Black Beauty

1994
US
1h 22min
U

Directed by: Caroline Thompson
Cast: Andrew Knott, Sean Bean, David Thewlis, Jim Carter, Peter Davison, Alan Cumming

The most famous horse in children's literature returns in a faithful screen version by debut director Thomson, whose work as a screenwriter - 'The Secret Garden, Edward Scissorhands, The Nightmare Before Christmas' - taps into a darker current of childhood vision. The pace sets off at a gallop, and should intrigue adults as well as younger viewers.