
War Horse
PG-13, 2011, Walt Disney Pictures
Director:
Steven Spielberg
Starring:
Emily Watson, Benedict Cumberbatch, Tom Hiddleston, Peter Mullan, David Thewlis, Jeremy Irvine, Niels Arestrup
Plot:
Set against a sweeping canvas of rural England and Europe during the First World War, the beginning highlights the remarkable friendship between a horse named Joey and a young man called Albert, who tames and trains him. When they are forcefully parted, the film follows the extraordinary journey of the horse as he moves through the war, changing and inspiring the lives of all those he meets.
1
Boy and horse persevere to do impossible
Themes: Determination, Encouragement, Giving Up, Impossible Odds, Perseverance, Quitting
2
Boy misjudges alcoholic father
Themes: Assumptions, Father-Son, Judging, Presumptions, Pride
3
Boy's pride leads to literal fall
Themes: Competition, Ego, Pride
4
Man blames God for life's troubles
Themes: Blaming God, Storms of Life, Suffering
5
Cavalry officers race for first place
Themes: Competition
6
Enemy attack catches soldiers by surprise
Themes: Alert, Attack, Overconfidence, Preparation, Spiritual Warfare, Surprise, Underestimate, Unexpected
7
Courage comes in different forms
Themes: Bravery, Courage, Grandparents
8
Young soldiers prepare to face death
Themes: Bravery, Courage, Death, Facing Trials, War, War Heroes
11
Soldier prays Psalm 23 while walking across battlefield
Themes: Bible Illustration, Danger, Fear, Helping Others, Trusting God