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It's 1914. Rudyard Kipling (David Haig from Four Weddings And A Funeral), the British Empire's greatest supporter, is at the peak of his literary fame. Kipling's son, Jack (Daniel Radcliffe from the Harry Potter films), is determined to play his part in the imminent war with Germany, but finds himself rejected due to his extremely poor eyesight. When his father uses his influence to land Jack a commission in the Irish Guards, Kipling’s wife, Caroline (Kim Cattrall from Sex And The City), is bitterly upset, failing to see the glory in losing her only son to the war.
As Jack leaves for war, Kipling consoles himself with the thought that if his son should die, it will have been his finest hour. But how would the great writer justify the consequences of his actions to himself and his wife? And how would he live with the conflict between his two greatest passions: a love for his family and a devotion to King and Country?
As Jack leaves for war, Kipling consoles himself with the thought that if his son should die, it will have been his finest hour. But how would the great writer justify the consequences of his actions to himself and his wife? And how would he live with the conflict between his two greatest passions: a love for his family and a devotion to King and Country?
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Exclusive intervews with Daniel Radcliffe, David Haig and Kim Cattrall and deleted scenes
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51 of 54 people found the following review helpful
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David Haig has written an excellent play. Very moving. It is difficult for us to understand some of the attitudes of that time when, seemingly, the whole of Europe went to war rejoicing. The carnage was immense, the courage endless.
Daniel Radcliffe demonstrated this well with his sensitive portrayal of Jack.
I doubt Jack could have joined as a ranker. My grandfather tried to join up twice as a private soldier but was rejected on medical grounds. He had no-one to pull strings for him - otherwise I might not have been around to write this.
I do not believe that Daniel Radcliffe's acting career will be adversely affected by playing Harry Potter. Inevitably he will always be associated with the role but he is a very fine and capable actor. He comes across as a very fine young man.
Was all the sacrifce necessary? Ask yourself what Europe would have been like had the Kaiser won.
Daniel Radcliffe demonstrated this well with his sensitive portrayal of Jack.
I doubt Jack could have joined as a ranker. My grandfather tried to join up twice as a private soldier but was rejected on medical grounds. He had no-one to pull strings for him - otherwise I might not have been around to write this.
I do not believe that Daniel Radcliffe's acting career will be adversely affected by playing Harry Potter. Inevitably he will always be associated with the role but he is a very fine and capable actor. He comes across as a very fine young man.
Was all the sacrifce necessary? Ask yourself what Europe would have been like had the Kaiser won.
34 of 36 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I adored this drama and thought that all of the performances were excellent.
David Haig portrayed Kipling superbly and Kim Cattrall was astonishing as Carrie Kipling. Daniel Radcliffe also played Jack Kipling heartbreakingly well and showed what a brave, determined and scared young man Jack was. And Carey Mulligan is definitely a young actress to watch out for.
I was in tears by the end of the drama and really moved by the whole story and the tragic loss of so many in such a short space of time. I think it was a timely reminder to everyone what effect the loss of that generation of men had on the families they left behind.
Definitely one of the best dramas on television this year.
David Haig portrayed Kipling superbly and Kim Cattrall was astonishing as Carrie Kipling. Daniel Radcliffe also played Jack Kipling heartbreakingly well and showed what a brave, determined and scared young man Jack was. And Carey Mulligan is definitely a young actress to watch out for.
I was in tears by the end of the drama and really moved by the whole story and the tragic loss of so many in such a short space of time. I think it was a timely reminder to everyone what effect the loss of that generation of men had on the families they left behind.
Definitely one of the best dramas on television this year.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
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This film is unbelievably realistic and a far cry from the glamorized Hollywood Blockbuster. Although Radcliffe was in Harry Potter you will forget this within five minutes of the film. Its historical accuracy is superb and has one of the saddest endings in the world. Five out of Five.
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Great No More Harry Potter films
Rudyard Kipling, quoted in just about every book on the Iraq and Afghanistan wars,does his best to kill Harry Potter.Fantastic!David Haig is superb in this. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Awfully nice chap
The irony of war
A very good film however a bit of overacting by Jack's dad. One can feel sorry (in hindsight) at the British Army General Staff and the Politicians of the day complete ignorance of... Read more
Published 13 months ago by DGNB
My Boy Jack
This is a wonderful film which I have used when teaching about the WW1 poets to pupils aged 14, in England. Read more
Published 16 months ago by M. K. McAleer
For Those Suffering
Others have described the film's historical and biographical background, I will mention the healing effect this film could have on others who have suffered, like the Kiplings, the... Read more
Published 18 months ago by Michael W. Perry
A Dissenting Voice
A superbly acted and produced drama but, having read a lot about Kipling, including the excellent factual book about the death of John (also called 'My Boy Jack' and written by... Read more
Published 19 months ago by Markhoni
A different angle on Dickens
This is an excellent film, well cast and well made. If you've got a slightly sentimental view of Kipling, it may give you a bit of a jolt to see him portrayed as a rather bigotted... Read more
Published 19 months ago by jaze44
A single death is a tragedy; a million deaths is a statistic
"Have you news of my boy Jack?"
Not this tide.
"When d'you think that he'll come back?"
Not with this wind blowing, and this tide. Read more
Not this tide.
"When d'you think that he'll come back?"
Not with this wind blowing, and this tide. Read more
Published 20 months ago by Gisli Jokull Gislason
My boy Jack
Excellent dvd - the acting is brilliant and the story line gripping.
This is the true and sad story of Britain's most favourite poet " Rudyard Kipling " who's son was killed... Read more
This is the true and sad story of Britain's most favourite poet " Rudyard Kipling " who's son was killed... Read more
Published 24 months ago by Ebutt
A touch of history and drama
If you love history then My Boy Jack is for you. It tells the story of Jack Kipling, the only son of Rudyard Kipling, the famous English poet. Read more
Published on 11 Dec 2009 by Wednesday Special
A Touch Pedestrian
My Boy Jack (Dir: Brian Kirk, 2007) is a drama about the coming-of-age and death (in the trenches of the First World War) of Rudyard Kipling's only son, John. Read more
Published on 28 Nov 2009 by Oliver Twist
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