If you’re interested in period stories about the circus, or you want to see what else Robert Pattinson can do outside of TWILIGHT or what Christoph Waltz has been up to since winning the Oscar for INGLOURIOUS BASTERDS, or you’re keen to see CONSTANTINE and I AM LEGEND director Francis Lawrence make something with more animals than monsters, or you want to be amazed at the longevity of Hal Holbrook, or you just dig Reese Witherspoon… hey, you might want to check this out.
The synopsis: Based on the acclaimed bestseller, WATER FOR ELEPHANTS presents an unexpected romance in a uniquely compelling setting. Veterinary school student Jacob meets and falls in love with Marlena, a star performer in a circus of a bygone era. They discover beauty amidst the world of the Big Top, and come together through their compassion for a special elephant. Against all odds — including the wrath of Marlena’s charismatic but dangerous husband, August — Jacob and Marlena find lifelong love.
Check out the trailer below or in HD at Apple.
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