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"It's not really either an animal or a kids' film but rather a young adult drama that rings emotionally true..."

"So those seeking a softer approach to the realities of both child- and animal-rearing should search elsewhere. The rest of us, meanwhile, are free to enjoy a well-made family drama pitched to young adults that's honest, tough and surprisingly engaging..."

"Entertainingly ridiculous..."

"There are some nice moments and beautiful scenery, but the film is often slow and the dialogue is overwrought..."

"One casting wild card is the country singer Tim McGraw, and he's very solid in the role of Katie's horse-rancher dad, the kind of guy whose hard-headedness can't mask the size of his heart..."