There's a lot to like about this film, as well as some things that I didn't like. I had long avoided watching this film, probably because of seeing it in black and white on t.v. when I was young. Seeing it in color...what a difference! The photography is stunning, and in my view, remarkable, particularly in scenes such as the bear chase. My mother lived in Florida most of her life, in this general area, and although I only visited, I always thought central Florida with its swamps and lakes was always quite beautiful, particularly in the mornings. And, the acting here is fine, both on the part of Gregory Peck and the child.
One of my complaints about this movie is how such a loving father would be married to such an old grump of a mother. I guess it's possible, but it just seems somewhat unlikely. And, personally, I just didn't care for child actor Claude Jarman.
Maybe I'm just a softie -- even though I'm a retired school principal -- but in different ways I found both of these parents to be cruel-hearted. So, thumbs down to the story and the film...at least that's my view.
One of my complaints about this movie is how such a loving father would be married to such an old grump of a mother. I guess it's possible, but it just seems somewhat unlikely. And, personally, I just didn't care for child actor Claude Jarman.
Maybe I'm just a softie -- even though I'm a retired school principal -- but in different ways I found both of these parents to be cruel-hearted. So, thumbs down to the story and the film...at least that's my view.