Goodbye, Mr. Chips

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Goodbye, Mr. Chips

2002

1h 36m

Drama

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A well-loved educator reminisces about his late wife and the students at a British boys school.

Nancy Banks-Smith

Guardian

Goodbye Mr Chips, the story of a gentle man among gentlemen, was quietly charming and a tour de force for Martin Clunes, proving, as usual, that a tragedian can't play comedy but a comedian can play anything.

Feb 26, 2020

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Steven D. Greydanus

Decent Films

Not a remake of the 1939 classic but a new adaptation of Hilton's sentimental novella... couldn't be more different from the 1939 film, and that's all to the good.

Rated: A-

Feb 26, 2020

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John Leonard

New York Magazine/Vulture

... Victoria Hamilton is delightful as the radical feminist Mr. Chips meets in the very wet woods and weds, to the astonishment and envy of his colleagues.

Jan 27, 2018

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A.A. Gill

Sunday Times (UK)

In this version, Martin Clunes set his mortarboard at the role and, I must say, he did it incredibly well.

Oct 11, 2018

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I think this is Martin Clunes' best work. Wonderfully acted and for anyone who attended an all boys school there is so much which is familiar. Seen it dozens of times. Each time it comes up I veer away but always get dragged back in to watch the entire remainder.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/15/23

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Paul C

Sam Woodnutt as the schoolboy with the top hat was brilliant.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/31/21

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Audience Member

Martin Clunes at his best playing Mr Chips with the wonderful Victoria Hamilton as his wife, good all round family viewing (PG)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/18/23

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Audience Member

skip this & see the best version of this oft told tale the non-musical 1939 version.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

01/21/23

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Audience Member

Masterpiece Theatre does it again.This is a beautifully rendered version of the beloved story. The acting, and photography, are top notch. The dialogue is very well written, and engaging. I think this is just as good as all the other versions I have seen. Clune's performance is not only outstanding, but very touching and heartfelt. There are scenes that brought me to tears. His expressive features underscore his solid acting. A very nice retelling.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

02/07/23

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Audience Member

Very pleasantly surprised with this remake of an old favourite. Martin Clunes continues to impress as Mr Chipping, breathing new life and bringing a new perspective to this much loved character!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/05/23

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Stuart Orme

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Martin Clunes

Mr. Chipping

Victoria Hamilton

Kathie

Conleth Hill

Max Staefel

John Wood

Wetherby

Patrick Malahide

Ralston

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Synopsis

A well-loved educator reminisces about his late wife and the students at a British boys school.

Director: Stuart Orme
Screenwriter: James Hilton, Frank Delaney, Brian Finch
Production Co: Miramax
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Runtime: 1h 36m