The Black Stallion |
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Staring:
Kelly Reno, Mickey Rooney, Teri Garr, Clarence Muse, Hoyt Axton
Director:
Carroll Ballard
Average Customer Rating:  
List Price: $14.98
Our Price: $4.59
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Description
From its turbulent beginning in a storm-swept sea to its unforgettable horse race finale, The Black Stallion is a modern-day movie landmark. One of the most highly praised productions of 1979,it is "a wonderful experience...for adults and for kids" (Roger Ebert). When a shipwreck leaves Alec (Kelly Reno)a courageous young boyand The Blacka wild Arabian stallion 'stranded on a desolate island, the two share a frightening adventure of survival that forges a lasting bond of friendship between them. Upon their rescue, Alec and the magnificent horse continue their adventures when they join forces with ex-jockey and horse trainer Henry Dailey (Mickey Rooney). Recognizing the winning combination of The Black's remarkable spirit and Alec's unwavering devotion tohis friend, Dailey takes both under his wing and prepares them to go head to head with the world's best thoroughbreds in "the race of the century."
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Adapted from the beloved novel by Walter Farley, this 1979 family classic was hailed by no less than hard-to-please critic Pauline Kael, who wrote that "it may be the greatest children's movie ever made." A visual feast from start to finish, the timeless tale of The Black Stallion plays out on almost mythic terms. A young boy survives a shipwreck and is stranded on a deserted island with a graceful black stallion, with whom the boy develops an almost empathic friendship. After being rescued and returning home, the two make a winning team as jockey and lightning-fast racehorse under the tutelage of a passionate trainer, played by Mickey Rooney in an Oscar-nominated role. From its serenely hypnotic island sequence to the breathtaking race scenes, this delightful film is guaranteed to enthrall any viewer, regardless of age. The Black Stallion is a genuine masterpiece of family entertainment. --Jeff Shannon
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great!, 2010-02-10
This was a great buy. Unopened and shipped very fast! i got it in a couple days. thanks!
Excitement From Start to Finish, 2010-01-31
If you are looking for a great movie for kids and adults this is it. Even the slower parts maintain interest by building the relationship between the horse and the boy. Fabulous cinematography. I've seen at least one other adaptation of this and it was not as good. Young girls may like National Velvet better but I feel this is a better film on all levels.
Top Notch Family Video, 2010-04-10
This is an outstanding family video. I consider it ann all time favorite. Very Classic.
 Very Poor Service, Very poor quality DVD received, 2010-03-12
Very poor service from the Seller, but more than that the product we received was not "new" as stated. The DVD was of poor quality, obviously copied, the sound tract did not match the words being spoken in the movie. No response from the seller when we inquired about this. We also paid for expedited shipping and received standard shipping. Would definitely not recomment this seller. We had to go to good ol' Hollywood Video to get a quality product. We are embarrassed to have said we bought on Amazon.com for this movie. The movie deserved a much better quality product than what was received. Shame on you. That being said we have had good service previously from other sellers on Amazon. So we will proceed with caution from now on. Do NOT buy from this seller. We did not receive any support from Amazon either...but I guess that is the risk.
Top 10 on my List - A Beautifly done Timeless Film, 2010-01-31
I'm NOT a big horse nut, but the beauty of a Black Stallion should be iconic to most anyone regardless.
If you appreciate beauty in many things, and the visual is your delight, this film should capture you bigtime.
I was well into my 20's when I first saw this film, and there's nothing childish about it. It's a beautiful film for anyone who appreciates a cinamagraphic feast for the senses.
Most rarely realize the first 40 minutes of the film are almost entirely without dialog. You are simply served a wonderfully filmed story with little need for more.
While the first part of the story is sweet but simple, it turns nicely classic and more unusual as Mickey Rooney replays a serious hint of his childhood role in National Velvet, but now the boy grown old with years of hourse racing experience behind him. Again the images of the blazing fast Satllion running on a stormy nite for racing VIPs is just exquisitly done. The Big Wheel getting out into the muddy rain in his best shoes, looking at the panting hourse as if seeing some insane freak of nature.
Man I love the imagery in this film, and your handed that again and again.
The old barn, the barn office, the old cart horse in the foggy back streets of town. The country fields.
And Rooney. If you love the gruff old fart for his spirit and untempered personality, you'll appreciate his true, but fittingly fiesty yet soft character in one of his best late career roles.
The kid is perfect in his quirkyness, and Teri Garr is sweet as the mom who can't quite figure out how to deal with all the challenges that have suddenly entered her life.
The last half of the story may be a bit of a stretch for 30's/40's hourse racing. I'm not sure. But if you simply pick at otherwise fantastic movies, I feel sorry for you.
If you've seen it before, give it one more chance, in a quiet dark place with a bag of popcorn. Preferably a rainy nite.
Have your dog sit at your feet.
--LD
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Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
Audience Rating: G (General Audience)
Binding: DVD
EAN: 9780792833758
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, DVD, Full Screen, Letterboxed, Widescreen, NTSC
ISBN: 0792833759
Label: MGM (Video & DVD)
Manufacturer: MGM (Video & DVD)
Number Of Discs: 1
Publisher: MGM (Video & DVD)
Region Code: 1
Release Date: 1997-09-10
Running Time: 118
Studio: MGM (Video & DVD)
Theatrical Release Date: 1979-10-17 |
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