| Moondance Alexander | 
 enlarge | Director: Michael Damian
Actors: James Best, Don Johnson, Lori Loughlin, Kay Panabaker, Sasha Cohen
Studio: 20th Century Fox
Category: DVD
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Avg. Customer Rating:  31 reviews
Sales Rank: 1848
Format: Color, Dolby, Dvd-video, Subtitled, Widescreen, Ntsc
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Subtitled), French (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled)
Rating: G (General Audience)
Number Of Items: 1
Running Time: 94
Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.3 x 0.6
MPN: 2250324
UPC: 024543503248
EAN: 0024543503248
ASIN: B0012KSUT0
Theatrical Release Date: October 19, 2007
Release Date: April 29, 2008
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A sweet family drama about a girl and her misunderstood horse, Moondance Alexander focuses on a teenager who is longing to fit into a world where she is considered an oddball. Though Moondance (Kay Panabaker) is cute as a button, she's saddled with an unpopular name and that, apparently, is enough to make other 15-year-old girls dislike her. But when the spunky kid finds a mischievous runaway pinto, her life changes for the better. The horse's owner is played by a gravely voiced Don Johnson, who allows Moondance to work at his stable. In return, he will also train her to ride Checkers, who is her new best friend. Moondance is convinced that Checkers is a champion jumper in the making that just needs someone to believe in him. She believes. And by the end of the movie, the parable won't be lost on anyone that in bringing out the best in Checkers, Moondance also discovers her own worth. Directed by soap opera star Michael Damian, the film has a warm, but cheesy made-for-TV vibe. The movie is not without charm. But there are virtually no surprises here, and the viewer easily guesses what will happen way before it actually does. Panabaker, Johnson and Lori Loughlin (as Moondance's mom) are all wonderful in their roles. But figure skater Sasha Cohen is sorely miscast as Moondance's high-school nemesis. --Jae-Ha Kim
Product Description
Inspired by a true story this family adventure features an all-star cast including Don Johnson Olympic-skating silver medalist Sasha Cohen Lori Loughlin and Kay Panabaker. Life is a rough ride for awkward friendless 15-year-old Moondance (Panabaker). But when a Pinto pony named Checkers leaps into her life Moondance pursues a dream she never knew she had. Convinced that Checkers has champion potential she enters him in the Bow Valley Classic and in the process learns only perseverance lands you in the winner's circle. Directed by Michael Damian and featuring an irresistible soundtrack Moondance Alexander is an uplifting story the whole family will enjoy.System Requirements:Running Time: 94 minutesFormat: DVD MOVIE Genre: CHILDREN/FAMILY Rating: G UPC: 024543503248 Manufacturer No: 2250324
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A Wonderful Movie That You Can Watch Again and Again!! August 6, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I would highly recommend Moondance Alexander! It is a movie for all ages! The storyline is wonderful, the cast is amazing and Michael Damian directed it beautifully.
If you're thinking of buying this movie, don't hesitate!
Personal Perspective of a young lady smitten by a Pinto Pony July 25, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
My Wife and I watched Moondance Alexander, last evening. We were entranced! It was obviously a real and personally inspired story. The young lady, Moondance was a beautiful and charming actress. Our favorites were The Mother, played by Lori Laughlin and Dante, played by Don Johnson.
It was obvious that Dante was an effective Trainer. He was also an enigematic personable character in the beginning! As the movie progressed... Moondance became his healer and in turn he became her encourager, and major influence to fill-in for her deceased Father! My Brother in Kansas is a lover of horses who owns and trains quarter horses. He often comments that working with horses everyday is far better than working with people! Since he is a Retired Army Officer, he should know!
Everyone with teenage daughters should view this Movie, along with their Daughters! Gratefully, Retired Chaplain Fred W. Hood
Wonderful Family movie July 25, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I had the misfortune of watching "Picture This" the night before. I quickly turned it off, as it was garbage. But luckily while watching the previews for other movies, I came upon "Moodance Alexander". I rented it and must say, it was a terrific family movie! Kay Panabaker is a wonderful actress and the others in the cast were perfect. The story of the sweet young girl who is a bit of an outcast, and her horse was sentimental. The only flaw was "Dante" played by Don Johnson. We never find out why he was so crabby. Other than that, which was minor, you will love "Moondance".
SADDLE UP WITH SOME TISSUES AND POPCORN July 20, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Moondance Alexander
This is a sweet, family-oriented, little movie. If you or any members of your family love to watch a good, clean-cut, non-cussing, happy movie, then this is for you. And, oh my gosh -- NO nudity!!!!! WHAT?!!!!
Moondance is a young girl, living in Colorado. Doesn't have too many friends, marches to the beat of a different drummer. Has an excellent attitude even though her dad has passed and like previously mentioned, she is not Miss Popular.
Enter into her life a darling horse -- Checkers -- who is owned by Don Johnson. Moondance and Checkers prove to be friends and you should see what life brings to them!!!!
This is a great family movie -- which are hard-pressed to find these days. You do not have to be a horse lover to be rooting for Checkers all the way! What a beautiful animal -- he is so cool he has THREE movie star horses playing him in the movie.
This movie is a tad predicatble, but is full of good vibes, drama, sentiment, and heart-warming situations. There are classmates who treat Moondance badly, but this is a good lesson for the kids watching. And for us older kids, Don Johnson is still VERY easy on the eyes.
Grab some kleenex and some popcorn and enjoy! I highly recommend this movie for ANY age.
Thank you!
Pam
Great viewing for any age July 12, 2008
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
Moondance Alexander is a great film....very heart warming. It's very clean.....G rated. The writer took two misfits and their lives were changed, through love for a horse and belief in the trainer. Don Johnson was perfect for the role of Donta.I would love to see more from Michael Damian.
I always look at the rating before I buy . This film is proof that great films can also be clean films.
Louise H.
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