I read this book as a child that loved reading Michael Morpurgo books. I have yet to see the stage performance but I am told by many that it is amazing.
I remember that the ending amazed me as a reader but watching this film has reminded me that there was a reason that I had blocked out most of the story. The start is great but it's a sensitive topic throughout, it is moving but maybe a little to emotional for me. Classic Spielberg through and through.
David Thewlis was versatile again. It was a similar role to his in the boy in the striped pyjamas and dragon heart- sort of an ass hole but not quite irritating and horrible enough to really make it as a true villain. I haven't seen a lot of films with him in, so I guess that there is a part of me that is wondering whether he can act as the good guy, can this guy pull off being the hero? If anyone reading this has a film as an answer to my question then please post the name below and i will check it out!
Tom Hiddlestone features in this film as well (all be it briefly) as the captain. Until now I had only seen him as Loki so it was refreshing to see him as someone else and get an idea of what he can do.
Emily Watson grew on me very quickly as the film went on, in fact, apart from the main kid, i think that she was the best in this film.
This really was Jeremy Irvine's debut so let's give him a massive hand as he was fantastic. The character really grew as the film developed and he was perfect for it in every way.
This is a Spielberg film so we know that we are going to get great music (John Williams) and great directing and producing so it seems rather pointless for me to write about the filming or the direction as Spielberg is generally flawless in those departments and this was no exception.
I remember that the ending amazed me as a reader but watching this film has reminded me that there was a reason that I had blocked out most of the story. The start is great but it's a sensitive topic throughout, it is moving but maybe a little to emotional for me. Classic Spielberg through and through.
David Thewlis was versatile again. It was a similar role to his in the boy in the striped pyjamas and dragon heart- sort of an ass hole but not quite irritating and horrible enough to really make it as a true villain. I haven't seen a lot of films with him in, so I guess that there is a part of me that is wondering whether he can act as the good guy, can this guy pull off being the hero? If anyone reading this has a film as an answer to my question then please post the name below and i will check it out!
Tom Hiddlestone features in this film as well (all be it briefly) as the captain. Until now I had only seen him as Loki so it was refreshing to see him as someone else and get an idea of what he can do.
Emily Watson grew on me very quickly as the film went on, in fact, apart from the main kid, i think that she was the best in this film.
This really was Jeremy Irvine's debut so let's give him a massive hand as he was fantastic. The character really grew as the film developed and he was perfect for it in every way.
This is a Spielberg film so we know that we are going to get great music (John Williams) and great directing and producing so it seems rather pointless for me to write about the filming or the direction as Spielberg is generally flawless in those departments and this was no exception.
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