The Colt

THE COLT presented in a straightforward manner the tragedies of war from the individual soldier's point of view, on both sides. Important message for children to understand is that there are "good guys", decent human beings, on both sides. (This reminded me of some of Tolstoi's scenes in WAR and PEACE where one sees other individual soldiers struggling with the horrors of war).

The interplay between this wonderful little animal and the soldiers was another effective way to teach children about caring for something more vulnerable and innocent than ourselves.

I found the cinematography very beautiful at times and would enjoy sharing this film with many other friends and family, preferably with commercials left to the end or presented at the beginning.

A touching story of Civil War , without great ambitions but interesting, emotional in same measure, for offer a different perspective, maybe too sweet - sentimental about war.

But , important, is the honest manner to translate , grace image and acting, the Mihail Solohov story in different context but offering rich nuances to the dedication of a military for a colt who represents more than the mascot of military unit but the precise definition of himself.

I admitt, not considering it a memorable film, at the final, few cry drops were not far by me. And, indeed , I aprreciate the more than decent performances, the fair crafted story , the touching moments , especially the meet of jim with the family who helped him.

In short, just good job.

It was Ok but in my opinion nothing to brag about. James Welch Henderson, Arkansas 2/5/2021

I was leery of the title, as it sounded somewhat sentimental, yet our local librarian recommended my selection. Good call. This movie, unlike some Civil War movies, offers a real look at the humanity behind the soldier. What is mesmerizing is how the birth of a colt to an army mare changed the persona of the unit. The colt has all sorts of symbolism: new life among death; hope; redemption; promise. I hope to find a copy of the short story the film is based on and compare it to this film. One of the best scenes is when Jim, the main character, is sharing a meal with a farm family and as he describes his home state, he breaks down in tears from homesickness and despair. A touching and revealing film. A different look at the Civil War. While the ending is a horrible surprise, it is fitting for the irony portrayed throughout the film.

This is what I usually want to see when I see any story about war. The men who fight in wars are human beings. They harbor their own dreams, apart from the dreams which the war they fight in tries to instill into them.

It reminds me of the last scene in "All Quiet on the Western Front." Man's

This is not another movie about the Civil War. It does not gloss over the ugly parts and it does not make the tender parts too pretty.

What it does reveal is that men will always be weak and strong, and brave and scared and that to fight in a war is one of, is not the, most difficult thing a man can do in his life.

If we can be grateful, in the face of these calamities, it can only be vainglorious in contrast to the very sacrifices which we can only imagine were made on our behalf and will be made on our behalf for much more time to come.

While The Colt may only be a story, it had to be made. Mainly because as long as men fight wars, they must never forget that there is honor in many other things that war does not reveal about men.

I recommend it very highly.