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A movie doesn't win seven Oscars for nothing. A glowing Greer Garson (Best Actress) commands the screen as Mrs. Miniver, a middle-class British housewife whose strength holds her family together as World War II literally hits their home. Walter Pidgeon as her architect husband seems to be the prototype for future TV dads in this affecting portrait of love--familial and romantic--during war. But the relationship between Mrs. Miniver's college-age son (Richard Ney) and the upper-crust Carol (Best Supporting Actress Teresa Wright) is filled with inherent drama--as the war speeds up their young love, it also has the potential to doom it. The 1942 film, which also won for Best Picture and Best Director, is filled with colorful characters, snappy dialogue, and sensational plot twists. Although you spend much of the movie dreading that one of the Minivers will become a casualty of war, when it finally happens, it's not what you anticipated. Exactly what you'd expect from a legendary film that lives up to its billing. --Valerie J. Nelson
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By Shane Cawley
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This a a rare classic film. Won the Oscar for best picture of 1944 And deservedly so. It follow the tale of an English family facing the upcoming WWII with the German empire. It is filled with relationship drama, love, and tender sentiment producing a fully satisfying film. Greer Garson won her best actress award for the title role, to which she deliver the longest award acceptance speech in Academy history. I love this film and I have watched it many times. The transfer to bluray is beautiful. This film has been lovingly preserved. Enjoy this treat for yourself!
By CanadianMother
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Format:DVD
I picked up Mrs. Miniver from the public library after being told that the main character (Kay Miniver) was inspiring. I'm so happy I did; I thoroughly enjoyed watching this movie and was sorry when it was over, even though it is over two hours long.
Released in 1942, it provides a fascinating glimpse into warmtime life in Britain, and really captures the stalwart spirit of the times. The story is moving, and I cried more than once before it was over. Furthermore, Kay Miniver is indeed an inspiring character - she is the epitome of grace, poise, and feminine charm even in extremely stressful times. She never complains and is a source of joy and comfort for those around her.
As I already mentioned, I really enjoyed this movie and it has put me in the mood to check out some more old black and white films - I'm sure there are more gems out there to be found that you rarely hear about.
Released in 1942, it provides a fascinating glimpse into warmtime life in Britain, and really captures the stalwart spirit of the times. The story is moving, and I cried more than once before it was over. Furthermore, Kay Miniver is indeed an inspiring character - she is the epitome of grace, poise, and feminine charm even in extremely stressful times. She never complains and is a source of joy and comfort for those around her.
As I already mentioned, I really enjoyed this movie and it has put me in the mood to check out some more old black and white films - I'm sure there are more gems out there to be found that you rarely hear about.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By Nix Pix
Format:DVD
"Mrs. Miniver" is one of those non-factual, war time propaganda tear jerkers that has proven itself to be enduring and immensely entertaining. Upon its release, Winston Churchill declared the film more influential in getting America involved in WWII than a fleet of destroyers. The plot concerns Mrs. Miniver (Greer Garson) the atypical English housewife quietly enduring the hardships of war and capturing a downed Nazi pilot in her begonias in the process. It sounds hoaky but actually the story is incredibly stirring. Walter Pigeon, Garson's frequent costar, is cast as her tender husband, Clem. Richard Ney plays her slightly opinionated son, Vin who rises to the occasion and becomes a flyer for the RAF. Aside: Ney and Garson were carrying on an affair during the filming that eventually resulted in a disastrous marriage and a quicky divorce. Oh well, at least the relationships in the film are perfect. Of merit is Teresa Wright's outstanding performance as Carol, Vin's doomed fiancée.
Previously issued versions of this film were near perfect so it's really no surprise to discover that this DVD carries on in the same tradition. Quite simply: the picture is outstanding. Blacks are deep and solid. The gray scale is beautiful and well balanced. There is hardly a scratch or a bit of grit or grain to distract. The soundtrack is equally impressive in MONO but very, very nicely balanced. A bit of a disappointment comes from the fact that no one at Warner Brothers had the foresight to do a "making of" featurette. All we get is a couple of short subjects and a stills gallery.
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A view from afar that achieves its purpose.
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Published on May 18 2009 by Roy Anderson
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More than you expect
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Published on Aug 31 2004 by bernie
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Mrs. Miniver married her son!
Great movie; interesting tidbit: Richard Ney (Mrs. Miniver's older son "Vin") was 27 at the time this movie was released; Greer Garson was 38. Read more
Published on Jan 30 2004 by Elise Godfrey
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Propaganda as Entertainment
This IS [or was] a wartime propaganda film, but one extremely well directed and played. In fact, Adolph Hitler stated that this was be best propaganda film produced by our side... Read more
Published on Jan 7 2004
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Even for John Wayne Fans
This is by far not your typical war movie. I love war movies. I have the vast majority of war movies on DVD or VHS. Read more
Published on Dec 1 2003 by C. A. Luster
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