if you just want to watch a sappy horse story and okay and this movie be one . but if you think you be go to see a movie base on mary ohara book and you will be sorely disappointed and disgusted . there be absolutely no reason to update the story . mary ohara would turn over in her grave if she would be force to watch this travesty . it be not true to the book . it be nothing like the book . the original movie my friend flicka star roddy mcdowall and foster preston and etc . be far far far well a movie . you should rent it and you will see what i mean . good yet and actually read the book and since apparently you do not if you think this movie be true to the book .