Product reviewsBlack Beauty (DVD, 1999)

Black Beauty

The only reason I purchased the DVD was to see Sean Bean's performance. Unfortunately, the packaging and promotion of this film erroneously bills Sean Bean as "the star" of the film, yet he appears in only four scenes with less than five lines of dialogue. Sean Bean is only in the first 15 minutes of the movie. So this was a huge disappointment to me. This movie was released around the same time as "Goldeneye" the James Bond movie which Sean Bean had a major co-starring role and that film was a huge hit. I think the studio that produced "Black Beauty" was just trying to cash in on Sean Bean's success in "Goldeney" and use false advertising to overstate his participation in "Black Beauty". Just wanted to warn Sean Bean fans to only expect a very small "bit part" from him. Well, yes he looks lethally gorgeous, scrumptious yummy so handsome, good looking and gives his usual masterful, strong performance! So although he's only in a tiny bit of the film - for Bean Buffs you'd enjoy the fleeting glimpse of a performance in a sorely underwritten role.

However, overall this is a wonderful, wholesome clean-cut family film parents can enjoy with their kids. The costumes, sets, cinematography are gorgeous. This is a very glossy, visually appealing film with lush production values. The cast is very strong and gives excellent performances. David Thewlis and Eleanor Bron are wonderful in their roles - always known as wonderful character actors. The plot is fairly simplistic, but remember this is a film aimed at grammar school children. It's just such a relief to see a wholesome family picture with no violence, no sex, no exploding buildings.
The film will give small children a good sense of morals and ethics in a subtle way - without hitting the audience over the head with a hammer and overtly moralistic heavy handedness.

I was disappointed to see so little of Sean Bean - he's the only reason I wanted to see this film - but after his part was finished in the early portion of the film....I still was drawn in by a compelling story, narrative development and a lovely script. This film is a classic!

There are many other films which allegedly are "family pictures" but still have LOTS of violence - like "National Treasure" which got a PG rating but still had too much violence for small children (although Sean Bean is excellent in "National Treasure" also. So "Black Beauty" bills itself as a "family picture" and it actually deserves that title.

I highly recommend this movie for children of all ages!Read full review...

Great movie for kids to enjoy

It's hard to find good movies with horses in it for kids so this was a great one. My kids both really enjoy this one.

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Black Beauty is a Winner

A truly beautiful family film! ;) One of my all-time favorites. And the DVD arrived in Very Good condition (looked almost new) and appears to play perfectly.

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Black Beauty

I bought the Black Beauty DVD for my son. As a child I watched the original with my Grandmother and upon her request decided to obtain a copy for my son. I was a bit leary about the fact it was a remake, but turned out to be pleasantly surprised.
The movie is good quality and sticks with the story as much as the original. There was a birth scene that may be a bit graphic for some, but it only lasted a matter of seconds.
All in all it is a great family movie. My son is 2 and he watched almost the entire thing in one sitting. I think that says enough!Read full review...

Good movie

Love movies about animals and this is a good one for adults or kids

A forever favorite!

A superior movie, extremely well done and a treasure. When I was in my early teens I sat through two showings of this in a local theater, and have never forgotten how powerful it is. A poignant story of the life of a horse through the good times and the bad times - some extremely horrific. It ends on a happy note so that is good. Long years I dreamed of seeing it again, so when I found it for sale on eBay I made sure I bought it. "Black Beauty" will be enjoyed for many years.Read full review...

Very good

Great product

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Great title

Sad story but beautiful ending.

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Good old movie

Great gift

Black Beauty

Bought this for my Grand Daughter , She loved it .
Thanks for the quick service

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