Review of Mrs. Miniver (1942) by Codie E — 02 Mar 2010

All time great war time film. Geer Garson is stunning.

This review of Mrs. Miniver (1942) was written by Codie E on 02 Mar 2010.

Mrs. Miniver has generally received very positive reviews.

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Disons qu'il faut remettre le film dans son contexte : film de propagande au sentimentalisme exacerbé qui a eu son effet très convaincant…

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By Richard D (1,732) on 04 Mar 2011

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By Brian S (2,291) on 11 Dec 2011

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Fascinating look at the war in Britain while there was the actual war going on in Britain. Stiff upper lip time…

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By Gordon D (40) on 23 Aug 2010

They tell you upfront that it is propaganda and it doesn't really matter because it stands as a war drama if you can disregard the light in…

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By Lucy W (391) on 08 Jan 2014

Pure WWII propaganda, but still an interesting movie thanks to its excellent actors (Greer Garson is terrific) and its Britishness (who would've…

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By Elliott F (182) on 02 Aug 2010

Greer Garson illuminates the screen every time she is on screen as the title role in Mrs. Miniver. In what is ultimately a tragedy, Mrs…

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