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65 of 66 people found the following review helpful
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.
15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Fully agree with Brenda Watkins & John Collier. To restore a film & not get the picture & sound in sinc with each other is unforgivable.Wish I had seen their reviews before I purchased this item.I will certainly check the reviews before I make my next purchase!
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
This is the first time I have been disappointed with a Network DVD. The promise of a restored print lured me into buying this. I have to say the print qaulity wasn't that great to me - some of the skin tones looked very flat particulary Sylvia and Ethel.
The big problem of course is the soundtrack. Not only is it out of sync with the picture in some places, it was quite loud. Almost as if it had been removed, polished up and put back with no relation to the picture at all. I will be going back to the Carlton Visual Entertainment edition.
The big problem of course is the soundtrack. Not only is it out of sync with the picture in some places, it was quite loud. Almost as if it had been removed, polished up and put back with no relation to the picture at all. I will be going back to the Carlton Visual Entertainment edition.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Disappointed
I was looking foward to owning a classic film - a real taste of post war England, having enjoyed watching it on the TV - I was extremely disappointed with this HD digitally... Read more
Published 1 month ago by LK
A classic British movie and a different slant on a 'War Film'
Most war films concern themselves with the troops, airmen, sailors etc and their battles with the enemy, boredom, and the loss of compatriots to injury or death. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Claptonian
A classic
Delighted to have this classic film in my collection - a truly English story brilliantly directed, and performed by a galaxy of stars.
Published 7 months ago by D. Harrison
This Happy Breed.
What a fantastic dvd. Clear bright colours and great sound. Great story too.
I am really getting into watching these kind of films, and the fact that John Mills stars, is a... Read more
I am really getting into watching these kind of films, and the fact that John Mills stars, is a... Read more
Published 10 months ago by Mrs. Gillian E. Marriott
DON'T BUY THIS!
As everyone else has said- THE SOUND IS NOT IN SYNC WITH THE PICTURE!.What a mistake someone has made. Read more
Published 13 months ago by D. C. Gowans
Get the kettle on!
Well, if this film doesn't tick your home-front boxes, nothing will.
I know some people think that anything with Noel Coward in it is brittle and divorced from reality,... Read more
I know some people think that anything with Noel Coward in it is brittle and divorced from reality,... Read more
Published 17 months ago by Fish on Legs
Excellent
This was a birthday present and the person in question loved this film and has watched it three times already.
Published 18 months ago by Pelboy
positive nostalgia
The reworking of this classic in superior form on dvd was another find for me.In the past family members have reminded me of the way this time was for them,and I have an interest... Read more
Published 19 months ago by grey snail
oh happy breed
the copy i got is by itv dvd and my dvd version is wonderfully restored as befits such a classic movie which tells the ups and downs of a london family between the first and second... Read more
Published 20 months ago by R. Poole
Fascinating film
This is one of the best films I have ever seen, giving an insight into family life between the two world wars. Read more
Published 22 months ago by S. Walker
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