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Release Date: 01 February, 2000 Retail Price: $27.95 OUR Price: $24.99 You SAVE: $2.96! Cast: Complete Cast (7 total) |
The Winslow Boy Reviews
5 stars for all except Ms. Pidgeon
This is the film where you cannot help but fall in love with Jeremy Northam. He is absolutely magnetic. He doesn't even come on screen til 47 minutes into it, but he's the one who is the heart of the film.
The soul of the film is the imperative of Right. That the need for Right is more important than a son's Oxford education, a daughter's marriage, and a mother's comfort.
It's a beautifully acted, written and nuanced film. The one glaring detraction in the film is the *itchiness of the Pidgeon character. I don't care how reserved the English are supposed to be, I don't think her character was meant to be so mean, cold and just plain soul-less. Fortunately, every other character makes up for her lack, thus the 5 star rating. Which tells you how strong the other elements are, especially Northam.
Ronnie good looking? What utter rot!
When I first watched the Winslow Boy I had no idea what I was in for.
I should say for starters that this movie was cast with a brilliant array of actors. From Northam to Jones, this film was so much more then the quiet cover portrayed. I had never seen Jeremy Northam in a movie before and was thrilled to find yet another wonderful British actor.
The story of the Postal order and the family who tries to clear its name is wonderful. The family interacts like a true family would showing just enough affection without being sappy. Stiff upper lip and all that rot. I was fond of Dickie and his way of saying everything in such a P.C way. I loved the loving way that Arthur dealt with Ronnie....that was a beautiful scene. A father never wants to think that his son has lied to him, but the close relationship they had was lovely.
"For a lie cannot be had between us. I shall know it Ronnie. I shall know it. Did you steal this postal order?"
"No Father I didn't."
What a shame that more family can't share that kind of honesty. I was also touched by the way that everyone looked out for the boy. But I have to say that my favorite characters were Sir. Robert Morton (Northam) and Catharine Winslow ( Mamet ) Their banter back and forth was superb! They each gave as good as they got and finally found themselves coming together I a kind of secret romance.
"Perhaps I shall see you there again? Up in the gallery?"
"No. Across the floor. One day."
"You still continue your feminist actives?"
"Oh, yes."
"Pity. It's a lost cause."
"Do you think so? How very little you know about women. Goodbye, I doubt we shall meet again."
"Oh do you Miss Winslow? How very little you know about man."
I would say that anyone who loves a good British film should get this movie. But I have to ask why movie like this are only made in other countries and American films are usually such trash?
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