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Mumof3
True Blue Farmgirl
3890 Posts
Karin
Ellenwood
GA
USA
3890 Posts |
 Posted - Jan 12 2007 : 2:40:34 PM
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I just came home from seeing Miss Potter. What an absolutely beautiful film! The scenery was breathtaking. They captured that soft, full light in England perfectly. Renee Zellweger was adorable as Beatrix. She brought such depth to her portrayal of this amazing woman. Her parents were just "spot on" as they would say and the woman who played Miss Wiggin, Beatrix's chaperone, was just low-key hilarious. Ewan McGregor- perfect. Emily Watson- brilliant. The drawings- enchanting. Especially when they "came to life." Everything about this movie made me want to go back to England and head North to the Lake District!! Even the sheep that dotted the hillsides added to the feel of this film. Through the joy of her books being published, to the sorrow of losing someone she loved to her triumph at being an independent woman and farmer- every second wrapped me up in a warm blanket. When it finished, I wanted to turn around and buy another ticket right then! If Miss Potter comes to your area, RUN to see it! It is a true Farmgirl film!!
Can you tell I liked it a lot?
Karin |
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Aunt Jenny
True Blue Farmgirl
11381 Posts
Jenny
middle of
Utah
USA
11381 Posts |
Posted - Jan 12 2007 : 2:48:57 PM
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Probably won't be here for awhile...it always takes longer for here unless it is a new kids movie. We ARE in the boonies. I will sure watch for this one..sounds wonderful!!
Jenny in Utah
Inside me there is a skinny woman crying to get out...but I can usually shut her up with cookies
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abbasgurl
True Blue Farmgirl
1262 Posts
Rhonda
USA
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Posted - Jan 12 2007 : 7:09:37 PM
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Ohhhh sounds lovely-a must see! Thanks for telling us how much you liked it Karin!
Rhonda
I'm a one girl revolution. |
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daffodil dreamer
True Blue Farmgirl
805 Posts
Jayne
Hamilton
Victoria
Australia
805 Posts |
Posted - Jan 12 2007 : 8:56:32 PM
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| Can't wait to see this - it starts here in Australia next week. Glad that it is as good as the subject matter deserves, although Renee Zellweger is so good - I've loved everything I've seen her in, especially Cold Mountain. |
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Nancy Gartenman
True Blue Farmgirl
9093 Posts
Nancy
West Seneca
New York
USA
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westernhorse51
True Blue Farmgirl
1681 Posts
michele
farmingdale
n.j.
USA
1681 Posts |
Posted - Jan 13 2007 : 05:26:40 AM
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I keep looking for it but it's not playing here yet!  I've got the bok based on the movie but I want to se it sooooooo bad. Thanks for sharing it w/ us. It makes me want to see it even more. My daughter told me I only want to see it because it's "English" & the scenery. Partly true, I love anything english ( I am) & I saw on the trailers the scenery was beautiful. Can't wait till it gets here.
she selects wool and flax and works with eager hands Prov.31:13 |
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_Rebecca_
True Blue Farmgirl
568 Posts
Rebecca
OK
USA
568 Posts |
Posted - Aug 12 2007 : 08:57:44 AM
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I just watched it and I CRIED!!!! Oh how sad. Oh my goodness. It was such a dear movie. I have the book about her life and her lands. It's a very very beautiful place. She was an awesome woman. She really told those men just exactly where she stood and she protected those farmlands from being parceled out. I think that God blessed her with her talents and strengths just so that she could do that. What a glorious place.
.·:*¨¨* :·.Rebecca.·:*¨¨* :·. http://boinglink.blogspot.com/ |
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Annie S
True Blue Farmgirl
756 Posts
Annie
Custer
S.D.
USA
756 Posts |
Posted - Aug 12 2007 : 09:49:25 AM
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I watched the movie on PPV on our satelite system. Missed it when it came out to the movie theater (besides DH considers that a "chick" flick and wouldn't have gone anyway). Loved it too. Everything about it was great. Love Renee Z. anyway, and this was so different from her "Diary" movies. She is a wonderful actress. The story line made you cry, laugh, cry again and say to yourself thankgoodness for happy ending.
Peace and love.
Annie |
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Carol Sue
True Blue Farmgirl
4033 Posts
Carol Sue
Washingtonian
USA
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Posted - Aug 12 2007 : 3:28:18 PM
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DD just rented it and gave it to us to see tonight. Looking forward to this one.
Thanks girls....
Carol Sue
Enjoying life. |
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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl
9399 Posts
Denise
Beavercreek
Ohio
USA
9399 Posts |
Posted - Aug 12 2007 : 5:34:42 PM
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We just loved this movie. We rented it a few weeks ago. I told my dd I am going to buy it. She said she didn't want me to because it made her cry. She loves Ewan McGregor. I have not yet purchased it yet but I plan to. It was excellent!
"The earth is the Lord's and the fullness thereof and all that dwell therein."
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Nancy Gartenman
True Blue Farmgirl
9093 Posts
Nancy
West Seneca
New York
USA
9093 Posts |
Posted - Aug 12 2007 : 6:41:51 PM
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I think I will order it on Amazon. Been wanting to see it.
NANCY JO
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daffodil dreamer
True Blue Farmgirl
805 Posts
Jayne
Hamilton
Victoria
Australia
805 Posts |
Posted - Aug 13 2007 : 01:48:24 AM
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| I got it for my birthday - my little brother was very pleased with himself for making such a good choice!! |
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Nance in France
True Blue Farmgirl
1438 Posts
Nancy
St. Laurent de la Salanque
France
1438 Posts |
Posted - Aug 13 2007 : 06:52:09 AM
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| Oh my goodness, Karin, you could be a film critic! I had the same reactions as you did; luckily it was in the theaters BRIEFLY while we were in Norfolk this spring so I took my mom (in the rain no less, how British was THAT, ha?) Choked back the tears along with everybody else around us. Then on the plane going back to France a month later, it was one of the feature films, so I watched it again....TWICE! Going to hint around at Christmas time, ha! So heartwarming, funny, touching, and her happiness later in life certainly trumped her heartache at losing her true love. Karin is "spot on"! Truly a must see. Nance |
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Nancy Gartenman
True Blue Farmgirl
9093 Posts
Nancy
West Seneca
New York
USA
9093 Posts |
Posted - Aug 13 2007 : 07:22:08 AM
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I just ordered it, couldn't wait another minute after all the good reveiws from you girls.
NANCY JO
www.Nancy-Jo.blogspot.com |
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mommom
True Blue Farmgirl
854 Posts
Susan
Lancaster
Pennsylvania
USA
854 Posts |
Posted - Aug 13 2007 : 11:36:04 AM
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| I'm so glad I watched it because I really had no idea what kind of a tough life she had. The hardships she endured....but still kept on going! I have always loved her work but love it even more now! Susan |
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La Patite Ferme
True Blue Farmgirl
623 Posts
Jenn
CA
USA
623 Posts |
Posted - Aug 13 2007 : 9:25:41 PM
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Karin,
I wholly agree. DD, sis and I saw it a few weeks ago and loved it. Another that should be on your movie list is "Becoming Jane", about Jane Austen. Wonderful movie, but as one of the few older gentlemen in the audience said - "a chick flick". Nice to see that more decent movies are coming out. |
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Shirlaroo
True Blue Farmgirl
297 Posts
Shirley
Australia
297 Posts |
Posted - Aug 13 2007 : 9:37:10 PM
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Can't wait to see this one.
Friends are the best collectables. |
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_Rebecca_
True Blue Farmgirl
568 Posts
Rebecca
OK
USA
568 Posts |
Posted - Aug 14 2007 : 08:36:10 AM
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I hesitate to see Becoming Jane. My friends are going to have to watch it and tell me if I'll like it or not. I'm highly critical of anything done about Jane Austen because I love her works so much and don't want her character to be tainted.
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Photobugs
True Blue Farmgirl
363 Posts
Pamela
Post Falls
Idaho
USA
363 Posts |
Posted - Aug 14 2007 : 12:23:49 PM
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Had to get this one on DVD and glad I did. Loved the clothing, the decor and scenery. Rennee Zellweger did such a good job...she is indeed a talent!
Hope Hollywodd does more of these kind of movies...would love to see more Civil War-homefront movies come out. I still do not think Hollywood has done enough to capture that time period in our history, with the exception of "Cold Mountain."
I read some of what my ancestors endured at home, the women folk that were left behind in Arkansas, Missouri, etc. and their life was HARD. With their men off to fight, they had to raise what they eat all on their own. Things like a sewing needle were precious commodities. Sometimes only one being in a community to be shared. Oh, I could on and on about this topic.
Pamela
http://homesteadmercantile.blogspot.com/ |
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Past Blessings
True Blue Farmgirl
1083 Posts
Brenda
Orchard Prairie
WA
USA
1083 Posts |
Posted - Aug 14 2007 : 4:35:51 PM
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It sounds wonderful! I will probably wait until it comes to DVD and then have a "girls night" and watch it with friends. I have never been to england, but am always so drawn to it when I watch or read up on it. I married an Englishman . . . my last name is Buckingham! . . . so maybe someday I can visit! Thanks for the great recommendation!
Hugs & blessings,
Brenda
Past Blessings . . . Celebrating Life as it used to be . . . when people loved God, loved their families and loved their country. |
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