Matialth Good concept, poorly executed.

CommentsXp Best movie ever!

Ceticultsot Beautiful, moving film.

Aneesa Wardle The story, direction, characters, and writing/dialogue is akin to taking a tranquilizer shot to the neck, but everything else was so well done.

Ingvild Oset I am trying to be objective when rating movies on here. As an example, I gave my favourite movie a 9, and Flicka (an 8 on my scale) has always been my second favourite. However, I'm not sure I can stay completely objective on this one, because I see a lot of people don't think it's that great, and yet I can't give it any less than 8.Flicka is a horse movie, I have to face that fact. This is probably why it's not as loved by the casual viewer as it is by me. When I first watched it I was a horse person. I'm not really anymore, but I still adore them, and that might affect my view on Flicka.To me it's more than a horse movie. It has a bare minimum of romance, which I like, not because I don't like romance, but because so many stories are about more than that. But it is a story about love; a girl's love to a wild horse, and her battle to tame it in spite of her father. It's about a father's journey to getting to know and respect his daughter, and a family learning to break the silence and speak up about what bothers them. Her brother's sub plot is very touching to me, and the parents' relationship is a nice touch. This movie is warming and heart-breaking, and if you like horses or family love, or best of all, both, this movie will definitely make you feel, maybe even cry.

christinasindelar-359-559001 The first time I saw this movie, I was immediately in love with it. I found myself connecting with the girl, Katie, and I could easily see myself being in her place. One of the main things I admire about her is her bravery. I don't think I could be as brave as her in some of the situations she gets stuck in. Katie is a farm girl, just like me, so I really enjoyed the whole ranch setting. I really do look up to her. I never was a big horse person, but after watching this movie, I actually want a horse. I like all the characters they picked for the movie. One of my favorite characters was the dad, Tim McGraw. He is one of my favorite country singers, so it was really neat to see him in this movie. He played the part very well. This movie kept my attention the whole time and there was never a dull moment. I would definitely recommend this movie to anyone and everyone.

ma-cortes This is about a teenaged and traumatized young girl named Katy McLaughlin(Alison Lohman). After his boarding school she returns to home along with her lovely mother(Maria Bello) and family . The adolescent tries rehabilitate a wild horse and simultaneously her father(Tim McGraw). She captures it, being gently handled , she tames the wild stallion and names it Flicka. The magnificent horse escapes and Katy is determined effort to find her missing black colt. The father along with his cowboys(Danny Pino) tracks it down and is captured again and sold to a rodeo competition owner. But domineering father over her and brother(Ryan Kwanten) drives them both a renowned Mustang championship, a spectacular rodeo with savage horses.The story concerns on a rebel teenager and a wild and intelligent horse who comes to be his best friend. The tale gets to capture the qualities about love, sacrifice, friendship and dramatic parents-sons relationship. Although is slow moving at times and some pedestrian, the movie is still effective enough to hold interest and bring a tear or two. Evocative and pleasant musical score by Aaron Zigman and glamorous,stunning cinematography by Michael Muro, reflecting spectacular outdoors. Director Michael Mayer after his impressive directorial debut('At home at the end of the world' with Colin Farrell and Dallas Roberts who plays here a secondary role) directs his second movie, exquisitely filmed and with many precious moments . The picture is a worthwhile treat the whole family can enjoy.Another films about teens-horses relationship are the following : Tonka(directed by Lewis R. Foster with Sal Mineo), The Black Stallion(1979, Carrol Ballard) and different versions about 'Black Beauty' novel by Anne Sewell, directed by Max Nosseck(1946), filmed by James Hill(1971) with Mark Lester, and adaptation by Caroline Thomson(1994) with Sean Bean, among others.

Violet Weed If you just want to watch a sappy horse story, okay, this movie is one. But if you think you are going to see a movie based on Mary O'Hara's book, you will be sorely disappointed and disgusted. There was absolutely no reason to 'update' the story. Mary O'Hara would 'turn over in her grave' if she'd been forced to watch this travesty. It is not 'true' to the book. It is NOTHING like the book. The original movie "My Friend Flicka" starring Roddy McDowall, Foster Preston, etc. is far far far better a movie.You should rent it, you'll see what I mean. Better yet, actually READ the book, since apparently you did not if you think THIS movie is 'true' to the book.