Spirit Untamed
Spirit Untamed

Spirit Untamed

2021Movie88 minEnglish

Lucky Prescott's life is changed forever when she moves from her home in the city to a small frontier town and befriends a wild mustang named Spirit.

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IMDb5.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes47%
Metacritic42/100
Google Users43%
Director: Elaine BoganGenres: Animation, Adventure, Family, Western

Plot Summary

Lucky Prescott never really knew her late mother, Milagro, a fearless rodeo performer from Miradero. When Lucky moves to her father Jim's hometown, she discovers a wild mustang named Spirit. Together, Lucky and Spirit embark on an adventure to save Spirit's herd from a ruthless horse breaker and his team.

Critical Reception

Spirit Untamed received generally mixed to negative reviews from critics, who found it to be a bland and uninspired continuation of the Spirit franchise. While some praised its animation and themes of friendship, many felt it lacked the charm and emotional depth of its predecessors, ultimately failing to engage both younger and older audiences.

What Reviewers Say

  • The animation is a notable step up from the original series, offering vibrant visuals.
  • The film struggles with a predictable plot and underdeveloped characters.
  • Despite its positive messages, the story lacks the emotional resonance to truly captivate.

Google audience: Google users generally found Spirit Untamed to be a visually pleasant animated film, with many appreciating the message of friendship and courage. However, a common criticism was that the plot felt too formulaic and lacked originality, failing to provide the same level of excitement or emotional connection as expected.

Fun Fact

Spirit Untamed is a standalone film, not a direct sequel to the original Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron, but it serves as a continuation of the Spirit Riding Free television series.

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