trevillian

Want a movie well acted, with good moral values? well here it is... loved the book and love the show. Mr. Holmoka was great as Uncle Chris. and even the kids were well acted. It is the story like i have heard it from a vanishing group of people. who came here through Ellis island etc. legally, worked hard for their kids to get ahead, learn English and compete with the the best, and be the best. The son is to be a dr., they scrimp and save for everything. They don't buy until they can afford it, and they sacrifice one thing to buy another. Like papa giving up tobacco so that Nels can have the money to go to high school. the sisters will babysit to contribute for his books and clothes etc. Sacrifice, thrift, frugal living for the good of the whole family. Something we have been losing for last few generations. and they are strong and cheerful throughout. even in times of crisis. If you love a good tale, watch this one, then go on and read the book. You will end up loving this whole family.....

This movie was made in Hungary i think. anyway,the countryside is gorgeous,the people who play the farming folks were totally fascinating. their horsemanship is awesome. I got more into the native people, the farm life, and how heroic they were trying to hide Brady from the evil Nazis who where looking for these parachutists. They even sacrificed their life in several instances. the young orphan lad that Brady befriends was a sweet kid. you will marvel at the riding i think, and the action of trying to evade the Nazis. it is entertaining and comic in some spots and very tragic in others. Ladies have hankies handy, as you will be devastated at the end. i own it, and have watched it several times. in other words, not just a one time around flick. its a keeper....

didn't see one with a dead body, but loved the episode where they bricked up her doorway. a good example of someone causing themselves the most harm. we are flying in the face of the other reviewers,but we enjoyed the show. we also like fine romance,are you being served,as time goes by, and one foot in the grave. wish more of our american comedy was as much developed and fun.....I have always like the dry British wit. Barbara reminds me of so folks I actually know, that is why it is even more fun. I didn't find it "predictable,and trite" I found it very down to earth. It may not have been good enough for more than 2 seasons, but it was fun to watch anyway.