To Kill a Mockingbird (Collector's Edition)
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Movie Reviews of To Kill a Mockingbird (Collector's Edition)
Movie Review: To Kill A Mockingbird
Summary: 5 Stars
To Kill a Mockingbird (Universal Legacy Series About a man who stands up for what he believes in. His character is an inspiration to all. Let's hope that some day, racial issues will be a thing of the past. Movie Review: Well done
Summary: 5 Stars
I was surprised at how well all the elements came together for this film. Obviously the main cohesion is centered on Atticus Finch (Gregory Peck) and his relationship with his children, Scout (Mary Badham) and Jem (Philip Alford). I would classify this as one of Gregory peck's best movies. It almost had to be shot in black and whit to have the feel needed in the all but black and white movie.
Scout and Jem know very little about their neighbor `Boo' (Robert Duvall.) They have heard and made up strange stories. They spend time daring each other and their summer friend, to go up to the neighbor house as it holds some mysterious crazed person. Through the movie many odd things happen such as a tree that mysteriously offers a series of objects from marbles to a watch, among other things. What do we really know about our neighbors? Watch as the mystery unfolds. And what will they find out in this slice of life in the Depression-era South.
To Kill a Mockingbird (slipcased edition)
Movie Review: Heroes
Summary: 5 Stars
I remember several years back watching one of those AFI "Top 100" shows, this time relating to the top 100 heroes and villains in film history. It was easy to predict that Hannibal Lecter would be the top villain. But as the countdown progressed, I wondered who would be the top hero. My personal film hero has always been Atticus Finch, but as the Superman and Indiana Jones characters were being named in the final few slots, I didn't think the AFI voters would agree with me. I was genuinely surprised, and very, very pleased, that the top film hero named was, indeed, Atticus Finch.
I then started to think why it was I considered this character a hero, because certainly in Atticus Finch's mind, he wasn't doing "heroic" things. He defended Tom Robinson not to be looked upon as saintly or holier than thou, but because he wanted to set a good example for his children -- and, very simply, he thought it was the right thing to do. I think Atticus Finch's quiet devotion to his children, and his belief in doing what was decent and right in his life and profession, made this character a hero in my eyes. As an attorney, I think often of Gregory Peck's summation in the film when I'm preparing for a trial. I always find it inspiring.
This is a film I revisit at least once a year, and it never ceases to move and inspire me. Harper Lee must have been so proud.
Movie Review: American Classic
Summary: 5 Stars
The movie version of To Kill a Mockingbird was cast so well and follows the book closely. I have watched it so many times I can't keep track, but it's like visiting a dear friend again.
I bought the DVD for a young friend of mine who hadn't even heard of the book or film and I was convinced that she would love it, but she didn't. She refuses to watch any movie that's in B&W and even though she watched this one she thought it was predictable and boring. How can that be possible? I consider this film a classic that has aged well through the years but maybe younger audiences aren't interested in character developement and an excellent story. They want action, sex, and/or gratuitous violence which, fortunately, this movie doesn't offer and shouldn't need to. (In all fairness, I wasn't impressed with Citizan Kane and it's considered one of the greatest films of all time!)
Movie Review: Overall - great
Summary: 5 Stars
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