| Running Free | 
 enlarge | Director: Sergei Bodrov
Actors: Chase Moore, Arie Verveen, Maria Geelbooi, Jan Decleir, Graham Clarke
Studio: Sony Pictures
Category: DVD
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Avg. Customer Rating:  6 reviews
Sales Rank: 17382
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, Dvd-video, Full Screen, Letterboxed, Widescreen, Ntsc
Languages: English (Original Language), Spanish (Original Language), English (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled), French (Subtitled), Portuguese (Subtitled), Georgian (Subtitled), Chinese (Subtitled), Thai (Subtitled), Portuguese (Dubbed)
Rating: G (General Audience)
Number Of Items: 1
Running Time: 85
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Picture Format: Array
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.3 x 0.6
MPN: COLD04169D
ISBN: 0767839285
UPC: 043396041691
EAN: 9780767839280
ASIN: B00004XONZ
Theatrical Release Date: June 2, 2000
Release Date: November 14, 2000
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Set in northern Africa at the beginning of World War I, this unusual movie is narrated by a horse, voiced by Lukas Haas (Witness). While the gambit works for the most part, let's face it, some sentences ("I had to find my place in the world") just sound silly coming from equine lips. Lucky, as he will be called, is born on an African-bound ship but is separated from his mother when the horses swim for shore and the new colt simply can't keep up. While mom and the rest of the gang are to work in the mines, Lucky is discovered by a young orphan who works as a stable hand. The mother-son pair are briefly reunited, but the stable's stallion, Caesar, fatally injures her. The high-born Caesar also prevents his own foal, Beauty, from seeing Lucky and eventually forces the colt out on his own. The dour indignities heaped upon this horse, including a heart-wrenching parting with the boy, last for about an hour of this 78-minute movie before events begin to shift and Lucky is able to live up to his name. Although the movie is rated G, horse death, graphic fighting, and cruelty toward the boy might be overwhelming to young or sensitive children. For mature schoolchildren and older kids. --Kimberly Heinrichs
Product Description
The adventurous and inspiring story of a remarkable friendship between a boy and a young colt named lucky. On a wealthy african plantation the boy is an orphaned servant and lucky is a horse doomed to a life of hard larbor but together they find the strength to stand up and chase after the freedom they deserve. Studio: Sony Pictures Home Ent Release Date: 10/03/2006 Starring: Chase Moore Arie Verveen Run time: 84 minutes Rating: G Director: Sergei Bodrov
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 One of the best horse movies I've seen. April 28, 2008
This is one of the best movie dvd's I've seen. If you love horses you simply must see this one. Very well done indeed. Thank you Amazon!
Set in Namibia? January 14, 2004
11 out of 14 found this review helpful
This movie was filmed right near where I live and I'm really impressed with how it turned out. But I'm puzzled by why it says it takes place in North Africa... when actually it's South West Africa... but anyway, the photography is brilliant. The story is perhaps aimed more towards younger viewers, but it can still be enjoyed by the whole family.
A Triumph of Spirit November 3, 2001
33 out of 34 found this review helpful
An inspiring tale of a young colt named Lucky who endures much tragedy -- separation from his mother, war and isolation-- before gathering the courage to roam free in the grueling African desert. Anyone who has ever pondered an animal's point of view will greatly appreciate Lukas Haas' narration as the inquisitive voice of Lucky. The pure and, ultimately, triumphant views of this sensitive equine are truly thought-provoking in a world where animals are often discarded. The sweeping cinematography of the African desert is stunning and, at times, reminiscent of "Lawrence of Arabia". The supporting cast is outstanding, especially Chase Moore as the young boy who strikes up an everlasting friendship with Lucky. Overall, "Running Free" is a beautiful film which touts the triumph of good over evil, and the persistence of will which allows the underdog to prevail. A word of caution to parents: a frightening war scene and a pair of violent horse fights may be too intense for young children. Otherwise, a highly recommended movie.
My kids loved it! August 9, 2001
14 out of 14 found this review helpful
My six year old son is a horse lover, so we knew he would like the movie, but we didn't realize that he'd beg to see it over and over, for days. Afterwards, he and his younger brother would pretend they were the horses in the movie, and prance around the house with joy. My wife an I watched it a few times with them and thought it was great too; beautifully filmed.
 NOT for sensitive veiwers July 19, 2001
11 out of 14 found this review helpful
Overall, this movie was very enjoyable BUT it has some pretty disturbing scenes, that my young children found pretty upsetting. Be prepared to debrief little ones....
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