Unlike many american films with heavy special effects, the water horse isnt always a busy and distracting film. Qualifizierte bestellungen werden kostenlos geliefert. Alex etel, emily watson, ben chaplin, david morrissey, brian cox, carl dixon, nathan christopher haase, craig hall ii, ian harcourt, rex hurst, bill johnson ii, megan katherine, elliot lawless, lorraine mcdonald, marshall napier, edward newborn, louis owen collins, phil peleton, jay russell. Emily watson on january 14, 1967, emily anita watson was born in islington, london, england, to an architect father and an english professor mother.
A boy cares for a water horse, later known as the loch ness monster. The intended age group for this book is intermediate. Emily watson alex etel ben chaplin david morrissey brian cox priyanka xi marshall napier joel tobeck erroll shand craig hall. Emily watson filmography including movies from released projects, in theatres, in production and upcoming films. Find books like the water horse from the worlds largest community of readers. Legend of the deep stylised onscreen as simply the water horse is a 2007 family fantasy drama film directed by jay russell and written by robert nelson jacobs, based on dick kingsmith s childrens novel the water horse. Legend of the deep has a lot of shiny cgi effects and an adorable child ready and waiting to keep the rugrats occupied for a few hours this christmas, theres enough psychological and psychosexual stuff going on in the story to keep parents guessing too.
Based on a dick kingsmith book, the water horse is a fantasy movie where a little boy discovers the egg of a loch. Emily watson in the water horse 2007 ben chaplin and alex etel in the water horse. The water horse legend of the deep starring emily watson 2disc dvd,2008,used. Emily margaret watson born 14 january 1967 is an english actress. When a lonely young boy named angus discovers a large, mysterious egg along the shores of loch ness, no one is prepared for what lies within. But with the water horse growing ten times its size every day, angus finds it increasingly difficult to ke. The book is about a brother and sister that discover an egg on the beach and hatch it in the bathtub. Goodreads members who liked the water horse also liked. Legend of the deep, she proved she also has a pretty good knack for picking a heartwarming familyfriendly script. I read a lot of books and developed a good sense of storytelling. Adapted from dick kingsmiths childrens novel of the same name, water horse uses a modernday conversation in. But jay russells film also treats its audience with a degree of sophistication, particularly in the boys. Legend of the deep is the story of a young boy who brings home a magical egg. Legend of the deep, the based on the book by dick king smith, a boy in scotland finds an egg that hatches into a water horse.
It stars alex etel as a young boy who discovers a mysterious egg and cares for what hatches out of it. It opens just in the nick of time on christmas day, to save parents from having to take the kids to alvin and the chipmunks. Emily watson has more than her share of harrowing dramas in her filmography, but with 2007s the water horse. Made featurefilm debut in 1996 in breaking the waves, winning best actress from the national society of film critics and the new york film critics circle, as well as oscar and golden globe nominations. Inspire your inbox sign up for daily fun facts about this day in history, updates, and special offers. Emily watson filmography, movie list, tv shows and acting.
Emily margaret watson obe born 14 january 1967 citation needed is an english actress. Legend of the deep stylised onscreen as simply the water horse is a 2007 family fantasy drama film directed by jay russell and written by robert nelson jacobs, based on dick kingsmiths childrens novel the water horse. But how long can he keep such a big secret from his mom and the scottish government. The water horse 2007 miss potter 2006 kruistocht in spijkerbroek 2006.
Both are set during a world war water horse during the second, and war horse during the first. A boy watches an egg he found hatch into something incredible. Oct 22, 2007 but with the water horse growing ten times its size every day, angus finds it increasingly difficult to keep his new friend a secret. Legend of the deep is based on a book by the author of babe, made by the director of my dog skip, and stars the hero of millions and it fully lives up to its linage. As always, emily watson adds a wondrous depth to her portrayal of anguss mother, while priyanka xi shines in her debut. The film also stars emily watson, ben chaplin and david morrissey. Legend of the deep, is a welcome addition to the holiday season. But since this film is an adaptation of dick kingsmiths childrens novel, the creature is followed from its infancy, where its like a rambunctious. Legend of the deep is set in scotland during world war ii, and focuses on angus alex etel, a young boy who discovers an unusual egg at loch ness. This movie may be fine if you havent read the book, but having just read the book as a. Legend of the deep alex etel and emily watson overview based on the novel by babe author dick kingsmith, the water horse. She began her career on stage and joined the royal shakespeare company in 1992. Soft spoken and unassuming, emily watson a consummate actors actor sat down with our group of 20 bloggers in new york the day after we attended the premiere of war horse for an interview.
Legend of the deep stylised onscreen as simply the water. With emily watson, david morrissey, alex etel, bruce allpress. After a selfdescribed sheltered upbringing, watson. In both movies she plays the mother of the lad who cares for the titular animal. Jan 01, 1990 the water horse by dick kingsmith is a childrens fantasy fiction book.
Alex etel, emily watson, ben chaplin, david morrissey, brian cox, carl dixon. Sitting around a board room table in the disney new york offices, watson was poised and without pretense as she sat down to answer our questions. Revolution studios, walden medias, and beacon pictures the water horse. After a selfdescribed sheltered upbringing, watson attended university for three years in bristol, studying english literature.
Legend of the deep known sometimes as just the water horse, is a 2007 family fantasy film loosely based on a book by dick kingsmith, directed by jay russell and coproduced by the same company who coproduced the lion, the witch, and the wardrobe, and the last film to be coproduced by revolution studios. After waking up in a morgue, an orphaned teen discovers she now possesses superpowers as the chosen halobearer for a secret. The water horse 2007 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. The more secure you feel, the more unbalanced you can let yourself become. Join facebook to connect with emily watson and others you may know.
Emily watson gebore 14 januarie 1967 is n engelse aktrise. Angus is a boy living in a manor in the scottish lakeside of loch ness with his housekeeper mom who discovers an egg in the water. But with the water horse growing ten times its size every day, angus finds it increasingly difficult to keep his new friend a secret. The water horse anne macmorrow 2007 wahwah ruby compton 2006 the.
Legend of the deep is a 2007 family fantasy drama film directed by jay. When it hatches, he sees a creature that looks like an amphibious mammal and he takes care of it. Ben chaplin, david morrissey and brian cox excel in supporting roles. Emily watson anne macmorrow, alex etel angus macmorrow, ben chaplin lewis mowbray, david morrissey capt.
Emily watson was born in islington, london, england, united kingdom. Emily watson filmography, movie list, tv shows and acting career. Molly moon and the incredible book of hypnotism 2015 testament of youth 2014 the theory of everything 2014. Empty family films that wont make adults gag are always in short supply, so a pleasing british fantasy, the water horse.
The water horse by dick kingsmith is a childrens fantasy fiction book. Thomas hamilton, priyanka xi kirstie macmorrow, marshall napier sgt. Twotime academy award nominee emily watson 1998, hilary and jackie. He soon discovers that the strange, mischievous hatchling inside is none other than the water horse, the lochs most mysterious and fabled creature. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comic con sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events.
The movie, based on the book by british childrens author dick kingsmith, is the story of angus, a boy who discovers a strange egg on the shores of loch ness. Emily watson celebrity profile check out the latest emily watson photo gallery, biography, pics, pictures, interviews, news, forums and blogs at rotten tomatoes. Stalin reign of terror dvd by emily watson pam ferris. Emily watson full list of movies and tv shows in theaters, in production and upcoming films. In 2002, she starred in productions of twelfth night and uncle vanya at the donmar warehouse, and was nominated for the 2003 olivier award for best actress for the latter. Emily watson was born and raised in london, the daughter of katharine venables, an english teacher, and richard watson, an architect. Its directed by jay russell ladder 49, my dog skip from a screenplay by robert nelson jacobs and stars emily watson, ben chaplin and yearold alex etel millions as angus. She applied to drama school and was rejected on her first attempt. Twotime academy awardr nominee emily watson 1998, hilary and jackie.
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