The war correspondent has his stake - his life - in his own hands, and he can put it on this horse or that horse, or he can put it back in his pocket at the very last minute.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
What is compelling with 'War Horse' is the jaw-dropping, awe-inspiring craftsmanship in this movie.
When you're a war correspondent, the reader is for you because the reader is saying, 'Gee, I wouldn't want to be doing that.' They're on your side.
One way to stop a runaway horse is to bet on him.
The main secret for a horse that is heavy upon the hand, is for the rider to have a very light one; for when he finds nothing to bear upon with his mouth, he infallibly throws himself upon the haunches for his own security.
And he that said that a horse was not dressed, whose curb was not loose, said right; and it is equally true that the curb can never play, when in its right place, except the horse be upon his haunches.
As a good horse is not very apt to jump over a bank, if left to guide himself, I let mine pick his own way.
In ceremonies of the horsemen, even the pawn must hold a grudge.
Take care to sell your horse before he dies. The art of life is passing losses on.
'War Horse' was all flat caps and thick trousers.
To hold a pen is to be at war.