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2001
1h 38m

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At the beginning of World War II, Rusty is sent to America by her parents to keep her safe. Now the war is over, it's time for her to come home. While she is glad to see her mother, Peggy, a... Read allAt the beginning of World War II, Rusty is sent to America by her parents to keep her safe. Now the war is over, it's time for her to come home. While she is glad to see her mother, Peggy, and tries to fit into her old life, her "American ways" don't go down too well at home. Whe... Read allAt the beginning of World War II, Rusty is sent to America by her parents to keep her safe. Now the war is over, it's time for her to come home. While she is glad to see her mother, Peggy, and tries to fit into her old life, her "American ways" don't go down too well at home. When her father, Roger, returns home from the war, he is desperate to have his life just the ... Read all

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7.0/10

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6somemoviesilike

Not bad, but disappointing.

After having read the book by Michelle Magorian, which is engaging and of interest, as all of her books are, this make was very disappointing. Nothing seemed to fit well in terms of the plot, it was unfocused, and major storylines had been left out as the book progressed. There was very good acting, especially from Stephanie Cole, Sarah Lancashire, and newcomer Jessica Fox, but it is by no means up to scratch on Goodnight Mr. Tom. That was much better directed and was a far more convincing adaptation. For all its faults however, it kept me going to the end, and was enjoyable. Wouldn't watch it again, though I would like to see the earlier version to compare.

6 out of 10 (That's generous).

10harkinsleslie

A slow build-up that

I wasn't sure I was going to enjoy this movie because it seemed to move at a snail's pace. It turns out this approach was perfect. Without realizing it until half way through the movie, I discovered that I had established an emotional relationship with each character, a development I wasn't expecting. Well done. Absolutely worth watching. And, once again, Sarah Lancashire was outstanding. That slow burn hit all the right notes.

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[Roger has just hit Peggy across the face after she has intervened to prevent him hitting Rusty with a belt]
Roger Dickinson: [seething with anger] I warned you to stay out of it.
Peggy Dickinson: Yes, and now I'm warning you. If you ever - ever - lay so much as a finger on me or my children again, I will come after you. As God is my witness, I will kill you with my own bare hands. Do you hear me? I will *kill* you!
Roger Dickinson: [sheepishly] I'm sorry. I lost my temper.