![]() It is important to remember that War Horse was originally a story for children, and in this regard a fair amount of latitude can be granted. ![]() This is supposed to mark the ensuing events as truly remarkable - and they surely are - but only because the narrative eschews logic and is, objectively speaking, absurd. ![]() We are immediately told: ‘It’s a horse, not a dog’. The heartstrings are tugged and plucked within thirty seconds of the film commencing, and this rather sets the tone for the entirety. The story of War Horse is a paean to the timeless relationship between man and beast, and there’s no doubt this particular tale, centring on a horse named Joey, possesses a primal quality. ![]()
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