Review of To Kill a Mockingbird (1962) by Frances H — 08 Sep 2012
Even more than Citizen Kane, this is the quintessential American movie. No other film has ever captured such a perfect child's eye view of a particularly important time and place in American history with such moving accuracy.
One can recall how long a child's summer day once was, how inexplicable adult logic and behavior seemed, and the sense of frustration with the limits of free range of action open to children, while at the same time, an understanding parent was a god, who guarded and made one secure and safe.
This movie is even better than Harper Lee's book, and that is truly saying something. Atticus Finch is the best role model of a parent and an honorable man anywhere in fiction,whether literary or cinematic.
Needless to say, this is my favorite film of all time.
This review of To Kill a Mockingbird (1962) was written by Frances H on 08 Sep 2012.
To Kill a Mockingbird has generally received very positive reviews.
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