In writing this review I must admit I have broken one of the biggest rules of english. I did not read Water For Elephants before seeing the movie, however, the movie is amazing so I will review it anyway.
For anyone who has not seen this movie it stars a young man, Jacob Jankowski, who has recently experienced a horrible tragedy. On the day of his final exam for veterinary school both his parents die in a car accident. This causes him to not finish his exam, and lose his house due to his parent's debt. The now homeless Jacob begins traveling by foot trying to find a place to start over when he jumps on a train car that is the home to many carny's of the Benzini Brother's Circus. He later becomes the circus's vet and falls in love with the ring leader, August Rosenbluth's, Wife, Marlena Rosenbluth. This causes conflict as Jacob discovers August's violent temperament towards Marlena and the animals. As he tries to save everyone involved the circus eventually collapses and Jacob and Marlena are able to run away together to live a happier life.
The theme throughout this movie focuses on the power of love for all humans and animals alike. The fact that the audience sees Jacob studying to be a vet in the beginning of the movie hints at his caring personality. This is then emphasized by his disobedience to August when he puts down an injured horse against August's wishes in order to end the horses suffering. Lastly Jacob Jankowski's biggest moment of helping someone he loves is the lengths he goes to free Marlena. He risks his own life to run away with her knowing that they may be followed and he may be killed. When that doesn't work he goes back to the circus, the most dangerous place for him, and fights August for Marlena's safety. This proves how love is so powerful it can cause a man to risk his life. It also proves why this movie is amazing.
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