Amazon.com: Critics largely dismissed this 1978 movie despite the fact that it was directed by a serious filmmaker, Bryan Forbes (The L-Shaped Room, King Rat). A sequel to National Velvet, the film stars Nanette Newman as the grown-up Velvet (played by Elizabeth Taylor in the 1944 film), and Tatum O'Neal as her niece. O'Neal's character decides to become an Olympic-caliber horsewoman herself, and the prestardom Anthony Hopkins plays the no-nonsense trainer who helps her get there. No dull shadow of its famous predecessor, International Velvet is an exciting film in its own right, with a distinct tone and personality (Hopkins has a lot to do with this), and some very nimble work by Forbes behind the camera. This is more than just a movie for the kids. --Tom Keogh
Customer Reviews
Average Rating:
Rating: - Horse Favorites
4 good movies for the ones who loves horses. The Best one is National Velvet:-)
Rating: - a gift for the grandchildren who like horses, but have none
My granchildren liked all the movies. I gave them as presents and haven't seen them for myself.
Rating: - A good value release, without Extras.
What you see is what you get! 4 films, no special extras, but 4 old favourites at a reasonable price. Highly recommended to those who just want to watch the 4 films without any bells and whistles. A good choice of movies for the horse lover.
Rating: - some good, some not so good
The Seabiscuit movie sucked, it was just a Shirley Temple vehicle. National Velvet, well, what can be bad about that? International Velvet was really a prety good movie, sad I can't seem to find it by itself. Black Beauty, well, it was a pretty fair horse movie, and the star horse was very well trained.
Rating: - GREAT HORSE STORIES
To have all these horse story greats in one package is just the best idea anybody has ever had. I'd reccommend this set to any HORSE LOVER. Would make an EXCELLENT gift too.
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