hidalgo be one of those movie that come along once in a blue moon . this be a movie not to be miss . viggo mortensen portrayal of a gentle and lay back cowboy hearken back to the golden age of cinema and would make the like of gary cooper proud . his subtle blend of virtue such a honor and honest and pride without be the least bit preachy and make watch his performance an utter joy . all of the actor be brilliant in their role and especially the one in the title role . hidalgo be clever and entertain without be unbelievable a many animal movie be these day . you would not find him stand on his hind leg and do the hokey pokey and but his talent be very evident and he become a hero that we all love before the end of the movie . one of the best part of this movie be the fact that it be a movie by grownup for grownup and although it carry enough action and suspense that kid will probably like it to . absent and however be the sickeningly sweet kid scene that we simply can not get away from in movie today . no charm close ups of dimple face waif . no little wise mouth child prodigy nothing but good old fashion grow up fun . how refreshing . you will be happy to know that the end isn not as predictable a it could have be . although fall into the happy category ( of course ) and there be poignant moment and you might shed a tear . one other aspect of this film which i find intriguing be the issue of examine and accept who we be . it be very well do and meaningful . overall this film be easily a 10 plus . please see it .