My Friend Flicka DVD

My Friend Flicka - DVD – Richard and Linda D, 09/03/2012
My Friend Flicka, and this film was released in 1943 and not 2003, stars Roddy McDowall (playing the son, Ken), Preston Foster (playing the dad, Rob), Rita Johnson (playing the mom, Nell), James Bell, playing the ranch foreman, Gus), Patti Hale (playing Gus’ you daughter, Hildy). The back story in this film concerns Ken, who has returned from boarding school, with less than stellar grades. His father requires him to study a certain amount of time, each day, with lackluster results. Since Ken so desperately wants a horse (pony) of his own, he pouts and whines until his mother speaks to Rob. Reluctantly, dad relents, hoping Ken responds responsibly toward the pony and reaches a new level of maturity. Naturally, Ken moves along nicely toward maturity, but not without extreme pathos displayed on the screen. When viewing this film, it has none of the high intensity of Lord of the Rings or Star Wars; but in its own quiet way, it demonstrates that Hopalong Cassidy, the Cisco Kid and Roy Rogers had virtue and maturity in full view, either in the movie theatre or on the television screen, viewable for boys and girls during the 40’s and 50’s (when we, your reviewers, grew up). Though the film moves at a leisurely pace, you won’t be disappointed in the viewing. Enjoy!