my wife and i saw this movie today and and be very happy to have spend the time and the emotion . this be a heartwarming experience for virtually any viewer with a soul . far beyond a simple story about a horse and this film delve in to multi generational relationship and human frailty . in it relatively short time duration and the film depict a great deal of real life . dakota fanning be a remarkable actor . it be almost frightening to see someone of her tender year with such screen presence and ability to deliver a range of emotion so convincingly . if only the film industry will refrain from corrupt her and her support group help to keep her real she will undoubtedly evolve into an excellent adult performer . kurt russell be a perennial favorite of ours . we both comment on the joy of watch the growth of his career and ability from his child role of disney film through his present mature stage of career . whether a husband and father in dreamer or a dysfunctional husband and brother in backdraft and he be enjoyable to watch . kris kristofferson a a crusty old horse person with a huge and warm heart and be a nice addition to the film . we have long acknowledge that his act talent far exceed his musical prowess . last and but not least and there be elisabeth shue . since adventure in babysitting and we have enjoy her performance . she be beautiful and charming and adept and versatile and willing to take professional risk . it be unfortunate that the film industry do not provide her more good role for someone of her ability . it be please that dreamer and film of it style be make . such entertainment vehicle support a mean to keep family bond . dreamer be a great way for family to spend a couple of hour together . don not hesitate to see this film . open your heart and connect your soul to your brain and and enjoy yourself .