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Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 3 July 2015
An epic story from the heart of the South. The casting in particular was spot on here as was the incredible score. The cinematography, lighting, camera work, sets, locations and use of colour also play their part in making this such a memorable film.The film uses the American civil war as a back drop for the character development of a young woman who's beautiful, privileged but ultimately superficial, shallow character and world are shattered by the events of the Civil War and what follows. Unlike most of those around her Scarlett cares little for the cause, annoyed only at how rationing and war have robbed her of all the pretty clothes and men she is used to having around. However she if forced to put on a façade and conceal these aspects of her character. Scarlet has plenty of brains and ambition but again is forced to repress this side of her character too, worrying it will appear unattractive to men. She is not always entirely successful though and little flashes of hot anger appear, especially while talking with her father, a proud plain spoken Irishman who knows her only too well for her to bother trying to conceal anything from him. She is in love with Ashley Wilkes a southern who stands out for his level headedness and thoughtful, patient character, unfortunately for Scarlet he shows little interest in her which only deepens her longing for him, instead he marries his cousin. Temptation lies ahead for Scarlet in the form of the good looking Rhett Butler, a man who in many ways represents the polar opposite of the Ashley, Rhett is rude, direct, cynical and enjoys a joke at Scarlet's expense, for all his faults though Rhett see's through Scarlet with a clarity which few others do. Ashley and Rhett also share a mutual trepidation about the South's prospects of winning the civil war.The first act of the film covers the pulsing mood of optimism and overconfidence which sweeps the south at the start of the war, later to be replaced by grim determination, then finally by desperation as the North closes in around them. Scarlet travels from her childhood home and plantation Tara to the city of Atlanta only to find the union forces are closing in around it. The only way out will lie with accepting help from a man she can't stand.In the second act of the film hard times follow and it is only Scarlet's sheer determination and resourcefulness which save her family and home from ruin. Her shrewd and calculating business mind lead her into accepting another unwise marriage proposal in order to ensure Tara is able to meet it's tax requirements. Many softer characters are unable to cope or adapt to the new life, however Scarlet while suffering is able to meet the challenges ahead and at last put her mind to some practical use, she finds she has a talent for making money. The death of her mother and the premature decline in her father's facilities only push her further into the role of taking charge. Unfortunately the experiences of hunger and fear she suffers leave her mentally scarred and from now on she decides she must be hard and ruthless to ensure her future survival.The third act follows the collision of personalities between her and Rhett Butler, a dangerous scoundrel who finally proposes to her and she accepts. Her wealth and influence increases still further although much of society disapproves of a woman being so business minded and driven. Scarlet's relationship with Rhett is a fiery one, Rhett is mad with jealousy over her unrequited love towards Ashley.The colours, textures and overall look of the blu ray is absolutely gorgeous and the film looks incredible for its age. 5 stars.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 3 July 2015
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