Fierro, l'été des secrets

Simplicity. This is something that most of the films lack, and a very few contain thoroughly. I saw SUMMER OF THE COLT on T.V and loved it despite of its bad English dubbing.

This movie reminded me of my childhood days when we kids used to visit Grandpa's home in villege on summer vacations. This movie shows all the same.. nothing very important happens but the kids just end up learning something about life and love. As simple as that.

The performances are fine, especially Alexandra London Thompson is remarkable. I almost fell in love with her. Nice photography, sweet background score.. it's all there. I think this movie is underrated here.. and that's what made me write this comment. Watch it if you have chance, it's really lovely.

This film is an endearing tale filmed, it seems, in perhaps two different languages and dubbed (badly) into English for a mainstream release. The story of four children and their various adventures on their uncle's farm is a touching one, and is made up for by strong performances from the young leads and Tomas Vamos' sun-dappled photography.

Alexandra London-Thompson makes a highly impressive movie debut with an emotionally resonant performance far beyond her years. She is complemented by Santiago González Crende's Martin, a strong screen presence as a young local (it's worth noting a scene was deleted hinting at an attraction between the two).

Sadly the younger-brother characters soon become irritating, the middle brother because of his almost psychopathic need to tame a nearby horse, ('you're MINE now' he whispers to the poor animal as his eyes glint with Gary-Buseyesque intensity) - whilst the younger annoys with his pointless erupting into either baboon-impressions or farts.

But this is ultimately a family film, and could be a great watch for parents and children on a rainy afternoon. Plus, despite it's flaws, it has something a million Disney pics often don't; real heart.

The real treat of this movie is the performance by Miss London-Thomson. She conveys the character's emotions and expressions with perfect timing. Keep an eye out for any more of her work. I would really like to see her in other parts. She radiates grace and maturity through out the entire movie. It is her presence which makes this film a movie worth watching.