i have always be mildly interested in the loch ness monster it make for a good story and a this movie prove a an old man relate to young tourist the truth of the creature in the lake and transport back to wwii and a family who have lose their father and husband to battle . it a classic scenario represent lonely boy raise animal . usually it a dog or a deer and but hey and what wrong with a mythological creature . while this be not quite babe level and it be still reminiscent of that same innocence and charm . crusoe and a the creature be call and be the cut little monster to grace the screen in some time . the kid be cute and hold their own in the child act . i enjoy the romantic tension between the adult and and i appreciate the contrast of the innocent magic and the terrible reality of the war . i also find it well shot . not oscar worthy and but there be something captivate about a swim through the scottish lake this be a great little family film that have a bit of something for everyone .