The Colt [Blu-ray]

The Colt [Blu-ray] Review

If you read enough of the reviews on here, you will find that people with a sharp eye will point out that the crossed sabres insignia on one of the hats is upside down, and although I consider myself a Civil War enthusiast / history buff, I was able to forgive this one quirk and enjoy the movie for what it was: a truly worthwhile movie that was easy to watch and an emotional ride that moves you. I'm really surprised this movie didn't get more attention than it did (or maybe it did back when it first came out in 2005?) but I watched it with my girlfriend and we were both commenting on how much we were enjoying it....and she's not a Civil War enthusiast. Another thing that gets brought up in some reviews is the language, and for a Hallmark Entertainment film, it does contain the "God-*&^$" and a few curse words, but let's face it: it's about adult men fighting during the Civil War, and there are bound to be a few curse words.....but anyone who's reading this probably hears worse in their everyday life, so forgive this movie of its few curse words and keep in mind it does take place during the Civil War and there are moments of action and fighting. The main story is about the Colt, of course, and the emotional attachment of the main character and his fellow soldiers to it. Without giving too much away, the colt is born into a time of chaos and fighting and it turns out to be one good thing that bonds this small troop of Michigan Cavalry. This movie has something for everyone, and it moves along at a good pace and I really didn't find any boring or slow moments at all. There are a few scenes that definitely stand out, and as a grown man, am not ashamed to admit that I got a little emotional watching them because of the characters and their story (especially the main character). The acting is pretty good throughout and this has definitely become one of my favorite movies in my collection! I'm just sorry I'm catching this 5 years later! Overall, I would definitely say buy this movie and sit back and let the story of the Colt unfold and enjoy it. The dialogue, the scenery, the music, it all captures you and takes you back to 1864 and you can't help but cheer for the Colt! The last scene will definitely leave an impression on you......

The Colt [Blu-ray] Overview

It's 1864, and the First Michigan Cavalry is stranded in a Virginia forest, choking with smoldering fires and smoke and chilled by the distant cries of falling men. Among those stranded in this hell: the weary Sergeant Longacre (Steve Bacic, Out of Order); Covington (Darcy Belsher, Legalise), an illustrator enlisted to capture the Civil War in unerring detail; and trooper Jim Rabb (Ryan Merriman, Taken), who counts his brother among the casualties, yet still rides his beloved mare Jen with a true soldier's indomitable will to survive. Then one morning Jim discovers that Jen has given birth and by her side is a newborn colt, shaking and afraid, born to chaos, and clinging to his mother for life. Longacre orders Jim to shoot the foal, lest it prove a hindrance, but Jim--seeing the colt as a consolation and a reminder of the beauty of life--refuses.
An omen of good fortune, Jen and her nursing foal join the team of men marching toward unknown horizons. However, the camp is suddenly taken by Confederates, Jen and the colt are stolen, and Jim spurs a horse in a long, winding chase and shoots the fleeing soldier to retrieve the mother and baby. The incident has left him in darkness, afraid, lost, and separated from his bivouacked brigade, with a dying enemy on his hands. But honoring the Confederate Reb's last wish sparks in Jim a journey of remarkable honor and duty toward enlightenment and untold danger--one that will test the spirit and courage of a country at war and pay heartrending tribute to those of God's creatures who are blessedly innocent to the careless ways of man.

Special Feature(s): Full High Definition 1080p; 16x9 (1.78:1); 25GB Single Layer; English 5.1 Dolby Digital; English 5.1 Dolby Digital Uncompressed English 2.0 Stereo English 2.0 Stereo Uncompressed; The Colt: Youth at War; Smart Menu Technology: Browse the menu, on screen, without leaving film.

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