Hidalgo (2004)
Genre: Action / Adventure
Duration: 136 minuten
Country:
United States
Directed by: Joe Johnston
Stars: Viggo Mortensen, Omar Sharif and Frank Collison
IMDb score:
6,7 (89.365)
Releasedate: 4 February 2004
Hidalgo plot
"Unbridled. Unbroken. Unbeaten."
Frank T. Hopkins, one of the best long-distance horse riders, spends his time performing in Wild West shows. His claim that his horse Hidalgo is the best in the world does not go down well with an Arab sheik, who invites him to prove it in a 3000-mile race through the Arabian desert.
Actors and actresses
Frank Hopkins
Jazira
Sheikh Riyadh
Lady Anne Davenport
Buffalo Bill Cody
Sakr
Katib
Preston Webb
First Soldier
Texas Jack
Reviews & comments
brabusRUS
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- 1633 messages
- 2854 votes
Incredibly beautiful movie. It is indeed not your standard western. It is not only set in the USA, but also in the Arab countries. That gave a bit of variety to the story. The film was captivating from start to finish. The role of Frank Hopkins, as the mannered and laid-back cowboy, is a perfect fit for Mortensen. But his partner, Hidalgo, is also very good. You really feel a strong bond between the two. The film has its quiet moments, where you can enjoy the beautiful setting. But there is also plenty of action. So something for everyone.
A big 4.0*
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Geno
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- 303 messages
- 225 votes
This film had everything to conjure up something beautiful for the viewer... but (and I really tried) it failed to captivate me, let alone convince me.
It turned out to be a succession of predictability and that made it a very boring film. Even the actions, however spectacularly attempted, were dull.
As a protagonist - perhaps they were mistaken - you should be able to bring much more than Viggo Mortensen has been able to do; to look inscrutable and to put on a soft, hoarse voice; it was a show... well... Clint Eastwood blows everyone away with that, me included, but apparently he's a phenomenon.
A 1.5 for the effort.
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Roger Thornhill
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- 6285 messages
- 2595 votes
Less Lawrence of Arabia than Indiana Jones (how Hopkins there runs over the battlements with bullets whistling around his ears on all sides!), but when a feel good family film leaves such a satisfied glow on me as a viewer, that is also worth something. Mortensen is excellent in his role, not an untouchable demigod like some kind of Aragorn-lite but really a human being with weaknesses and willpower. Nice (but unfortunately too short) mini role from Malcolm McDowell, and JK Simmons is perfect for his role as Buffalo Bill!
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