Beautiful movie, great job by Rob, Reese and Christoph and OMG!! Rosie, she is a hero :)

The movie was predictable, typical, cliche-ridden and way too clean, however, the performances were solid and the story itself was well-conceived. Every Hollywood movie has a convenient end, however, and WFE was no different.

GO see this movie. If you like Depression Era, drama movies, with a twist at the end, this is the movie for you. Although the movie may not be for everyone, it reminded me again of the plight many circus animals, especially elephants still suffer today. That is enough about the underlying political statement. I was pleasantly surprised with the movie itself and enjoyed the two hours very much. I saw it yesterday 4/21 at a preview showing. The acting was very good, the story well woven, and it had plenty of conflict and pathos. It is an "old school" big production movie we see so little of these days. There are some cinematography techniques I could have done without. For example, there are close-up shots that are a little too close for comfort and movement of the camera on the close-ups for a "dramatic" effect, which I find annoying. Having said that, that style is a popular technique these days, almost cliché but others will enjoy it. Out of 100, this film is a solid, firm 80.

Water for elephants was alright; waited to see it on dvd and glad i did. christopher waltz is an excellent actor and his voice and accent are extremely unique. I'd expect to be seeing more of him in films. he does play a good bad guy. witherspoon good, not sure if she was the best for this role but she did alright at best. pattinson, good choice, so handsome, and glad to see him in movies other than twilight franchise. he was a good pick for this role. interesting story line, tugs at the heart a bit, especially with the animals. decent saturday late afternoon or sunday evening movie to watch.

The movie and story was great. The casting was off. Christoph Walz was amazing as usual and Reese Witherspoon was great. Pattinson was miscast. Good with the animals but definitely not a leading man and definitely too young for Reese and not as sensual or exciting. No chemistry with Reese but did have with the elephant. Still can't see what the young girls see in him. I so wanted Matt Damon or an actor a little older and debonair to have the role. The story and animals and Walz were really great and worth seeing.