The Railway Children

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Ken R Regarding the often asked question; which version is the best...1970 or 2000? It's probably a balance of personal preference. Both versions have unique qualities, so maybe it's best to watch each a week or so apart. Perhaps there's something about the latter that keeps the story unfolding in a more natural fashion (less quirky) and the cast seem easier to accept as natural (again, personal interpretations). E. Nesbit's book leaves itself open to the makings of a great family movie classic - with many emotions based on her own life experiences (siblings and family members) It's easy to find endearing qualities within each and every character, young or old, and the viewer can't help but wish for the best outcomes for all - even without any manipulation from the moviemakers (and that's saying something) The striking locations and variety of gloriously preserved full steam trains (Bluebell Railway) are a joy to behold! You can't help but wish you were there. Photography, music, editing, all add up to superior entertainment for any age group – quite not to be missed and the ‘studio' DVDs are very good. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 03/25/20 Full Review Audience Member HI IM JAKE PAUL PUT YO VLOG BELTS ON AND GET READY, TODAy is a CRAZY one eskediiiiiiii Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/18/23 Full Review Audience Member Sweet rendition of a children's classic. Rated 3/5 Stars •  Rated 3 out of 5 stars 02/18/23 Full Review Audience Member its a cool movie very lighthearted and feel good. it was missing the canal scene from the book though, maybe because they didn't want the child actors in intense fire scenes which is understandable. Good movie though I also plan on watching the original. Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/10/23 Full Review Audience Member I fell in love with Jenny Agutter, like most of the human race, in Lionel Jeffries' great realisation of Nesbitt's classic tale of a family torn apart by false accusation and reunited by children's innocence and a railway. She takes the mother's role in this made-for-TV reincarnaiton, so at least one great performance was assured. What I did not expect was the amazingly mature acting of Jemima Rooper, every bit as good as Agutter as the eldest daughter. I have never seen a better remake. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/14/23 Full Review Audience Member Very nice BBC production... Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/07/23 Full Review Read all reviews

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