Gregory's Girl
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Movie Reviews of Gregory's Girl
Movie Review: Outstanding Movie about Teen Awkwardness
Summary: 5 Stars
I first saw this movie about 18 years ago, when I was approximately the age of Gregory in the film. At that time in my life, I felt very much like Gregory and closely related to his predicaments. As such, I never missed this film when it aired on cable and subsequently acquired it on VHS. I now thank MGM for bring it to DVD. This movie still holds the same charm and appeal for me as it did when I was 16, as it really takes me back to another time. I highly recommend this movie and believe that others will find it wonderful as well. It is one of my most favorite films of all time. The thick Scottish accents may be a little hard to comprehend for American audiences, however this film requires subsequent viewings anyway in order to catch all the activity going on in the peripheries.Movie Review: Easy on the sugar, lady!!
Summary: 5 Stars
having attended a state high school on the west coast of scotland in the 80's i can categorically state that this film captures exactly the mood of the west-coast scottish schoolboy of the time. Forsythe uses Jacques Tati type humour to put his vision across. And what a vision it is-- hormones, confusion and utterly gorgeous midsummer Scottish sunshine and blonde haired girls. C'mon, there's a world out there, and it's our's 'cause we're young and immortal. Watching the country park scenes now as a 31 year old I realise that being young was stoopid but great. This film is the only truly scotch classic. Forget those Edinburgh trainspotting depressive drug users, the drug is life and Glasgow is the best city in the world, like new york but without the commuting time.Movie Review: Goofy, good natured, and charming
Summary: 5 Stars
Scottish director Bill Forsyth reveals his gift for natural humor in this delightful film.The Gregory of the title finds his impending puberty makes for a definite lack of coordination on the soccer field and with members of the opposite sex. His two worlds collide when he is kicked off the school soccer team and replaced by the girl of his dreams.
Played by Gordon John Sinclair (who has a cameo in Forsyth's other masterpiece, "Local Hero"), Gregory is as goofy as any adolescent and much humor is derived from his lanky good-naturedness and stork-like figure alone.
Perfectly capturing the confusion, awkwardness, and greatness of being a teenager, Gregory -- and "Gregory's Girl" -- are charming.
Movie Review: A sweet, quirky romantic comedy.
Summary: 5 Stars
Anyone who has seen this film cannot help but be struck by the innocence and awkwardness of our hero, gregory, who is in love. Many men can relate to Gregory's utter feeling of befuddlement on how to attract the girl of his dreams. There in lies the emotional connection that so many have with Bill Forsythe's low budget pleaser. Gregory's Girl is a leisurely stroll down memory lane, as we recount our days of uncertainty in trying to court the fairer sex. This is one of my all-time favs, but watch out for the penguin!
Movie Review: Delightful movie
Summary: 5 Stars
I loved this movie when I rented it soon after it was released on video in the '80's. After years of telling people about it, I decided I needed to own it. It was lost when I lent it to a friend, so I bought it again. It is a delightful and gentle movie. It's about teenagers in a Scottish town, and manages to depict their lives without resorting to promiscuity, violence, drugs, or gangs. This snapshot of Gregory's life is treated with humor and respect. I highly recommend it.