A wonderful film that is true to the letter and the spirit of this classic children's story. Full Review

Assuming a good picture is one that transcends its own material -- pulls in a variety of people with no special interest in the subject -- then "Black Beauty" is a lumbering candidate for the glue factory. Full Review

Four (or more) movie versions precede this latest cinematic incarnation of "Black Beauty," but none have managed to capture the spirit of the book as well. Full Review

Rating: 3/5 -- This Black Beauty, unlike earlier versions of the book, wisely follows Sewell's lead and concentrates instead on this generous, trusting horse and the consequences of its encounters with humanity. Full Review

This level of equine empathy takes getting used to, but it's worth the trouble. Ms. Thompson's film may be precious, but it's also rapturously pretty and filled with surprising passion. Full Review

Rating: 2/4 -- It plays like a cross between New Age mysticism and anthropomorphism run amok. Full Review

Rating: 5/5 -- A harrowing and Beauty-ful version of the book. Full Review