Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron (2002)

Directors:

Kelly Asbury
Lorna Cook

Writer:

John Fusco (screenplay)

Release Date:

24 May 2002 (USA)

Genre:

Animation | Adventure | Family | Western

Tagline:

The spirit of the Wild West lives on

Plot:

As a wild stallion travels across the frontiers of the Old West, he befriends a young human and finds true love with a mare. |

Plot Keywords:

Stallion | Old West | Wild Stallion | Mare | Waterfall

Awards:

Nominated for Oscar. Another 8 wins & 15 nominations

Cast

Matt Damon	...	Spirit (voice)
James Cromwell	...	The Colonel (voice)
Daniel Studi	...	Little Creek (voice)
Chopper Bernet	...	Sgt. Adams (voice)
Jeff LeBeau	...	Murphy / Railroad Foreman (voice)
John Rubano	...	Soldier (voice)
Richard McGonagle	...	Bill (voice)
Matt Levin	...	Joe (voice) (as Matthew Levin)
Adam Paul	...	Pete (voice)
Robert Cait	...	Jake (voice)
Charles Napier	...	Roy (voice)
Meredith Wells	...	Little Indian Girl (voice)
Zahn McClarnon	...	Little Creek's Friend (voice)
Michael Horse	...	Little Creek's Friend (voice)
Donald Fullilove	...	Train Pull Foreman (voice) (as Don Fullilove)

Also Known As:

Spirit (USA) (promotional title)

Runtime:

83 min | Spain:86 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Sound Mix:

DTS | Dolby Digital | SDDS

Certification:

Brazil:Livre | Portugal:M/6 | Iceland:L | South Korea:All | Argentina:Atp | Australia:G | Austria:0 | Canada:G | Finland:S | France:U | Germany:o.Al. | Netherlands:AL | Peru:PT | Philippines:G | Singapore:G | Spain:T | Sweden:7 | Switzerland:7 (canton of Geneva) | Switzerland:7 (canton of Vaud) | Switzerland:7 (canton of the Grisons) | UK:U | USA:G

Company:

DreamWorks Animation

Trivia:

During the opening sequence, the cloud formation behind the eagle looks like a herd of horses. Also, when Spirit is chasing the eagle a while later, his shadow and the eagle's merge together, making Spirit appear to have wings.

Goofs:

Continuity: When escaping from the soldiers' compound, as Little Creek stops the Colonel from shooting Spirit, Spirit's reins alternate being on his neck and over his head between shots.

Quotes:

Little Indian Girl: Bye-bye horsey!

Movie Connections:

Spoofed in Home on the Range (2004)

Soundtrack:

Get off my back

An animated movie that is to be commended. One that is up there with the best.

Spirit is a unique and original look at western life from the point of view of a wild horse, and native Americans. The film focuses on the friendships and perils that a wild horse, Spirit, encounters during his life.

Very well done in the presentation, using the technology available today to deliver stunning visuals that are breathtaking in their depth and realism.

The music is fantastic, with songs by Bryan Adams, and music by Hans Zimmer, who also was responsible for the extremely popular music from the 1994 Disney hit, The Lion King.

The story is not very deep but the fact that it isn't quite as in-depth as some movies doesn't in my opinion detract from the film as a whole.

An excellent film which I enjoyed immensely, and that is suitable for all the family. Not one to be missed. (10/10)