Emma's Chance (2016)

Although this film only contains one of the critical elements of success in a children's film, the cats and dogs elements are replaced by horses, and with positive results. The plot is nothing taxing, and the characters mainly stereotypical - selfish friends, jock boys encouraging bad behaviour, nasty rivals, ranch-hand dedicated to the cause. That said, it moves along without dwelling on too much mush. The training montage is much shorter than 'Rocky's' but overall the film doesn't overstay its welcome and rattles to the inevitable conclusion in an economical fashion.

This film is perfectly harmless and whilst it won't change the world it kept a little girl happy for 90 minutes.




Adult score: 4/5
Child score: 4/5
First thing the child said when the film finished: "Liked it."