MamaGravity good back-story, and good acting

Micransix Crappy film

Ogosmith Each character in this movie — down to the smallest one — is an individual rather than a type, prone to spontaneous changes of mood and sometimes amusing outbursts of pettiness or ill humor.

Anoushka Slater While it doesn't offer any answers, it both thrills and makes you think.

Pepperz-1 I finally got my copy of this movie after waiting TEN years from Scooter and I have to say that I LOVED it! The quality of the DVD is excellent so I was able to focus entirely on the film.The BAD thing about it was Susannah York who overplayed and was overly dramatic and worst of all a BLONDE which violated the entire idea that the rest of the family was pink and brown but Joss and Willmouse were dark haired and exotic.HOWEVER, Jane Asher, who played Hester was exactly right in both her looks and delivery!In the movie there are only four children while Godden had five in her book but this is no way detracts from the movie. I would seriously recommend that you get this movie for any Godden lover because it kept my attention and I truly enjoyed it. The actor who played Eliot was exactly right, while he didn't match my mental idea of his LOOKS, his delivery was spot on!While I am normally never satisfied with movies from books, (hated the Maeve Binchy movies and wasn't thrilled with Angela Lansbury's Shell Seekers and yet LOVED the books!) I have to say that THIS one was an exception. IF I gave the book to someone I would definitely include the DVD as well along with a box of Belgian Chocolates and some really GOOD coffee!

ruthiej This film is a distant memory of Sunday afternoons in my teens when this film was still played in the UK. How can we get it released on video? The innocence of the girl falling in love with the thief, it was gripping. ten out of ten

rachdeveraux Marvelously directed and acted, this tale tugs on my heartstrings as much today as thirty years ago. I last saw it on a PA PBS affiliate five years ago, but it still remains vivid in my mind. Kenneth More is utterly enchanting, and Daniel Darrieux is sadder-but-wiser personified. Susannah York is outstanding in her first role, and the young actors playing her younger siblings also sparkle. Lewis Gilbert is one of my favorite English directors and this film is a good reason why. If anyone had found its availability on tape or DVD, please let me know.

aromatic-2 Brilliant performances by cadly Kenneth More, astonishing Danielle Darrieux, and winsome Susannah York highlight this perfectly told coming-of-age tale with an amazing balance of whimsy, insight, intelligence, and reality. A must-see for romantics of all ages.