Author: Malcolm McDowell

Brand: Touchstone Video

Format: AC-3

Release Date: 02-10-2015

Details: Product Description A sandstorm of epic proportions. A swarm of locusts so massive it obliterates the relentless sun. Deadly traps that defy imagination. These are just a few of the astonishing obstacles Frank T. Hopkins, the greatest long-distance racer ever, faces in the rousing action-adventure HIDALGO. Based on a true story and starring Viggo Mortensen (THE LORD OF THE RINGS Trilogy), Hopkins (Mortensen) and his mustang Hidalgo enter the ultimate extreme sport of its time -- the Ocean Of Fire. Underdogs challenging the finest Arabian horses and riders, they must not only survive the grueling race across 3,000 miles of the Arabian Desert's punishing terrain, but they must thwart the evil plots of competitors who vow victory at all costs! A great story of personal triumph, amazing special effects, and memorable characters make HIDALGO one of the most thrilling adventures ever. Amazon.ca While American director Joe Johnston is accustomed to big-budget spectacles (he directed, among others, Jurassic Park III and Jumanji), it is with Hidalgo that he reconnects with a certain vision of old-fashioned Hollywood entertainment. In 1890, Frank T. Hopkins, of Native American descent, is considered one of the best horsemen in the American West, a reputation largely due to his mustang, Hidalgo. Invited by the Sheikh to participate in the Ocean of Fire, a race of nearly 5,000 km across the Arabian Desert, he will have to face much more than just sandstorms or swarms of locusts. Inspired by true events, Hidalgo skillfully blends adventure and western into a production that is often spectacular and effective, despite the presence of a few unconvincing special effects. Although the moral questions raised (loyalty, purity, courage) are not the most original, and narrative clichés (such as the characterizations of Arab and American peoples) abound, the film remains quite thrilling, bolstered by performances from the charismatic Omar Sharif (Lawrence of Arabia) and Viggo Mortensen (The Lord of the Rings), as well as the presence of a particularly expressive and charming horse. A making-of featurette and a short film on the history of mustangs round out the DVD presentation. – Helen Faradji Special Features "Sand & Celluloid" Making-Of Featurette -- A Behind-The-Scenes Look At The Special Effects And The Adventure Of Making HIDALGO|"America's First Horse" -- Enhanced Computer Feature: Venture Beyond The Movie To The Incredible Story Of Hidalgo's Ancestors, The Spanish Mustangs

UPC: 786936228120

EAN: 9780788849039

Languages: English

Binding: DVD

Item Condition: UsedVeryGood