War Horse - 10/10
This is why I love Spielberg. As I've said with Tintin, he's able to really bring out the joy and optimism of why we still go to the movies. War Horse is an endearing story about someone who needs to find their way back home. It's a wonder how the horse journies through all of violence and war that surrounds him, but somehow he manages it, while touching each person's hearts they encounter along the way. It touched mine as well. I remember when this was announced and I questioned Spielberg, but now I see why he chose it. There's such beauty in it. I haven't gotten tears in my eyes in a movie theater since Toy Story 3.
Oh, and the actors are all superb. Seing Tom Hiddelston and Benedict Cumberbatch act alongside each other was a real treat, as Cumberbatch is the man.
In a pretty underwhelming year of movies all around, I'm so glad I could cap this film off as the last movie I'll be seeing this year. Two Spielberg movies a week apart is just a big treat to me.