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Greyfriars Bobby was released in 1961, the same year as The Absent-Minded Professor and The Parent Trap. Greyfriars Bobby epitomises the heart-on-its-sleeve sentimentality that was the special preserve of the Disney Studio. Based on a true story, the film follows the adventures of a wee Skye terrier who refuses to be separated from his master, even in death. Bobby sleeps on the old man's grave in the cemetery of Greyfriars church; he won't be driven away by Mr Brown, the groundskeeper (Donald Crisp), or adopted by Mr Trail (Laurence Naismith), the kindly restaurant owner. Bobby wins over both men, as well as the children in the neighbourhood tenements. When a priggish policeman charges Mr Trail with harbouring an unlicensed stray, the case becomes a tempest in a dog dish. Greyfriars Bobby offers handsome vistas of Edinburgh; however, even at 91 minutes the pace is meandering. Crisp and Naismith offer engaging performances as the reluctant friends (and rivals for Bobby's affection). Suitable for all ages. --Charles Solomon, Amazon.com
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45 of 46 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Having been to Edinburgh and seen the statue of Bobby, this film had some meaning for me. Film makers - including Disney - just don't make films like this anymore, probably because society has changed so much since this was filmed in 1960.
There is no violence, no swearing, the dog is real, and there is no animation - it's a sweet film that'll gently tug on your heart strings. It's innocence is so very touching and it's a classic example of the type of films my parents grew up watching and that I can now appreciate.
If you're a dog lover then it'll warm your heart, and if you want to show your children a sweet film that will show them a bit of history, won't frighten them, or teach them bad habits then Greyfriar's Bobby is just the ticket.
There is no violence, no swearing, the dog is real, and there is no animation - it's a sweet film that'll gently tug on your heart strings. It's innocence is so very touching and it's a classic example of the type of films my parents grew up watching and that I can now appreciate.
If you're a dog lover then it'll warm your heart, and if you want to show your children a sweet film that will show them a bit of history, won't frighten them, or teach them bad habits then Greyfriar's Bobby is just the ticket.
15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
By Gina Sergent
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
Whatever happened to quiet gentle comedies? Such as this. Although not a comedy as such the humour is delightful. I had never seen this film and was delighted when I saw it at a friend's house. I immediately ordered it for myself from Amazon. I am a Scot and when I say I ended up "greetin" this will be immediately understood. The characters are excellently portrayed - as I would like to think the originals were. John Traill, James Brown and the Provost - the Polisman, Mr. McLean, I think, is fictional - but?? And what a selection of actors. Did the producers simply put out a trawl-net and wait to see the results? Andra Cruickshank, Duncan Macrae and Gordon Jackson forbye Alex McKenzie - great. And the "Wee Boy" who also appears in "Gorgo", (a dreadful film (I love it!) but with a moving touch at the end) A wonderful, gentle film and well worth watching and watching and.........
49 of 52 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Im so happy this is now going to be available on DVD, Being part scottish and a lover of all the scottish terrier breeds mainly the omnipotent Cairn terrier this film sits well. If your spirits need lifting or you need a good hangover cure get this film. In a world of selfishness and egotism this restores ones spirit and faith in things innocent and good I challenge anyone not to be uplifted by this classic true story...
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Grey friars bobby
D.v.d grey friars bobby what a great film this is I lost my original d.v.d so I was so happy I found it on line it's a lovely family film as well
Published 22 days ago by Joan38
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great present
Bought this for a friend and she loved it. I would recommend this to the dog lovers of the world
Published 1 month ago by Mrs. Sheila Wilson
4.0 out of 5 stars
Bought for a gift.
This was bought for a friend who didn't know anything about Greyfriars Bobby, Have not heard if she has watched it yet, just hoping she enjoys it as much as I did.
Published 3 months ago by Elizabeth Stephen.
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good
An age old story brought back to life. Thank goodness for the producer involved for sticking to the true storyline.
Published 3 months ago by Mrs. Margaret Spink
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brill
good dvd,its brillant film, would recommend it to everyone,really love the film wish they made more ot them, great brillant
Published 3 months ago by lisa
5.0 out of 5 stars
lovely film
very sad film would recomend having a tissue next to you!!! throughly enjoyed and would recommend to any one well worth buying
Published 3 months ago by linda dally
5.0 out of 5 stars
great
great Scottish film I mind seeing 're film as a child and never seen it in DVD and always wanted to see it again it's a great Scottish film that keeps you on your toes
Published 3 months ago by deseree
3.0 out of 5 stars
could play on living room TV
enjoyed watching it once i found a tv that i could watch it on. it will only play on the tv's that has a built in DVD so not able to watch in the living room on the blueray!!! Read more
Published 4 months ago by Julie Lock
5.0 out of 5 stars
Brought back memories!
I saw this years ago and bought it for a pal for Christmas with the hope they like it as much as I did
Published 4 months ago by Anon
5.0 out of 5 stars
Greyfriars Bobby
A lovely film for all the family to watch. I just wish it would be released on Blu-ray, but never the less
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Published 4 months ago by Pauline Phillips
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