Set in 1890, this is the story of a Pony Express courier who travels to Arabia to compete with his horse, Hidalgo, in a dangerous race for a massive contest prize, in an adventure that sends the pair around the world...
There is enough compelling adventure, awesome cinematography and dynamic stunt work involving horses to keep one entertained by Hidalgo.
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Variety
Todd McCarthy
Tells an old-fashioned boys' adventure yarn in an equally old-fashioned way.
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L.A. Weekly
Scott Foundas
Hidalgo can still be a wonder to behold, especially in its dynamic racing sequences, but the movie bogs down in its midsection with a needless kidnapping subplot that ultimately becomes quite tedious.
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ReelViews
James Berardinelli
A family film (albeit a mediocre one).
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Chicago Tribune
Michael Wilmington
A sometimes stirring, sometimes preposterous movie.