Time to take a break from the recent overload of action based films. Lassie Come Home is one of the first Elizabeth Taylor films ever made, if not the first. At only eleven years old she stars in this film about the dog 'Lassie' and how important the dog is to the family. They made another six films featuring the character Lassie after we witness the remarkable struggles that the dog goes through to return home in Yorkshire after its family were forced to sell Lassie during tough times.
At 1hr 29 mins it flows nicely and is easy to schedule in to your day. The reason for making sure that older films are on the list is because they are all the typical length of one and a half hours, which is the proper length for a film. Two hours is acceptable but anything longer really is pushing it and even though the film industry seem to think that the appropriate length for a movie is at least two hours, they are wrong, we all want to do other things with our day and put off watching films that are too long.
if you consider yourself to be a film nerd (and there is nothing wrong with that) then you need to watch this film. This is when Elizabeth Taylor became earmarked for game and greatness and she was such a successful contributor to the industry. Like. Grace Kelly, a woman to be admired and an important figure in the world of film. If you haven't seen a film with her in then you should watch her first film. (this one) and then pock a familiar title. They are good films, they show the quality that was available and that no amount of technology and effects can makeup for proper acting quality.
As a film for dog lovers or people attempting to understand why dogs are so important, the bond between the boy and the dog is something that many companions of dogs will have and be able to relate to. A film like this is special for the sentimental value and not because the actors were fantastic. I want to rave about Elizabeth Taylor but it wouldn't be fair. In a supporting role she made a name for herself with a decent performance but she wasn't the star of the show and she didn't need to be.
important for film history, pleasantly enjoyable.
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