The Water Horse: Legend of the Deep-Movie, DVD, Blu-ray Review (2008)

Based on Dick King-Smith’s novel (he wrote “Babe”), a fine reimagining of the Loch Ness monster legend. The location is the coast of Scotland, the time is World War II, and the action involves what happens when young, lonely Angus MacMorrow (Alex Atel) comes upon a sizable egg that hatches into a slippery, pecular creature Angus names Crusoe.

While Crusoe grows…and grows…and grows...these two form a fierce friendship, which naturally is threatened by those who fear all that Angus has come to love.

On high-definition, the cinematography is especially noteworthy (the movie was shot in new Zealand). As Angus’ parents, Emily Watson and Ben Chaplin easily override the cliches. As for the family befuddled dog, well, he needs his own movie.

Rated PG. Grade: B

View the trailer below: