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A drama based on Noel Coward's novel about the life of a family living in London between the first and second world wars.
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24 of 24 people found the following review helpful
By "mattymyatt"
Format:VHS Tape
This is a great film with first class acting and a gripping story. If you love british films then you will love this film. Shot in South Clapham, London 1944 during WWII this film will delight you with its charm and warmth of a era lost to us all.
If you go looking you can even find the street and house used for this film, took me only two days of research to find the location, which is unchanged to this day except for a few cars.
Great film GET IT. Its a shame that Carlton have deleted it from their DVD list, where is the justice in that, come on Carlton, release this title on DVD and do British Cinema the justice it deserves.
78 of 80 people found the following review helpful
By Miss
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Format:DVD
A wonderful, warm, witty, observant movie made during World War II, which follows the everyday lives of an ordinary family between the two World Wars. Somehow the simple plot manages to encapsulate the British character, particularly their fortitude during lean times and their quiet pleasure in small joys. It was directed by David Lean and produced by Noel Coward, with top-notch acting by the strong cast including Celia Johnson, John Mills and Kay Walsh.
Being raised on 1960's television, I'd previously only known Robert Newton as the bawdy Long John Silver (!) but here he delivers a blinder of a performance as the hardworking, upright and loyal head of the family.
This film is definitely in my Top 10, so it's a great pity that this dvd release by Carlton International is ruined by dreadful speckling and muted colour. I compared it last week to Film Four's current screened version, with its beautiful lush colours and pure picture, and I realised how badly this dvd version rates in the comparison. In my view, save your money and trust that a newer dvd release by another company will do this fine film justice.
Being raised on 1960's television, I'd previously only known Robert Newton as the bawdy Long John Silver (!) but here he delivers a blinder of a performance as the hardworking, upright and loyal head of the family.
This film is definitely in my Top 10, so it's a great pity that this dvd release by Carlton International is ruined by dreadful speckling and muted colour. I compared it last week to Film Four's current screened version, with its beautiful lush colours and pure picture, and I realised how badly this dvd version rates in the comparison. In my view, save your money and trust that a newer dvd release by another company will do this fine film justice.
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
By John Collier
Format:DVD
Just as Brenda has reported - waited ages for this DVD to be restored and released and cannot believe that in this day and age they now cannot get the speech to match the actors. Ruins the film!
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One of the best films of all time, and British! A very moving, heartwarming tale, brilliantly acted by a superb cast. Read more
Published 5 days ago by Eric H. Turner
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I just love these old easy going films, showing how life was way back when. Noel Coward is a brilliant writer.
Published 18 days ago by Moira Fairbrace
2.0 out of 5 stars
Picture/sound sinc problems
I only could rate this as a 2 star because dispite it be re-mastered' there were a number of occasions through the film where the sound was badly out of sinc with the picture
Published 1 month ago by I. R. Montgomery
5.0 out of 5 stars
Lovely film
This is such a wonderful film of years gone by, it tells a story of a family pre war moving into a new house and the trails and tribulations that happen through the years.
Published 1 month ago by Ameliakezia
4.0 out of 5 stars
a birthday gift
Thank u, a gift for my great uncle who bet it wouldnt be available! He is most impressed with it.
Published 2 months ago by Lu P
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great Film
It should have been left in black and white,but a wonderful Move and highly enjoyable.
Recommended viewing for all wartime oldies!
Recommended viewing for all wartime oldies!
Published 3 months ago by Eric Rooney
5.0 out of 5 stars
great film now on dvd
one my all time best british films great that i now have it on dvd the service i got was second to none
Published 3 months ago by KEITH BOYCE
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gamer
another swap from video to dvd version. my family enjoyed it fully and said it was brilliant and enjoy watching it over and over again
Published 3 months ago by Gamer
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The Happy Breed
So happy with this DVD. Delivery was excellent and fast.
Have watched this film many times on the TV and enjoyd it so much that wanted to own it myself.
Have watched this film many times on the TV and enjoyd it so much that wanted to own it myself.
Published 3 months ago by Deacon
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Excellent
Excellent. Excellent. I would have no hesitation recommending these to both family and friends. Gorgeous. Amazing. Spectacular. I love it. Good.
Published 4 months ago by Meggie
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