Critic Reviews

Plenty of visuals but little of the rhythm, flow or characterizations that made the earlier film an instant children's classic.

The hoofbeats are seismic, the music is like hot cheese, and the sandy vistas thrill appropriately: It's a perfectly rousing Ben-Her of a centerpiece.

There are two good things to say about The Young Black Stallion" It's beautifully shot, and it's short.

Stallion" has gorgeous cinematography with spectacular landscapes - plus a lazy script, forgettable performances and regrettably uninspired direction.

Does not measure up to its predecessor, but it's child-friendly and lasts only 45 minutes.

Joins the small pool of films that have dared to use Imax to tell a story.

A film truly geared to the 6-year-old level. If not younger.

A visually opulent but dramatically undernourished prequel to the 1979 hit of almost the same name.

A visual treat diminished by lifeless dialogue and self-conscious acting.

Designed to maximize the visual opportunities for Imax's cameras even as it minimizes the dramatic conflicts that make for a satisfying moviegoing experience.