Good story, Not enough for a whole film

At first rather annoying in its heavy emphasis on reenactments, this movie ultimately proves fascinating, simply because the complicated, highly dramatic tale it tells still almost defies belief.

The film's masterful storytelling did its job. The message was clear. No need to overdo.

Not sure how, but this is easily one of the best movies all summer. Multiple levels of funny, never takes itself seriously, super colorful, and creative.

History has ridden on the back of the horse for centuries. This "true story" depicting the bond between the war horse and his warrior rider is terrific.Excellent,excellent. Don Johnson at his best. Great realistic setting, wardrobe, tack, etc. Recommended for the whole family especially if you love the west and horses. I'm surprised we didn't see more of this film in theaters. The role played by horses and calvary from Alexander the Great right up to this time period is famous. Patton new that and he saved the "Lipizzan War Horse" from extinction in World War 11 because of his respect for the "war horse" and the "Haute Ecole of Equitation" which was the ability of the horse to execute the most difficult moves in combat. The irony is that he inherited the mechanical horse "the tank" and used similar tactics used with light calvary on the battlefield.

I saw this movie and was pleasantly surprised. I didn't expect a "B-rate" movie to capture and keep my attention the way this one did. I happened to be skipping through channels when I saw the uniforms and cavalry and before I knew it, I had seen the whole movie. It's a good story about how a small group of soldiers went against the grain during a rough period in our country's history. I've seen Don Johnson in a lot of different roles throughout the years and I think this was one of his best roles. Its a simple storyline with a happy ending but I would definitely recommend anyone see it-especially if you are an animal lover.

This is the first film I have seen that accurately depicts the U.S. Army Horse Cavalry during this time period.My father was a trooper in the cavalry during this time period, as an orderly to General Patton (then colonel), another cavalry man.My father's stories reflected this closeness of a trooper and his horse.The film was also accurate in uniforms, saddles, and tack, along with the handling of the horses.Don Johnson's roll of the Sergeant was remarkable, one of his best performances.I would recommend this film to anyone interested in a missed part of our history, and to anyone just wanting to see a very good movie.

You don't have to be a horse lover to enjoy this film, but it helps. Sensitive viewers may find some scenes hard to watch, particularly the killing of quite a few horses, but otherwise the action is generally mild. The overall feeling of this film is personal honor. It is about people standing up for what they believe is right and just, even at the cost of their own lives and reputations. This moral standpoint is conveyed, but not overdone. This is not a sweet or sappy film at all, but has restrained, masculine expression that I guess is appropriate for the cavalry. In my opinion it lacks any strong characterization, but this is the fault of the writers, not the actors. There is only one female character in the whole film, and I did not find her to be very believable, but the male leads are all appropriate and seem to fit this film. I enjoyed viewing "In Pursuit of Honor" and got wrapped up in it. It has a triumphant ending and leaves you feeling good, suggesting that even in the carnage and cruelty of war, there can be room for humanity.