); French (Subtitled); French (Dubbed), Unknown; Spanish (Dubbed), Unknown Format: Color, Dolby, NTSC Picture Format: 2.35:1 Running Time: 136 minutes DVD Release Date: 2004-08-03 Audience Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested) Studio: Touchstone / Disney |
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Movie Reviews of Hidalgo (Widescreen Edition)
Movie Review: A Nice Change
Summary: 4 Stars
So, let's get down to it. The movie was hokey. The special effects were most definitely not top of the line. The plot was lacking dimension. And most of the characters were stolen directly from Disney movies. However, Hidalgo was generally a good film. If not for the fact that Viggo Mortensen was PERFECT for his role, or that the story had some inspirational value, the movie itself served as an extremely refreshing breath of fresh air. Compared to the hustle and bustle of the movies that have been released in the past few months (many of them released in late december as heavy hitter oscar contenders), Hidalgo is just plain fun. You will revel in the fact that you aren't being asked to think too much or analyze each scene for its contribution to the whole. Instead, you are asked to just sit back and enjoy the show.
Having seen the movie before previews starting appearing on television, I can honestly say that I didn't know what to expect. Being totally blind to previous conceptions, I almost immediately got the impression that this was a Disney movie. It's actually a Touchstone picture, but the quality of film, the simple cinematography, the general brightness of the scenes, and the general feel-goodness of the plot was inescapably "family film." Highly recommended for all ages.
As a film addict, I find it hard to give this film 4 stars. It just seems empty to me. The direction was mediocre, but the seemingly talented multi-lingual cast headed by Mortensen of LOTR fame saves the film for the viewer. At least though, with all that is possibly wrong with this "Western" about a man and his horse Hidalgo, one is able to enjoy every minute. This movie fulfills its purpose. And for that, I am willing to give it the compliments it deserves.