Review of Shadowlands (1993) by Joseph M — 13 Dec 2007

The only and the best movie about the greatest author of th 20th century. Profoundly moving...

This review of Shadowlands (1993) was written by Joseph M on 13 Dec 2007.

Shadowlands has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Ryan R (1,135) on 19 Apr 2013

C.S. Lewis is one of my favorite authors. His story is quite interesting, especially this part--falling in love late in life…

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By Tom S (1,076) on 17 Feb 2014

Not as good as the PBS story which is more accurate about Lewis' life…

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By Byron B (1,084) on 15 Feb 2010

Just watched this again recently (finally obtained another copy of the DVD after I lost the family copy a couple years ago). Beautiful film…

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By Sandy K (384) on 08 May 2013

Writer CS Lewis (Anthony Hopkins) has his predicatable life interrupted by an unexpected friendship with American writer Joy Gresham (Debra…

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By Delanna R (1) on 12 Sep 2014

I have been trying to find this movie to rent or buy. I was enthralled by it when it came our years ago…

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By Andrea M (519) on 06 Nov 2016

A wonderfully cast production, Hopkins and Winger truly shine in this poignant and moving film. One disclaimer - tissues will be required…

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By Marcus W (1,161) on 03 Jul 2016

Hopkins, Winger, and Attenborough was always going to be a winning combination. Chuck in a true story and it couldn't fail…

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By Jaime S (80) on 07 Sep 2010

A right tearjerker this one. The life of the writer C.S Lewis who wrote the ?Nania…

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By Tomas T (176) on 29 Mar 2010

A film about author C.S. Lewis ( also J.R.R Tolkien friend ) and his wife Joy Gresham ,short time together.Excellent…

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