How Green Was My Valley
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Movie Reviews of How Green Was My Valley
Movie Review: "Men like my father cannot die."
Summary: 5 Stars
A man recalls his childhood as the youngest in a family of coal miners in a small village in Wales. His father was wise and strong, his mother gentle, his brothers hard workers, and his only sister beautiful. They faced the ups and downs of life with courage and hope.
This Best Picture of 1941 has become a classic and deservedly so. The hard life of the miners contrasts with the warmth of family and neighbors, and the respect and loyalty of the Morgan family is inspiring. Roddy McDowell is adorable as the youngest in the family; he gives a restrained performance that is sympathetic without being too sweet. Donald Crisp is perfect as his simple yet wise father. Maureen O'Hara is lovely as the sister, even though her storyline isn't fully developed or resolved.
This is a sentimental look back at a simpler time, a man's memories of his loving family. It's quite touching and makes me wish there could be movies made like this today.
Movie Review: Most beautiful grey valley I've ever seen!
Summary: 5 Stars
This is a genuinely moving movie from another time. I don't think I can say anything about it that hasn't already been said in the reviews for this movie, other than I'm not really into movies from the 1930's and 40's, but I like to watch a classic now and again, and I enjoyed this movie a lot.
In particular, I was fascinated to see Walter Pigeon playing the role of a preacher with a romantic interest. I've always thought of him as the mad scientist in Forbidden Planet, and the mad captain of the Seaview in the original Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea. I love Walter Pigeon, and the speech his character gives to his congregation toward the end is priceless.
Also, I had never seen Roddy McDowall as a child actor, and that was amazing too. Great stuff!
Oh, and watch the documentary too. It's puts the movie in its historical perspective and helps you appreciate it even more.
Movie Review: A green valley shot in B and W!
Summary: 5 Stars
It's old and black and white! That should be enough! But then you have so many great actors in this flick. It was one of those movies that I found just magical. I first thought why is this being shot in B and W? It was not necessarily a reference to the greeness of the earth but the greeness of the child's heart. It is a rare film that truly captures the innocent ideals of childhood and then shows the truth of life as we get older. I have found myself needing to watch this one. Yeah, it shows how ugly the world can be but in turn gives us the magnificent story of being human. Strong cast, beautiful songs, wonderful cinematography (click on the extras and find out where is was really shot!) and the heavy and enduring hand of Ford is all over this one! Make like a bread truck and haul buns to buy it! LOLMovie Review: What Makes a Classic Classic
Summary: 5 Stars
The starkness of the black and white film photography adds to the mood and captures the essence of life in the mining towns of Wales and the social conditions that continue to impact the lives of countless of millions on our planet even today. The strength and integrity of the characters add a realism we no longer find in contemporary film with all of its superficialities which unfortunately reflect much of what passes for relationships in the current milieu. The character actors take over this film because it is a film and not just a "movie". The moral tone and message is not overbearing and the deeply spiritual character of the Welsh people is exempliefied in their "chapel" and their local choir which was the contribution Methodism made to the life of the people of Wales.Movie Review: Make sure to get your copy of "Sunrise"
Summary: 5 Stars
When I first got this movie, I threw away the insert that said that you can get a free copy of "Sunrise" if you buy 3 Fox classics this year. The picture in the insert looked dopey. Later on, I discovered that "Sunrise" is considered a masterpiece from one of the great directors, F.W. Murnau. So don't throw away that insert. "All About Eve", "Gentlemen's Agreement", "The Ghost and Mrs. Muir", "An Affair to Remember" all qualify for this offer."How Green Was My Valley" is not a happy, feel-good movie. It is about many different tragedies that befall a family in Wales. It is poignant, touching, a masterpiece from one of the great directors of all time.