Into the West

This film's title is forgettable, though the film is not. It also is a film that defies categories. (i. e., adventure, family, etc.)

The cast is marvelous, including the children, and not least of all the beautiful horse. It is this ensemble of actors that endows the film with a legendary quality that is hard to forget.

The modern, harsh, and unadorned setting makes the story all the more poignant because it is not a fairytale. We can relate to these characters because their problems are problems that confront all of us. It is a story about underdogs we can root for, and about how animals and children enrich our lives by reminding us to set aside our cynicism, have faith, and be true to ourselves.

This is a great, highly underrated film that I'd recommend to anyone, anytime. I loved it!