About The Water Horse: Legend of the Deep

"The Water Horse: Legend of the Deep" is an enchanting family film released in 2007. Based on Dick King-Smith's novel "The Water Horse", the movie explores the Scottish legend of the Loch Ness Monster. It tells the story of a lonely boy named Angus who discovers an unusual egg at the loch's shore. The egg later hatches into a creature, which Angus names Crusoe. As Crusoe grows incredibly fast and soon becomes too large to hide, Angus takes him to the only available body of water - the Loch. Here, Crusoe's size causes chaos and attracts unwanted attention, leading to an exciting and heartwarming climax.

Making / Production

The film was directed by Jay Russell and produced by Robert Bernstein, Barrie M. Osborne, and Douglas Rae. It was filmed in New Zealand, Scotland and featured a blend of live-action and CGI to bring the mythical creature, the 'Water Horse', to life.

Actors

• Alex Etel (Angus): Alex brilliantly portrayed the lonely and imaginative Angus, who forms a unique bond with the magical creature.
• Emily Watson (Anne MacMarrow): Watson brought the role of Angus’s mother to life with her empathetic and compassionate performance.
• Ben Chaplin (Lewis Mowbray): Chaplin played the mysterious caretaker Lewis, adding depth and intrigue to the character.
• Brian Cox (Old Angus): Cox narrated the entire story as the older Angus, setting the tone for the film.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• Despite the story being set in Scotland, a large part of the movie was shot in New Zealand.
• The creature in the movie, Crusoe, was named after the famous fictional character Robinson Crusoe.
• Endearing Crusoe was created through a combination of animatronics and computer-generated imagery.

Awards

"The Water Horse: Legend of the Deep" was nominated for several awards, including Best Fantasy Film and Best Performance by a Younger Actor at the 34th Saturn Awards.

Quotes

• "Just because people can’t see something, doesn’t mean it’s not there."
• "It’s not about what it is, it’s about what it can become."
• "He’s not a pet, mum. He’s my friend."

• The enchanting soundtrack of the film was composed by James Newton Howard, responsible for adding depth and richness to the film's narrative arc.
• Its main theme 'The Water Horse Main Title' effectively captures the magical and mythical nature of the story.