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20 of 20 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
It's not very often that we see a children's film that so effortlessly captures the spirit of imagination while also steering clear of mawkish sentiment and clumsy moralising, but this film achieves all this and much more.
Children will love the story about two young girls who fool so many silly grown-ups into believing that fairies really do exist.
Adults will appreciate the film even further for the clever allegory that it offers us. The charming innocence of the girls is a snapshot of the innocence and naivety of Britain itself as it happily strolled into the slaughter house that was World War One, convinced that it "would all be over by christmas". The images that the film gives us of cynical, exhausted troops, many horribly wounded, coming back from the front line say more about the futility and anguish of war than any number of over-blown Vietnam-fests.
This is a remarkable film, beautifully acted to a literate and intelligent script. Your kids will love it and so will you.
15 of 16 people found the following review helpful
Format:VHS Tape
This is not simply a movie for kids, it works on too many levels to be pinned down to one age group. I found this film both sensitive and beautiful. Capturing and holding onto a childs perspective and innocence. For me this was particularly interesting since I have heard so many stories regarding fairys and the association of them around those that are very ill or close to death. Also, the fact the I grew up with my parents telling me about the legend of these two girls and their photo's of fairys. So to see it finally put to film was very interesting indeed. Fortunately (no offence to any Americans) it has retained its very British roots and stayed pretty faithful to the story I grew up with.
15 of 16 people found the following review helpful
Format:VHS Tape
Having a definite interest in the occult, and having been disappointed in earlier attempts to portray this genre ("GHOST" excepted), I watched this mainly because I had heard of the events of 1917 it re-enacts, and believed this to be a largely documentary-oriented film which would tell me the full story. Wow! I was soon enlightened! I have rarely seen a film wholly lacking (for me) any element I would rather have missed. Acting, filming, special effects (how wonderful to see them UNDER-stated for a change) and screenplay were brought together by a director of very fine judgement, and a remarkable score framed the whole to perfection. The humourous element, also, was neither too heavy nor too slight as to be noticed. This is the best film I have seen since "Love Story", in the way it lacked any hint of either obscure subtlety, blatant obviousness or that worn-out device - "Dramatic Effect". It was, in a word: "Romantic". Hooray! Recommended for all kids and their grand-children.
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Unsatisfying
I suppose the self-contradictory title ought to warn you that this film will sit on the fence, but not that it will do it quite so absurdly. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Tempestas
Fairytale
I've not seen this but was told it is a brilliant story with a surprise and uncredited appearance of Mel Gibson!
Its a story of belief,wonder and charm.
Its a story of belief,wonder and charm.
Published 17 months ago by The Academate
An oldie but still good.
I couldn't source this in region 2 on DVD, but region 1 works for me just as well.
If you haven't seen the film, especially if you've got children or grandchildren to watch it... Read more
If you haven't seen the film, especially if you've got children or grandchildren to watch it... Read more
Published on 11 April 2010 by I. Hart
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i love this film but this copy was the wrong region, this was not clear when purchasing
Published on 5 April 2010 by Ms. K. A. M. Graham
A Film of many suprises!
A delightful story, loosly based on real events. Paul McGann leads the way, great supporting roles for Harvey Kietel (Houdini) and Peter O'Tool (Conan Doyle). Read more
Published on 2 Feb 2010 by Mark Todd
Fairytale
This item is not playable in UK.Can I exchange it please?
Did not realise until child attempted to play it. Very disapointed.
Did not realise until child attempted to play it. Very disapointed.
Published on 26 Dec 2009 by C. A. Millward
A Beautiful Film
The single star I give this review is not for the film, but for retailer allowing a product to be displayed in a country that does not support the format. Read more
Published on 26 Aug 2009 by Mr. C. J. Berry
sent back
in have sent back this item because of the region!!!!!!!! i have emailed the surplier but no reply!!!!
Published on 2 July 2009 by Ms. S. L. Daniel
sheer enjoyment
Don't be put off by this being a Spanish import, it can be played in it's original English, and well worth the confusion of selecting the menu option! Read more
Published on 29 Jan 2009 by europhile
Excellent
What a charming film with the late great Bob Peck. I knew nothing about this film, even though it was shot near where I come from in Keighley, until I read about it in MADE IN... Read more
Published on 22 Aug 2008 by Yorkshire Man
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