Hope and Glory
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Movie Reviews of Hope and Glory
Movie Review: a boy's view of war - a classic and unique film
Summary: 5 Stars
I can't think of another film quite like this one with its flawlessly realized POV of a boy at home during Britain's WWII. The acting is entirely excellent, the cinematography is grand, the use of music is just right, in other words, not saturating the film in sentimentality. It's both poignant and very funny in a wholly realistic way.
After I got the DVD I wasn't that excited about seeing it again, only vaguely remembering that it had rec'd terrific reviews. When I finally ran out of other things to see, saw it and loved it so much I turned around and watched it again.
Only quibble--would love to have had an audio commentary from the director,would have been fascinating as the film is somewhat autobiographical.
Movie Review: Britain at its Best
Summary: 5 Stars
Firstly, in answer to the 'Viewer from Northern Ireland', no, this is no 'Ptang Yang Kipperbang', which, incidentally, has an AKA which I've forgotten, and it's an early, but memorable work of another British director. 'Hope and Glory' is, I think, Boorman's master-work. The second World War is seen through the eyes of a young boy, both in London and nearby in the country. There's so much to say in praise of this film: the story-line never flags, the cast beautifully 'in synch' with one another in restained but 'spot-on' performances, cinematography rich, editing powerfully highlighting ironies, music especially appropriate. The whole is rich with dramatic conflict, poignancy and humour. It's really a film not to be missed.Movie Review: great movie
Summary: 5 Stars
My mother is a war bride and lived in London during this tragic time in history. Upon watching this movie, she laughed, teared up and was impressed with how realistic the portrayal of life during WWII London was.
The grandfather is the most crotchity, yet lovable character, I am smiling picturing him now. There are so many memorable parts in this movie and it's a trip down history lane for those of us who will hopefully never know that women actually had to draw lines down their legs to look like they had on stockings and how precious a tin of jam was. I highly recommend this movie, it is incredibly enjoyable. Even my 9 year old grandson loves it and has watched it over and over again.
Movie Review: Warning: don't rent this film if you are an idiot
Summary: 5 Stars
This film won an award from the Los Angeles film critics when it came out in 1987 . . . and for good reason. As the positive reviews note in different ways, it is a classic film which is rich on many levels. However, it does require a rudimentary understanding of history, war, love, rites of passage and the English language. Several negative reviewers whose spelling leaves something to be desired only underscore the underlying sophistication of the film. WARNING: if you only read Cliff Notes, and even then with severe difficulty, this film is not for you. Likewise those who prefer auto-asphyxiation to an actual date.Movie Review: A masterwork by a master director
Summary: 5 Stars
John Boorman's coming of age drama shows the resilience of family in the face of the random and the ridiculous in World War Two London. The individual scenes and characters will pop into your consciousness and serve as a reference point for conversations and reminiscences. Boorman's genius is in not burdening his vignettes with too much plotline and simply allowing the characters to reveal themselves in the trying situations they face as the result of the hardships of wartime London. Worth watching again and again. The acting is stellar! A masterwork by master artists.