"Home in Indiana" is an okay horse film...not bad and enjoyable but nothing like the better horse movies, such as "National Velvet" or "The Black Stallion".
Sparke is sent to live with his aunt and uncle, as he's apparently a young juvenile delinquent in training. But you never see this side of the young man...in fact, he seems a bit backward and slow. The only 'bad' thing he did in the story was instead of going to school like his guardians require, he sneaks off to get a job at a nearby stable because he loves horses so much. Soon, he's given a colt and the rest of the movie is about his quest to make the horse a champion trotter.
At the same time, Sparke spends a lot of time around two young ladies. He is interested in the one who already has a boyfriend. As for the other, she clearly adores Sparke and wants him...but he's incredibly slow and backward about women. Quite bluntly, he would have benefitted from some sex education! The girl practically throws herself at him...and he responds how nice it is that they are best chums! Wow...just wow! Does Sparke stand a chance with the horse or the girl? See the film.
The acting and setting are nice...but not especially memorable. I really see this one as a time-passer for most viewers unless you are a horsey nut who adores every film about our equine friends.
Sparke is sent to live with his aunt and uncle, as he's apparently a young juvenile delinquent in training. But you never see this side of the young man...in fact, he seems a bit backward and slow. The only 'bad' thing he did in the story was instead of going to school like his guardians require, he sneaks off to get a job at a nearby stable because he loves horses so much. Soon, he's given a colt and the rest of the movie is about his quest to make the horse a champion trotter.
At the same time, Sparke spends a lot of time around two young ladies. He is interested in the one who already has a boyfriend. As for the other, she clearly adores Sparke and wants him...but he's incredibly slow and backward about women. Quite bluntly, he would have benefitted from some sex education! The girl practically throws herself at him...and he responds how nice it is that they are best chums! Wow...just wow! Does Sparke stand a chance with the horse or the girl? See the film.
The acting and setting are nice...but not especially memorable. I really see this one as a time-passer for most viewers unless you are a horsey nut who adores every film about our equine friends.