The Colt
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Movie Review: The Colt - Thank You Hallmark for a great Movie
Summary: 5 Stars
As a civil war cavalry reenactor, I found many mistakes in the movie that would not have been done in the real Civil Waror or even as reenactors (farby). The makers of these movies can always feel free to consult the reenacting community for advise. For example, they had the crossed saber insignias upside down on their hats. That being said, I appreciate Hallmark so much for making this film. It is a very good film in that it brings out some of the true realities that a soldier would have faced in the war. The main character, Trooper Jim Rabb, loses his brother in the war and the emotions he feels are helped by the birth of The Colt. The two Sergeants in this movie both play spectacular roles. The Confederate Sergeant loses his son to burns suffered in the Battle of the Wilderness and his emotions in dealing with this come out in his wrath upon a private from Georgia who missed the battle because of a dog bite. My favorite part of the movie is when a Virginia couple take in Jim Rabb and have him at their place for dinner, and when they ask him where he is from, he breaks down as he tells them about his home in Michigan. The beauty of this movie is that it shows us as Americans how that war was so sensless, and how much we were torn as a country to fight against people who deep down inside we saw as true countrymen and how much we really appreciate each other through our differences by the many more things we share in common. I have watched this movie multiple times and enjoy it each time. I would love to see more Civil War movies like this one made. Thanks again Hallmark. All in all, this movie was just as good or better than many of the big Hollywood movies made about the Civil WarMovie Review: THIS COLT IS A WINNER
Summary: 5 Stars
THE COLT, a Hallmark Entertainment film, is a touching and searing indictment against war of any kind. The Civil War stands as an atrocity in our American History and the filmmakers focus on the tragedy of war instead of its battles, although there a couple of tense battle sequences. Whether it's historically accurate or not, the script is human, and you'll need hankies on several occasions. Ryan Merriman (Ring 2) stars as Jim Rapp, a young Union soldier who sees his brother die, and becomes the champion for a colt born during one of the battles. The colt becomes both a nuisance and a sort of mystic charm to the soldiers and although he is initially ordered to kill the colt, fate steps in and he is allowed to keep it. Merriman is marvelous in displaying the youthful naivete of a Michigan farmboy suddenly finding himself a soldier and in one effectively touching scene, he tells a wonderful and kind Virginia family about his homeland and can't finish without bursting into tears. This moment alone is gripping and extremely moving. Another particularly emotional moment comes when Merriman shoots a Rebel who has stolen the colt. Knowing he is going to die, the Reb asks Jim to stay with him so he won't die alone and to bury him so the wild hogs won't feast on him. The rest of the cast of unknowns is very good, especially Steve Bacic as Sgt. Longacre who is afraid to admit he wants to be home with his wife and daughter. The movie is very human and only its tragic ending is a little depressing. I liked this movie a lot and highly recommend it.Movie Review: "A deeply moving movie" by cowboy up 11
Summary: 5 Stars
I just bought this movie at Wal Mart today and loved it.It takes place in Virginia in 1864.The First Michigan Cavalry is in darker times,and young Jim Rabb (Ryan Merriman) is facing the loss of his brother.Suddenly their camp is under seige,and Jim's cavalry horse,Jen,bolts and runs off.Jim tracks her and finds an unexpected suprise;a newborn colt.He leads them both back to camp,and is ordered to destroy the colt.It shames him to kill such a helpless being,so the captain agrees to spare the animal.The colt soon becomes a mascot and friend with the troopers,and they all become attached to him,appropriately called "Colt".It follows Jim everywhere,and as Jim is on patrol,he dismounts to stretch his legs and must take cover from a hail of Rebel bullets.A Rebel steals Jen and the colt follows.Jims takes a friend's horse to chase the thief and shoots him.As he is riding away,the wounded thief calls to him and asks to write to his sister and talk to him as he is dying.Jim is quickly shocked at what it is like to die and is confused.In the end Jim must risk his life to save his beloved colt.This was a unique and authentic movie like no other.Movie Review: One great Movie
Summary: 5 Stars
i highly reccomend this movie for all of you horse lovers out there you'll love it. but have a box of kleenex ready,This tale of a young soldier and his faithful horse Ginny and her colt will leave you crying.Movie Review: The Colt
Summary: 5 Stars
Movie was great up until the end. I do not like movies where the principal hero is killed. Otherwise a great story with a sad ending .It will stay in my collection !
Alan .....