Water Horse

During World War II, a lonely young boy named Angus discovers a mysterious egg. He hatches it, revealing a mythical creature known as a 'water horse'. As the creature, whom he names Crusoe, grows rapidly, Angus must hide him from his mother and the British military, leading to a heartwarming and adventurous tale of friendship and bravery.

The Water Horse: Legend of the Deep received generally mixed to positive reviews from critics, with many praising its visual effects and emotional core, though some found the plot predictable. Audiences generally responded well to the family-friendly fantasy adventure.

• Visually impressive with charming performances, especially from the young lead.

• A heartwarming tale of friendship that may be a bit too familiar for some.

• Offers a touch of classic monster movie charm and gentle adventure.

Google audience: Audiences appreciated the film's magical creature and the emotional bond between the boy and his pet. Some felt the story was a bit slow in parts, but the overall sentiment was positive, highlighting it as a good family film.

Nominated for a Saturn Award for Best Family Film.

The CGI for the water horse, Crusoe, was so advanced for its time that it inspired some of the techniques used in later creature-feature films.