The Water Horse: Legend of the Deep (2007)

A fantasy by Jay Russell.
A boy whose father has died in a war finds an egg by the edge of a loch. He brings it home and it hatches into a sea serpent which grows quickly. A military group arrives at the boy's home and sets up camp there. The boy tries to raise the loch-ness monster behind their backs.
This is a pretty standard "family" film for some younger family members to enjoy more than older ones. I thought it was decently made, rating it o.k. and really don't see the need to write a long review.

My Dog Skip (2000)

A drama directed by Jay Russell, starring Kevin Bacon.
The story of a boy and his dog is told.
Designed to be a tearjerker, this film was full of mushy sentimentality. Set in the 1940s, it was also full of pro-war propaganda. The plot was good and it was very well made. I don't think it's necessary to post a long review about such a straightforward film. I'll just rate it good.