The Secret Garden

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David Brian O 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 Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/24/25 Full Review Blu B 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. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/13/25 Full Review Farah R The Secret Garden deftly tells a children's classic without subverting its mature themes. Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/22/25 Full Review MS. J 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. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/11/24 Full Review Fabrícia F A pureza da infância e o valor da verdadeira amizade retratada de forma inocente e leal neste clássico gentil que celebra a esperança. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/23/24 Full Review Tom F I know this speaks to lots of people, but to me in 2024 it’s just unpleasant. Rated 1.5/5 Stars •  Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars 09/13/24 Full Review Read all reviews

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