The Secret Garden

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Chase L @tailsfan12 5d The secret garden 2020 is better than trash The secret garden 1993, do not watch this See more Madison F. Dec 5 In my view, the 1993 adaptation of The Secret Garden remains the definitive version—so accomplished that comparisons almost feel unfair. The performances are fantastic across the board, especially from the actors portraying Mary, Martha, and the ever-stern Mrs. Medlock. This film cultivates an atmosphere that’s quietly, irresistibly eerie. It wraps you in this “ambiently spooky” spell that doesn’t just draw you in; it lingers, coaxing you to stay a little longer. It’s been an enduring favorite of mine since childhood, and has remained one of the rare comforts I’ll always come back to. See more David Brian O Aug 24 Avoid the 2020 film version - it is a shocker - takes liberties with the story, ditches the gardener totally. This is a gem of a movie... beautifully crafted See more Blu B Aug 13 All Time Classic. You know this was one of the first movies I ever saw and yet I had barely any memory of it at all and I swear I watched it multiple times. So it was like watching it for the first time in a way. This is shot like a Merchant Ivory flick and looks beautiful. The dreary interior compared to the garden is a great juxtaposition. Really good acting too. The kids were a bit annoying at first but the more it went on the more I liked them. Really well made all around honestly. It can feel a bit like it's about the girl at first and than becomes more about the son of the father of the mansion. This is also a slow burn the entire way. The ending really is what sent it over the top for me. It made everything click, understand the symbolism of the garden, and really warmed my heart. Proof to always stay till the ending. It's a real timeless tale. Everyone should give this a shot once. See more Farah R @Farah Feb 22 The Secret Garden deftly tells a children's classic without subverting its mature themes. See more MS. J 10/11/2024 The Secret Garden has always held a special place in my heart, but rewatching it as an adult brought layers of meaning I couldn’t fully grasp as a child. Growing up neglected and emotionally abused, I used this movie as a source of comfort, a way to cope with feeling unseen and unsupported. The story of Mary Lennox—a “spoiled” child not because she was indulged, but because her parents were never there to guide her resonated deeply with my own experiences. It’s not about being spoiled; it’s about a child desperately needing reassurance and care that was never offered. The contrast between the empathy of the children and the cold indifference of the adults in the film hit me hard. It mirrored my own life, where other kids might understand your pain, while the adults around you fail to provide that much-needed connection. Watching this as an adult was deeply moving. It was like revisiting a piece of my past that still holds so much truth for me. This film is more than a story.. it’s a reflection of the inner world of children who grow up unseen, yet find their own way to bloom. The Secret Garden remains a profound and healing experience, no matter how many years go by. See more Read all reviews

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