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Before seeing this movie I was hoping that it will be an interesting
adventure movie with made with modern technology without annoying
blocks. I was wrong! The main character was familiar by the half of the
film I recognized Terrence Hil in him (but believe me it's a cheap
imitation of him)! The story of a "one-man-army" cowboy who is the
dream of every single women is a little burnt out for me, and just to
make a complex character his mother is Indian so there is a mysterious
side of him too. Now that's lame if you ask me.

A couple of words about the story. Our cowboy - who won every long
distance horse race with his mustang Hidalgo - goes to Saudi Arabia for
a race across the desert to prove that his horse is the best and to
take the great prize and save the mustangs in his motherland. In the
desert he faces a lot of dangers and adventures. There is a scene when
a sandstorm reaches the racers now that was absolutely cut out of "The
Mumy returns".

The story is not original and boring and the acting is awful. The only
thing that made me watch this film was that it has the most beautiful
horses in it that I ever seen. My vote is 3/10..

very exploring and adventerous movie.must watch.good entertainment.

awesome movie... love the mustang breed and what an awesome ending.

a great film oe of the best see it.

long riding has been around for cenutries-- a true story and well done to boot.

One of the best movies ever made I think. It is moving and inspirational every time it is watched..

An excellent, epic tale. This is not a fast-paced film; rather, think
of it as story unfolding before your eyes, so sit back and enjoy the
ride. There's plenty of adventure along the way, and I shed a few tears
as well. It is a moving narrative.

Viggo Mortensen plays the lead character, Frank T. Hopkins, with
aplomb, humor, humility, and spunk. Hidalgo, his painted mustang, plays
his part well, also! Hopkins is a cowboy/Pony Express rider with a
heritage that he holds to himself and is revealed in time. Especially
heart-wrenching is the Battle of Wounded Knee. More massacre than
battle, it had a profound and personal impact on Hopkins' life.

In the legendary 3,000-mile Ocean of Fire race across the sands of the
Arabian desert, Hopkins and his horse must face treachery and the cruel
desert elements in an endurance race that pushes man and beast to their
limits. If you like horses, adventure, and epic films, this is a movie
for you.

Expect moments of triumph and humor that make you laugh and cheer, as
well as moments of tragedy. It is a story beautifully told and
carefully crafted, though not without mistakes.

A few scenes could have been edited to preserve the epic feel while
maintaining the film's pace. At certain points it was natural for the
film to slow down, but it should not have been allowed to slow down to
the point of stalling. However, in defense of the filmmakers, they were
successful in capturing the tedium, beauty and peril of crossing a
desert in a 3,000-mile race, and it gave viewers a real feeling for
what it might be like to make such a journey.

The relationship Frank T. Hopkins has with his horse in this movie is
especially touching, and is perhaps the highlight of the film.

Supporting roles by the rest of the cast were outstanding. Omar Sharif
was amazing as always. Even the smallest actors shone in their parts.

Mr. Mortensen's diverse talents, including his aptitude for learning
languages (Lakota/Sioux in this case), his own horseback riding skills,
and his versatility as an actor made him a perfect fit for this part.
Mr. Mortensen's book, Miyelo, which sprang from this movie, is a fine
choice for anyone who wants to see a sampling of Mr. Mortensen's
outstanding photography.

Frank T. Hopkins remained a staunch advocate of the wild Mustang horse
until his death. Keep in mind that the real Frank T. Hopkins was known
for his weaving of tall tales; thus, the "legendary" Ocean of Fire
race.

A highly recommended movie..