The Legend of Longwood DVD review
A beautiful new film out of Ireland, The Legend of Longwood, is coming to DVD on June 4 from Shout! Factory, following its appearance at several film festivals in early 2015. An adventure for all ages, the release includes a fascinating behind-the-scenes featurette as a bonus feature.
Crumbling castles, mysterious riddles, frightening spirits, beautiful horses and a plucky, fearless heroine – director Lisa Mulcahy has lovingly burnished the most beloved coming-of-age elements in this “quest” film, set in the starkly beautiful landscapes of rural Ireland, set to music from Brave composer Patrick Neil Doyle.
The film stars Lucy Morton as Mickey Miller, a thoroughly modern 12-year-old American girl whose great love is horses. Not surprisingly, she has little enthusiasm for her mother’s plan to take Mickey and her little brother to start a new life in a run-down mill she has inherited in Longwood, a windswept Irish town at the end of the world. Mickey’s presence in Longwood coincides with the return of the Black Knight, a legendary ruler who found no peace after his baby daughter was taken from him, and whose appearances always mean that something evil is going to happen to the villagers. Mickey hears and sees things that others can’t, and forms an immediate bond with Silver, the proudest, haughtiest, most untamable horse in the stalls of a nearby castle. Realizing that she is directly linked to the story of the Black Knight, Mickey and her new friend Sean set out to redeem the knight so as to bring lasting peace to Longwood. But first she must save the lives of seven horses and thwart the evil plans of a greedy, ambitious woman – a mighty handful even for the bravest girl!
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Sounds like a movie worth watching 🙂
This sounds like a nice story, I’ll see if I can find it. Thank you for sharing this review.
This sounds like a great movie. I will add it to my list 🙂
I never heard of this movie before. I think my kids would enjoy it, though. I will have to check it out. Thanks for sharing.
Wasn’t familiar with this one, but looks like something my whole family would enjoy together. Thanks for the recommendation!
That does sound fairly magical! I’ll have to gather the gang and watch this one!
I love the twists and turns this story is taking. It is a show I’d like to see with my daughter(teen). The Ireland setting is a big plus. 🙂
I haven’t heard about this move, but looks like one I would like to watch. I will have to check and see if I can find it.
I am fascinated with Ireland, so that factor alone really draws me in. Sounds like a fantastic movie!
Sounds like it is going to be a great movie. I can not wait to check it out, it sounds like one that would have a little something for everyone.
I have not heard of this movie. Sounds like a great family movie!
This looks like a great movie. I will have to add it to my list of must-see films.
sounds like something I SHOULD watch!
I’ve never heard of this before, but it looks like a great movie to watch!
This DVD sounds like a wonderful one for all the family who will be able to enjoy this ‘modern day fairy tale.’ It seems to have all the ingredients for a wonderful movie. You could buy it and make your own popcorn!
I really want to see this movie. It looks so majestic!
The setting sounds beautiful!