“Water for Elephants” is a regurgitated tale uplifted by its beautiful set pieces and starring cast. This film feels so authentic it's easier to be more captivated and lost in the scenery than taken up by the actors in the story. The movie begins with Jacob Jankowski (Hal Holbrook) wandering into a circus. While waiting for a ride, Jacob regales the owner of the circus with a whimsical tale of Jacob's own history with the circus. The story then shifts to a younger Jacob (Robert Pattinson) in his early 20s with his whole life in front of him. After the tragic death of his parents, Jacob hitches a ride on a local circus train and begins working as their vet. During his stint, he falls in love with star performer Marlena (Reese Witherspoon) and learns of her circus-owning husband's (Christoph Waltz) mean streak.
Water for Elephants
Water for Elephants
Water for Elephants
“Water for Elephants” is a regurgitated tale uplifted by its beautiful set pieces and starring cast. This film feels so authentic it's easier to be more captivated and lost in the scenery than taken up by the actors in the story. The movie begins with Jacob Jankowski (Hal Holbrook) wandering into a circus. While waiting for a ride, Jacob regales the owner of the circus with a whimsical tale of Jacob's own history with the circus. The story then shifts to a younger Jacob (Robert Pattinson) in his early 20s with his whole life in front of him. After the tragic death of his parents, Jacob hitches a ride on a local circus train and begins working as their vet. During his stint, he falls in love with star performer Marlena (Reese Witherspoon) and learns of her circus-owning husband's (Christoph Waltz) mean streak.