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The Water Horse / Legend of the Deep : 3 of 5
1.19.2008 1:39 PM \| Link	Even though I love movies about children and fantasy, I wasn't sure I was going to get to see this one, since the timing just wasn't good for me so soon after Christmas. But after my Mom & Dad saw it and enjoyed it (and told me I would definitely cry!), I saw it with my pal Melinda and I'm glad I made it! From the trailer I knew all about Agnus' discovery of the egg and how the creature eventually grows up to become the Loch Ness monster, but I had no idea the story was set against World War II, in particular a platoon of English troops who come to live at the children's home so they can guard the loch against German submarine attack. This provides some nice character interaction (and some nice pipe smoking scenes from the commander!) and even a small triangle between the children's mom, the commander, and the handyman who shares the secret of Crusoe (the name Agnus gives to the creature, after Robinson Crusoe). The special effects of the Water Horse itself are really well done, especially when it's a baby getting in trouble around the house. I thought the scenes of Crusoe being petted were incredible - the touching of the boy's hands seemed very real! Of course, soon Crusoe must live in the loch, where the legend is born (including a funny reenactment of the shooting of the famous Nessie photo), and eventually an unexpected story turn happens pitting poor Crusoe against the troops and their gigantic anti-submarine gun! I was certain the end was going to be unbearably sad, but thankfully the only tears I shed were from sentimental good-byes rather than tragedy! The Water Horse isn't going to win any awards, but I thought it was a nice touching story and I really enjoyed it. Labels: movies


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