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There is something so utterly captivating about this Bill Forsyth film--whether it's the quaintly authentic Scottish accents (they had to be softened for its US release) or the wholly universal story of young love. But what really gives Gregory's Girl its evergreen appeal is the enchanting performance of young Gordon John Sinclair as the eponymous gangly lead. With his shock of red hair, he's all arms and legs--and inexperience. Gregory becomes infatuated with Dorothy (a lovely Dee Hepburn), who proves a heartier and better athlete than he is. Gregory's so clueless, he relies on advice from his wee sister. The story may be familiar, but Forsyth's astute and affectionate rendering gives the film its momentum (the film won best screenplay at the British Academy Awards). If American viewers at first struggle to understand the well-written banter, it is worth the effort because there's charm in nearly every line. It's curious that both Sinclair and Hepburn, seemingly poised on the brink of stardom here, either chose not to take advantage of the possible opportunity or weren't ever offered roles as wonderful as these. (Sinclair had a small role in Forsyth's Local Hero and starred in 1986's The Girl in the Picture and other small films. Hepburn appears to have worked only once post-Gregory, a brief stint in the British series Crossroads.) Forsyth completed a 1998 sequel, with Sinclair and Ever After's Dougray Scott. --N.F. Mendoza
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DVD Special Features: Interactive Menus
Scene Index
Subtitles: None
Soundtrack: English mono
Video Aspect Ratio: Feature - 4:3
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26 of 26 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:DVD
Okay, I'm biased. I must have seen this film fifteen times before I was fifteen (and fifteen times since) but I still enjoy every moment. It's a film that can't help but be funny, full of characters who suffer from the same condition. The harder you squeeze this film the more charm oozes out and therein lies its magic. No tag-team of gag writers can write a film like this. They could never muster the innocence and faith wrapped up in these characters and their stories.
It's a film about kids pretending to be grown ups and doing a better job of it than their parents. It's about how the awkwardness and uncertainty of youth never really leaves us. Above all it's about hope: how sometimes not getting what you want is the best thing that can happen. Smart, funny, moving and all made to look so easy. `Bella, Bella!' Five stars just ain't enough.
15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:VHS Tape
Acute understanding of teenagers trying to cope with their own and what they believe are society's expectations of them, usually with hilarious results. Director Bill Forsyth's teens, adults, school and community solidly believable. John Gordon Sinclair's early talent for goofy comedy a joy to watch.
22 of 23 people found the following review helpful
By J. Goddin
Format:DVD
I saw this as a spotty youth and loved it. I saw it again as a spotty middle aged person and loved it just as much. These kids could act! The script is subtly amusing and well observed.
Highly recommended.
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Gregory's Girl.
This is a great movie.It may be a simple story,but it goes straight to the heart and it amuses and moves you in equal measure.New towns never looked better. Read more
Published 1 month ago by GERALD MCMENEMY
4.0 out of 5 stars
Heartwarming and brilliant, shame about the quality
If, like me, you first saw this when it came out in 1981, you may not feel quite the same about it on re-viewing. Read more
Published 1 month ago by S. MACLAREN
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Gregory's Girl --the film
I loved this film when it was first released in about 1980 and viewing it again shows it hasn't lost any of its charm. I think it's a masterpiece. Read more
Published 1 month ago by isbeanmhor
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great film.
I first saw this when I was 16. I recently purchased it for my daughter (12) as I thought she would find it entertaining. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Julie Nixon
5.0 out of 5 stars
Always nice to see . . .
I have always loved this charming film which somehow manages to say so much about teenagers in their everyday lives, both at home and at school. Read more
Published 2 months ago by George
5.0 out of 5 stars
One of my all time favourite films!
Fabulous film - well acted, well scripted, well directed. Little wonder it was in Barry Norman's top ten films of all time. A true classic.
Published 2 months ago by Desert Island Diva
5.0 out of 5 stars
Iconic Film
Bought this originally on video when it came out, its a classic. Had to update when we got rid of the videoplayer. It's a wonderful film!
Published 2 months ago by Seagate
5.0 out of 5 stars
Classic film, fun for all the family!
I saw this film as a youngster and to be honest it just gets better with age. It doesn't have to resort to bad lanuage etc to get laughs just old fashioned humour.
Published 3 months ago by Smallhausen
5.0 out of 5 stars
Amazing film
amazing film which arrived very quickly and made me laugh out loud,I would recommend to anyone who remembers the 80s with fond memories!
Published 3 months ago by joanna mcnaughton
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Gregory's Girl-a school story
I first saw this film back in 1982 I think and I found it a charming romantic story.
I was still in school myself at the time and could relate to the film personally. Read more
I was still in school myself at the time and could relate to the film personally. Read more
Published 11 months ago by John H
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