Shadowlands

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kevin e 02/09/2021 Much better than the more popular 1993 remake. This was so good when I saw it on TV, I was appalled that they were remaking it. Sure, these days the film quality is severely lacking but the way it's done is worth it. See more 12/25/2013 incredible and very worthwhile See more 12/05/2011 Own it, absolutely love it, would watch it over & over See more 11/19/2011 Own it, absolutely love it, would watch it over & over See more 02/16/2009 While still partially fiction, this earlier version is far closer (than the Hopkins/Winger film) to the historical facts of Jack and Joy's relationship, and to Lewis's philosophy and personality. Even this was released in two decidedly different cuts, however, so be sure to see the longer 92-minute edition. See more 01/30/2009 Who can forget these lines: <i>I have gradually been coming to feel that the door is no longer shut and bolted. Was it my own frantic need that slammed it in my face? The time when there is nothing at all in your soul except a cry for help may be just the time when God can't give it; you are like the drowning man who can't be helped because he clutches and grabs. Perhaps your own reiterated cries deafen you to the voice you hoped to hear.</i> It's hard to find, but, gosh, I love this film. From the opening shot of C.S.Lewis's eyes, it looks a lot cheaper than the later, Attenborough, production, but it knocks socks of it for power. Indeed, even today, I never fail to cry when I watch it. The portrayal of Lewis here is far from the buffoon he seem in the later version, but the sharp-minded professor he was in life. The script, honed to perfection, derives a lot of dialogue from C.S. Lewis's own writing to explore his relationship with Joy Davidman/Gresham. At the same time it skillfully negotiates a discussion of <i>theoretical</i> life versus the actual living of it. Some of the accents may be earbending (The gardener's accent will challenge those not used to hearing British English, and I won't comment on Claire Bloom's accent), but these issues cannot detract from the film. Challenging, thoughtful and ultimately full of hope, I cannot recommend this highly enough. See more Read all reviews

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