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# Hidalgo

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## Description

Viggo Mortensen (The LORD OF THE RINGS trilogy) delivers a heroic performance in the rousing, action-packed adventure HIDALGO -- now more thrilling than ever on Blu-ray Disc(TM)! The excitement begins when famed horseman Frank T. Hopkins (Mortensen) enters a grueling competition -- "The Ocean Of Fire" -- with his mustang Hidalgo. Together, they must not only survive a 3,000-mile race across blistering desert terrain; they must also thwart evil competitors who vow victory at any cost. Witness a sandstorm of epic proportions; a swarm of locusts so massive it obliterates the relentless sun, deadly traps that defy imagination -- all presented in the startling clarity of high definition. Meanwhile, hear every sound, from the thundering of hooves to the faintest whisper, come alive with spectacularly enhanced audio quality. Based on a true story, this astounding tale of personal triumph will take your breath away on Blu-ray(TM) High Definition!

Review: Entertaining mix of Indiana Jones and Seabiscuit - In his film "Hidalgo," Viggo Mortensen makes a solid follow-up to his star-making turn in the Lord of the Ring trilogy. While not as epic as his most recent work, the movie is an entertaining adventure for both horse and action enthusiasts. "Hildago" is based on the autobiography of distance rider Frank T. Hopkins (Mortensen) and his mustang, Hidalgo. Hopkins made a name for himself in the late 1800s as the best long distance rider/dispatch. But after a tragedy that he helped cause in his last courier mission, Hopkins spends his time drinking his life away while performing in a traveling Western show. Representatives of Sheikh Riyah (Omar Sharif "The 13th Warrior") attend Hopkins' latest show and invite him to participate in the annual Ocean of Fire, a 3,000-mile survival race across the Arabian Desert. The race is exclusive to royal Arabian families, but Sheikh makes an exception because he has issues with Hopkins' claim that Hidalgo is the world's fastest horse. Hopkins' participation in the race doesn't sit well with many of the competitors, who don't believe that an American will be able to survive the contest and in some cases, actively plot to stop him from finishing the race. Mortensen makes for a great leading man. This role is a smart follow-up for him, as it isn't a major deviation from his Lord of the Rings role, yet it is different enough to prove that he won't get typecast as his Lord of the Rings character Aragorn. His Hopkins is likable, and like any great character, has a demon that he has to fight outside of the elements and the other riders - his past and his true heritage. With so much of the film consisting of a race, Mortensen doesn't really have that many people outside of his horse to interact with for large portions of the film. Fortunately, Hidalgo actually has some charisma to him, so Mortensen doesn't carry the load all by himself. When the supporting characters do make their appearances, they are fairly interesting, particularly Louise Lombard ("Claim"), who plays Lady Anne Davenport, the black widow-esque character who wants to do a little more than discuss horse breeding with Hopkins. Breaking from most film stereotypes, Sharif's Sheikh doesn't spout off a bunch of hokey Middle Eastern sayings. Surprisingly, the film's best scenes occur when Hopkins is off Hildago and operating more as an Indiana Jones-type character -- rescuing Sheikh's daughter, assisting his fellow riders and showing off his gun tricks while battling sword-wielding Arabians -- than as horse rider extraordinaire. It's in these scenes that the film gets really interesting and serves as a nice break from the horse racing. At 2 hours and 25 minutes, Hildago's a bit too long for its own good as Director Joe Johnston attempts to make the film more than it really is -- which is the story of a man and his horse trying to complete a race. There are only so many times that the audience can watch Hopkins battle fatigue, the elements and his fellow riders before it loses some of its emotional impact on the viewer. Johnston wants to convey just how much Hopkins and Hidalgo have to face in completing the race, but he has gotten too attached to what he's filmed. A little bit of editing would have done wonders for the pace and intensity of the film's truly dramatic moments, such as the sandstorm scene. Still, it's hard to argue with Johnston's fascination with his subject matter, as the concept of a man and his horse racing across the Arabian Desert does indeed make for a unique plot. With a nice mix of "Indiana Jones" and "Seabiscuit," "Hidalgo" easily stands out as one of 2004'a best adventure films. It's an ideal film for anyone looking for their next fix of Mortensen, who proves that he has a future in Hollywood beyond Lord of the Rings.
Review: A beautiful movie worth watching all over again - It is a rarity for me to give out 5 stars. I watched this movie more than a decade ago - on a whim. I loved it. It is one of those movies that are hidden in the recesses of my memories where if it came up, I would watch it all over again. And I just did. It never ceases to amaze and does not disappoint with the beautiful story, story telling of this movie. It would make you want to do an online search and find out if the story of Hidalgo is true. This movie may be a "based on a true story," or "inspired by a true story" kind of movie and whatever kind of semantics those lawyers come out with in terms of labeling a movie, but the truth is, this is a very beautiful movie that's wonderfully made and expressed to your average movie watcher. It is very inspirational and there are life lessons depicted in it, both obvious and subtle, that are worth noting and being reminded of that are sadly very absent in today's world. True (Hollywood) movies do not employ an overwhelming amount of CGI or any artificial film effects to tell a a very good story. And this movie is proof of that. Viggo Mortensen is one of Hollywood's most underrated and underappreciated actors of all time. He is a real man who embodied the real manliness of Mr. Frank T Hopkins. And let's not forget the great Omar Sharif who is another one of those unappreciated Hollywood actors long forgotten in today's chaotic world where real character values are noticeably absent. Lessons to be learned, ladies and gentlemen. Lessons to be learned. Watch this movie - without any distractions. You will never be disappointed.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN  | B00121QGUO |
| Actors  | Louise Lombard, Omar Sharif, Said Taghmaoui, Viggo Mortensen, Zuleikha Robinson |
| Aspect Ratio  | 2.40:1 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #3,178 in Movies & TV ( See Top 100 in Movies & TV ) #35 in Westerns (Movies & TV) #573 in Action & Adventure Blu-ray Discs |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (9,775) |
| Director  | Joe Johnston |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer  | No |
| Item model number  | 05653200 |
| Language  | English (Dolby Digital 5.1), French (Dolby Digital 5.1), Spanish (Dolby Digital 5.1) |
| MPAA rating  | PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned) |
| Media Format  | Blu-ray |
| Number of discs  | 1 |
| Product Dimensions  | 0.43 x 5.21 x 6.77 inches; 0.01 ounces |
| Release date  | April 1, 2008 |
| Run time  | 2 hours and 16 minutes |
| Studio  | Touchstone Home Entertainment |
| Subtitles:  | French, Spanish |
| Writers  | John Fusco |

## Product Details

- **Format:** Blu-ray
- **Genre:** Action/Adventure
- **Language:** English, French, Spanish
- **Runtime:** 2 hours and 16 minutes

## Images

![Hidalgo - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/417kn1Bu+OL.jpg)

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Entertaining mix of Indiana Jones and Seabiscuit
*by D***N on April 28, 2005*

In his film "Hidalgo," Viggo Mortensen makes a solid follow-up to his star-making turn in the Lord of the Ring trilogy. While not as epic as his most recent work, the movie is an entertaining adventure for both horse and action enthusiasts. "Hildago" is based on the autobiography of distance rider Frank T. Hopkins (Mortensen) and his mustang, Hidalgo. Hopkins made a name for himself in the late 1800s as the best long distance rider/dispatch. But after a tragedy that he helped cause in his last courier mission, Hopkins spends his time drinking his life away while performing in a traveling Western show. Representatives of Sheikh Riyah (Omar Sharif "The 13th Warrior") attend Hopkins' latest show and invite him to participate in the annual Ocean of Fire, a 3,000-mile survival race across the Arabian Desert. The race is exclusive to royal Arabian families, but Sheikh makes an exception because he has issues with Hopkins' claim that Hidalgo is the world's fastest horse. Hopkins' participation in the race doesn't sit well with many of the competitors, who don't believe that an American will be able to survive the contest and in some cases, actively plot to stop him from finishing the race. Mortensen makes for a great leading man. This role is a smart follow-up for him, as it isn't a major deviation from his Lord of the Rings role, yet it is different enough to prove that he won't get typecast as his Lord of the Rings character Aragorn. His Hopkins is likable, and like any great character, has a demon that he has to fight outside of the elements and the other riders - his past and his true heritage. With so much of the film consisting of a race, Mortensen doesn't really have that many people outside of his horse to interact with for large portions of the film. Fortunately, Hidalgo actually has some charisma to him, so Mortensen doesn't carry the load all by himself. When the supporting characters do make their appearances, they are fairly interesting, particularly Louise Lombard ("Claim"), who plays Lady Anne Davenport, the black widow-esque character who wants to do a little more than discuss horse breeding with Hopkins. Breaking from most film stereotypes, Sharif's Sheikh doesn't spout off a bunch of hokey Middle Eastern sayings. Surprisingly, the film's best scenes occur when Hopkins is off Hildago and operating more as an Indiana Jones-type character -- rescuing Sheikh's daughter, assisting his fellow riders and showing off his gun tricks while battling sword-wielding Arabians -- than as horse rider extraordinaire. It's in these scenes that the film gets really interesting and serves as a nice break from the horse racing. At 2 hours and 25 minutes, Hildago's a bit too long for its own good as Director Joe Johnston attempts to make the film more than it really is -- which is the story of a man and his horse trying to complete a race. There are only so many times that the audience can watch Hopkins battle fatigue, the elements and his fellow riders before it loses some of its emotional impact on the viewer. Johnston wants to convey just how much Hopkins and Hidalgo have to face in completing the race, but he has gotten too attached to what he's filmed. A little bit of editing would have done wonders for the pace and intensity of the film's truly dramatic moments, such as the sandstorm scene. Still, it's hard to argue with Johnston's fascination with his subject matter, as the concept of a man and his horse racing across the Arabian Desert does indeed make for a unique plot. With a nice mix of "Indiana Jones" and "Seabiscuit," "Hidalgo" easily stands out as one of 2004'a best adventure films. It's an ideal film for anyone looking for their next fix of Mortensen, who proves that he has a future in Hollywood beyond Lord of the Rings.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A beautiful movie worth watching all over again
*by K***Y on June 20, 2021*

It is a rarity for me to give out 5 stars. I watched this movie more than a decade ago - on a whim. I loved it. It is one of those movies that are hidden in the recesses of my memories where if it came up, I would watch it all over again. And I just did. It never ceases to amaze and does not disappoint with the beautiful story, story telling of this movie. It would make you want to do an online search and find out if the story of Hidalgo is true. This movie may be a "based on a true story," or "inspired by a true story" kind of movie and whatever kind of semantics those lawyers come out with in terms of labeling a movie, but the truth is, this is a very beautiful movie that's wonderfully made and expressed to your average movie watcher. It is very inspirational and there are life lessons depicted in it, both obvious and subtle, that are worth noting and being reminded of that are sadly very absent in today's world. True (Hollywood) movies do not employ an overwhelming amount of CGI or any artificial film effects to tell a a very good story. And this movie is proof of that. Viggo Mortensen is one of Hollywood's most underrated and underappreciated actors of all time. He is a real man who embodied the real manliness of Mr. Frank T Hopkins. And let's not forget the great Omar Sharif who is another one of those unappreciated Hollywood actors long forgotten in today's chaotic world where real character values are noticeably absent. Lessons to be learned, ladies and gentlemen. Lessons to be learned. Watch this movie - without any distractions. You will never be disappointed.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great movie
*by K***R on January 11, 2026*

Great different kind of movie heart warming.

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