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Post by Miss Retro on Oct 19, 2007 17:06:36 GMT -5
Full Synopsis: Goodbye, Mr. Chips, based on James Hilton's novel, is a melodrama about a shy British teacher named Mr. Chipping (Robert Donat) who devotes his life to teaching "his boys" after the death of his lovely, energetic American wife Katherine (Greer Garson). Told via flashbacks, the film features an aged Mr. Chipping looking back nostalgically at his long career, taking note of the people who've touched his life over the years. Donat was the recipient of a Best Actor Oscar for his portrayal of the title character, and the film features the debut performance of a young Garson. [/center]
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Post by *~Mrs. Cooper ~* on Oct 23, 2007 18:21:00 GMT -5
This movie was so sweet and very sad. I love Robert Donat and Greer was absolutely breathtakingly beautiful. It was such a shame she wasn't in more of the movie, but it was her first film, so I won't argue in the least. I loved the plot and the characters (Colley! Awwww ) And Chipping was so cute as an old man ...and surprisingly spunky. The history and humor throughout the whole film just made me fall head over heels in love with it. I cried like a baby at the end of it -- I couldn't help it. It's now one of my favorite movies. I'm going to watch it again with the family tonight -- I need to buy it!
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oddball247
Crazy Bones
Unto the pure all things are pure... ~Titus 1:15
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Post by oddball247 on Oct 23, 2007 21:36:37 GMT -5
I could have sworn the title sounds VERY familiar, but I don't think I've ever watched it. I think I must change that little fact!
I'll have to look it up. It sounds very interesting.
~Rose
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Post by *~Mrs. Cooper ~* on Oct 23, 2007 22:46:48 GMT -5
It's a wonderful movie -- you'll love it!
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Post by writer4christ on Oct 24, 2007 16:24:24 GMT -5
OOoh. I had only heard of the 2002 version. (William Moseley from the Chronicles of Narnia is in it. *giggle*) I'd wanted to see it for that reason, but now I'm more likely to see the old one. Because the original is always the best.
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oddball247
Crazy Bones
Unto the pure all things are pure... ~Titus 1:15
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Post by oddball247 on Oct 24, 2007 16:40:25 GMT -5
Oh, now I remember where I heard of it from; I could have sworn someone rambled on and on about it. <_< hehehe. *points to the person above me.* ^--
~Rose
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Post by *~Mrs. Cooper ~* on Oct 24, 2007 19:06:48 GMT -5
Originals are always the best -- the only exception to that is Count of Monte' Cristo ;D
This movie is just great; if you haven't seen it you should!
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Post by writer4christ on Oct 25, 2007 16:32:54 GMT -5
Count of Monte Cristo is very good. I just saw most of it the other day.
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Post by butterscotchgreer on Oct 25, 2007 23:10:48 GMT -5
i would have to agree with kim on this one. heehee! originals are alomst always the best!!! this is one of my favorite movies, and not just b.c greer is in it. heehee! but b/c i love the story and rob donat did such a fantastic job and dserved his oscar for it. and b/c i always cry to it..
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Post by *~Mrs. Cooper ~* on Oct 26, 2007 13:00:05 GMT -5
He really does deserve an oscar for his role; he's amazing! More Rich Donat on my Netflix queue
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