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Goodnight Mister Tom [DVD] [1998]

DVD ~ John Thaw
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (52 customer reviews)
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John Thaw stars as Tom Oakley in the award-winning family drama Goodnight Mister Tom. The DVD is based on the novel by Michelle Magorian and explores the life-long bond which develops between its two lead characters--an illiterate 10 year-old orphan from London (Willie), and a grumpy, cynical old widow who lives alone in the English countryside (Tom). After Willie is forced to seek refuge at Tom’s house in anticipation of the WWII German bombings of London, the story follows the trials and tribulations of the enduring relationship which eventually forms between them. The 101-minute DVD is in DVD 5 format and also features biographies.



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Set in a small English town at the start of WWII, Goodnight Mister Tom is based on Michelle Magorian's novel about a cantankerous WWI veteran named Tom Oakley (John Thaw), who, against his will, is paired with a London orphan named Willie Beech. The story is based around the relationship which develops between Tom and Willie, who is sent to him after the children of London were evacuated in preparation for the expected German bombings. After initially receiving a cold and hostile reception from Tom, Willie--an illiterate, shy child who has endured a horrific childhood--soon brings out his caring paternal side, which had sadly disappeared many years earlier. The enduring bond and friendship that the two characters share will change both of their lives forever.

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36 of 38 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Goodnight Mr Tom, 2 Jul 2006
This is a "Must See" TV film.
I have not read the book but will after reading the other reviews.
This is a very heartwrenching. sensitive, touching waretime film about an boy evacuated from London to stay with a widowed man in the country and how he gradually settles in to life there. He terrified to be suddenly summoned back to his Mum in London and Mr Tom searches for him when he gets no news from him. There is a close friendship between William and another boy in the village.
The transformation of Mr Tom and William during the story is wonderful.
Do please watch out for the expression on Mr Tom's face when William learns to ride his friend's bike. Superb acting. It's a real tearjerker and I get a lump in my throat every time....wonderful
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23 of 24 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic! , 19 Nov 2006
By Mrs. E. C. King (Rushden, UK) - See all my reviews
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My primary school teacher read this book to me and my class when I was 10 (I'm in my late 20's now) and was bought the book soon after. I still read the book every now and again and have watched the film everytime it has come on to the TV. The book is a bit battered, but will always stay in my collection as will this DVD.

The story line follows the book as best it can and it doesn't disappoint. Couldn't have had a better actor to play the role of Mr Tom.

Very good book & Film.
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38 of 41 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A Sixteen Hankies Job, 7 May 2000
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This review is from: Goodnight Mister Tom [VHS] [1998] (VHS Tape)
Usually when I have read a book, the dramatisation disappoints me. With 'Goodnight Mister Tom', this was not so. With occassional artistic licence, this production remained completely true to Michelle Magorian's classic. John Thaw gave the kind of performance we have come to expect from him, but the real star was Nick Robinson, who gave a wonderful performance as William Beech. This was an exceptional piece of dramatisation, and I doubt that we will see its kind again for many years.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Good moving film
I was bought this for a birthday present and knew nothing about it. I liked it, it was a moving film, fairly slow paced but has feeling and good acting. Read more
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4.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant
I was read the book by my teacher at junior school, and then discovered it was to be shown on TV many years later, which I was delighted about. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars I remember
This film is as near the truth as one can get.
One would have to have been born into that era to once again remember the ups and downs. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent. Buy it!
A wonderful heartwarming story, have some tissues nearby. I have watched this many times on TV, but I now look forward to watching it without those irritating adverts! Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Very Moving
This is a very moving & well acted film. Worth every penny .The benefit of owning it, is to be able to watch it again.G.H. MurrayGoodnight Mister Tom [DVD] [1998]
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5.0 out of 5 stars A moving film
A beautiful portrayal of the relationship that developes between two frightened and lonely people adrift in a loveless and scary world.
Published 4 months ago by Mrs. Shelma Vaughan

5.0 out of 5 stars Sensational
A must see film that pulls at the heart strings and stirs tremondous emotions for its characters who are truely believable through out . Read more
Published 4 months ago by Chazza

5.0 out of 5 stars Goodnight Mister Tom is wonderful
This feel good, happy ending, true love story is a joy to watch. From a time when life was hard but true this story tells you how the other side of the war happened. Read more
Published 4 months ago by N-j Maun

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What a wonderful film. It has everything from the weepy to the funny, and it has a wonderful ending which makes you feel good.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great film
This is a great film.I found some parts of the film very sad especially when Will's sister died, and when Zach died. Read more
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