Review of Mrs. Miniver (1942) by Brian S — 11 Dec 2011

I'm actually surprised how negatively some people view this film today....I find it to be quite excellent. admittedly its attempts at special effects fall a bit short and the story isn't always the pinnacle of focus, but for the most part it's a solid wartime family drama.

great actors, great characters, well-written dialogue, and solid direction from William Wyler. the most poignant part of the film for me is where Kay, Clem, and Vin end up as opposed to where they began--from haughty and vain to singing hymns in the shell of a church.

call it contrived, call it idealized, call it propaganda, call it whatever you like--it's entertaining and it's effective, even if only to a minority.