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Flicka (2006)
Visually stunning, enjoyable tale
OK, so the critics don't like it because is is predictable and there's nothing really new about the story. Fair criticism..frankly, I predicted just about every turn the plot took before they happened. However, look past the fairly thin plot and see this movie through a child's eyes: BEAUTIFUL cinematography, good performances by the lead actors, not overly long (i.e. not long enough to put a child to sleep), and most importantly a happy ending. Look at it from a parent's perspective: a good story, a happy ending, but most of all a subtle warning about being too strict with your kids and putting your needs/wants ahead of theirs. This movie struck a chord with me as I sat watching it with my 2 daughters, and while I went in expecting to hate it I actually was moved by the story. Your results may vary, but if you have a 8-13 year old daughter, I can think of FAR worse ways to spend a couple of hours than taking her to this movie.