Mr. Hoppys Geheimnis

While the whole plot could seem rather weak, this movie is a perfect example of a modern storytelling done with mastery. The pace of the movie is voluntarily slow, the actors are excellent, the breaking of the fourth wall is used with wit by a character who at first seems to be there only to tell us the story, and there are some surprising events that are typical of an action movie.

A charming story from one of our great authors of both child and adult fiction.

The story of one mans infatuation with his neighbour and the lengths he will go to to win her love.

With the always excellent Dustin Hoffman and Judi dench. Even the sometimes annoying James cordon puts in a stellar performance as the on screen narrator.

An enjoyable feel good movie that wanes a little,retains all the character of a Dahl novel or short story. This film will enchant you and frustrate you feeling melancholic. Suitable for all ages,a must for all Dahl fans and fans of the actors.

Well all I can say is wonderful family story we all watched at Christmas just lovely adore Judie Dench but the highlight for me was her outfits have one dress like hers can't find any more would just love to have some more especially the white with big pink flowers so different suits my new shabby chic phase anyone know where to find them but back to review the grandkids loved it because of the tortoise s as we have 6 and they are great pets and like them get into trouble if not watched the little garden of Mr Hoppy was a delight and just shows you can make a little go a long way feel good film with real people and a very happy ending can't ask for more ,

James Corden narrates the story. Mr. Hoppy (Dustin Hoffman) has a crush on his downstairs neighbor Mrs. Silver (Judi Dench). They often speak from their balconies. Then she gets a tortoise, but she is concerned that it's not growing. Hoppy has an idea.

There is a real charm to this and that starts with the two veteran stars. They are adorable together and they are easy. I would change the narrator. I would rather have an old serious British narrator like for a nature documentary. The happy Corden MC is fine especially for the premise. All in all, this movie is sweet and the ending is super sweet.

There is no doubt that Roald Dahl is a true genius, nevertheless there have been cases where movies have not lived up to their original works. There is no doubt that Judi Drench and Dustin Hoffman are huge names and absolutely amazing (to say the least) actors, however there have been plenty of movies with superb actors and great names which turned out less so. This is NOT one of those. The BBC did a great job to put a marvellous story into this magnificent movie, for the young and the old alike.

Dustin Hoffman does such a sublime job playing Mr. Hoppy that I find it hard to imagine him as anybody else. Quiet, shy, kind Mr. Hoppy made his way into my heart from his first minute (more like seconds actually) on the screen. Judi Drench appears as the love interest of Mr. Hoppy, Mrs. Silver, whom despite not being the brightest bulb in the box was a lovely character. All in all both have given wonderful performances.

The writers were, in my opinion, the ones who managed to bring real magic to the movie. Looking for more detail, they turned out to be Richard Curtis, Paul Mayhew-Archer, 'old' names to the admirers of comedy from the BBC. Their tasteful humour is no news to me and they managed to put their light, yet deep, touch to this script. They have managed to insert some of the loveliest jokes, and produced a masterpiece that would bring tears to people's eyes for ages.

There is not enough praise I could ever possibly bring to this movie and for it to be enough. I could go on for ages, praise every joke and every scene.