I really enjoyed watching War Horse. The incredibly strong bond between Albert and Joey was what pulled me into the movie. When Joey was taken away from Albert, who had trained and raised him, he was devastated. He was especially upset knowing that he there is a possibility Joey could not make it out of the war alive. The ending was remarkable though. It was so well drawn out, how Albert was unable to see with a rage over his eyes from the poison gas, and how Joey knew the sound of his voice. Through everything, and despite the chaos of the war, Joey and Albert were able to make it back to each other.
What really touched me in the movie was how the horses were treated in the war. They were not regarded as animals as they were treated like property. The soldiers claimed them, and then failed to actually care for them. The horses were forced to pull items of extremely heavy weights, and were worn out from their treks. They were not treated properly for their fatigue and injuries, and often died in travel. I felt terrible for the horses, and now understand why there were so many casualties among them.
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