Goodbye, Mr. Chips
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Movie Reviews of Goodbye, Mr. Chips
Movie Review: A Great Movie
Summary: 5 Stars
"Goodbye Mr. Chips" stars Robert Donat as Charles Chipping. The young Mr. Chipping is a new instructor at an elite English public (boarding) school. Through a serious of missteps his debut as a new master is near disastrous. As a result he becomes a cold exacting master just so he can function as an instructor.
While he performs competently in the classroom, he is considered a social cripple. The students are either indifferent or hate him. The other faculty and administration consider him extremely competent professionally but socially maladjusted. Not knowing any other way to function he continues in this manner for years. This culminates in his being passed over for a critical promotion.
This is a crippling blow to a middle-aged man with aspirations for headmaster. However, another faculty member instinctively realizes that this is a good man in need of a friend. He drags the reluctant Mr. Chipping on a bicycle tour of Europe. This trip changes his life forever.
Mr. Chipping meets a woman (played by Greer Garson in her film debut) who becomes the great love of his life. That's what this movie is about, love and how it transforms our lives. Mr. Chipping becomes Mr. Chips beloved by students, faculty and administration. This woman teaches him to love and communicate with other people, especially the students.
This film was made in 1939, considered by some the greatest year in the history of motion pictures. "Gone with the Wind" and `The Wizard of Oz" both came out this year. Against some stiff competition, Mr. Donat won the `Best Actor' Oscar. This isn't too surprising though. Mr. Chips ages from his early twenties until his eighties. While Robert Donat did not act much (poor health) his every performance was extraordinary. He is one of the greatest actors of English-language cinema.
This DVD does not have much in the way of extras. But they aren't needed anyway. You'll find the two hours passes swiftly.
Movie Review: Hello, Mr. Chips!
Summary: 5 Stars
The DVD version of "Goodbye, Mr. Chips" is sure to be a much welcomed addition to any movie buff's collection of great classics. But this film long ago passed the realm of "must see." It is a must see again and again, due to two great performances in an even greater production by director Sam Wood. The story is, on first reading of its synopsis, a quiet one, but when Robert Donat and Greer Garson, along with Paul Henreid, give life to their characters before our eyes, we are drawn into a world that is alive with emotion. The story spans the career of one school master, Charles Chipping, and follows him from his start as a well-meaning but emotionally reserved teacher, to a man whose heart and outlook are remade by the love of his life, played by Greer Garson (her first film role, which also earned her an Academy Award nomination). Chips' (as his wife affectionately calls him) new life awakens in him a love and appreciation of teaching, as well as of his students themselves. Though he is destined to lose his wife, he gains a great deal as well, and spends his remaining years at the school revered as the treasure he is: a champion of learning, and a dear and devoted friend to his school and the boys in it. "Goodbye Mr. Chips" is a film that will continually reward the viewer each time it is watched, as there is so much to be seen and appreciated in this excellent adaptation of James Hilton's classic novel of the same name.Movie Review: When the Movie tops the Book
Summary: 5 Stars
There aren't many cases where the movie is better than the book, but "Goodbye Mr. Chips" is one of them. James Hilton tossed together his barely over 100 pages of big type in about a week. The scriptwriters for the film fleshed out a good story line with much more detail. Well-directed and just superbly acted by Robert Donat in the title role, this film is an endearing classic.
The basic story is that of a traditional English schoolmaster, set in a period from mid-Victorian to pre-WWII. It's a gentle tale of the meaning of a man's life and how we can rise to excellence in our modest professions and touch the lives of many. Mr. Chipping ("Chips" as his students affectionately know him) leads a rich life, although also fraught with sorrows.
There is still much relevance to the film--the tragedy of war, the importance of a balanced education, and the evils of caste.
Yes, the film is sentimental and a little manipulative, but you will probably not mind. In fact, you may cry your eyes out.
Compared to R.F. Delderfield's "To Serve Them All My Days," the book of "Chips" is not nearly as good, but this film tops the BBC mini-series of "Days" in virtually every way--especially in managing to leave out a lot of class warfare!
Order it, go buy a box of Puffs, and plonk yourself down for a delightful classic!
Movie Review: Timeless Classic
Summary: 5 Stars
"Goodbye, Mr Chips" is a moving and compelling classic movie version of James Hilton's novel of the same title. The film, made in 1939, is a tribute to the English public school system. This is the story of the life of a school teacher, Mr Chipping (exceptionally well played by Robert Donat).
Chipping starts off as a well meaning, shy and nervous teacher. Along the way, he meets the lovely Kathy (Green Garson) whom he falls in love with at first sight. They marry and his assertive wife resurrects his love and great appreciation of teaching and his students. After the marriage, Chipping (affectionately named Chips by his wife) is viewed in a new light by students and colleagues. Mr Chips is trusted and admired by pupils due to his empathy and dry sense of humour. He eventually wins the appointment of Housemaster.
Tragically, Chips loses his wife during childbirth. However, he spends the remainder of his life as a well respected and devoted teacher who is a champion of learning. When the end of his life came, it is very clear that he lived a very meaningful life of imparting knowledge and wisdom to his pupils over a period of over 60 years.
This is an excellent, heart-warming classic movie that is worth watching.
Movie Review: Leaves You a Better Person
Summary: 5 Stars
In Goodbye, Mr. Chips (1939), Robert Donat plays a painfully shy and humble school teacher named Mr. Chipping.
Mr. Chipping comes to Brookfield school as a 22 year-old Latin teacher. His early years are marked by awkwardness and unpopularity. While on a walking tour of Europe with a friend, Chipping meets Kathy, a beautiful and lively younger woman played by Greer Garson, whom he marries. Kathy's outgoing and lovely personality endears her (and Mr. Chipping) to the students at Brookfield.
Chipping stays at the school for over 60 years (1870-1933). He becomes a favorite of the school, loved by generations of students (all by the way, whom it seems he remembers).
Mr. Chips, as he is affectionately called, is a character who it is hard not to admire. He is full of sincerity, love, and faithfulness. It shows in his unselfish devotion to his students and his kindness to others.
Robert Donat won best actor for his role in this film, which was nominated for seven Academy Awards.
I thoroughly enjoyed every second of Goodbye, Mr. Chips. It is one of those films that leave you a better person for watching.