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Random Harvest [1942] (REGION 1) (NTSC)
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Wonderful
Review date: 2008-09-19 Rating: 10 out of 10
This is my favoutite film of all time. The story, based on a James Hilton novel is rather clever. A first world war officer has shell shock, loses his memory and cannot even remember who he is. Placed in an asylum he manages to 'walk out' on the day war ends and 'bumps into' Greer Garson. They fall in love, marry and have a baby. Then, on a trip to Liverpool he gets knocked down and his memory returns, however, his memory from shell shock to marriage to becoming a father is lost. The story becomes quite intense at times with one of the most wonderful endings any film could have. I haven't given the story away, just the beginning as I wish to lead you into one of the most memorable films you could ever watch.
Forget special effects, forget high power action and forget music so loud you cannot hear what the actors are actually saying, this is a film from the annuls of history, when you understood every single word spoken and are drawn into the story, and at times, find yourself almost shouting at the main characters in order for them to... - well I won't go on. It really is a most unforgettable film, one that will touch your heart. A film to watch again and again - definitely a film to share with a loved one. Just make sure you have a box of tissues handy at the end.
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Reviews
The Grandmother of all Three Hankie Movies!
Review date: 2007-08-12 Rating: 10 out of 10
The plot is improbable at best, but the performances............. Ronald Colman and Greer Garson are beyond engaging. You're immediately involved in their lives and couldn't stop watching if you tried.
There is no modern day movie to touch it. Since finding this movie, I've acquired all the movies I could find with either of these two actors. You might be interested in the 1935 version of "A Tale of Two Cities" starring Ronald Colman.
Charming and Enthralling old Movie
Review date: 2007-06-06 Rating: 10 out of 10
A beautiful old weepie with an unlikely plot, but the ending always moves me to tears.
The proposal scene between the two main characters is the sweetest on film in my opinion. Ronald Coleman and Greer Garson are a dream together.
Greer Garson was on a roll in 1942. After this she went on to make 'Mrs Miniver' and win an Oscar. This put her in two of the most succesful and best remembered films of that year.
Imagine how important escapism like this was in those grim, horrific war years.
Buy it in for the next rainy weekend. My copy plays fine on my region 2 machine as well as my multi region.
Brilliant!
Review date: 2007-05-26 Rating: 10 out of 10
My favourite all time film. An excellent film and heart-warming story. It makes me cry every time I watch it. I recently found out that it was my Gran's favourite film too. Apparently, my mum remembers her being so moved by it that she recommended it to her after seeing it at the cinema when it first came out!
Try to first see the film without knowing its storyline
Review date: 2006-04-02 Rating: 10 out of 10
If you haven't seen this film, I would advise you not to read Derek Stiles review before you do. Though unsurprisingly he certainly enjoys it, I am really sorry he has told the story in his review because this is a MAGNIFICENT film which bears seeing again and again - but the first time is absolutely unforgettable because of the surprise (and deeply sad) turn the film takes. I first saw it by chance as a young wife, it was the only film during which I ever saw my husband shed a tear - and my children too absolutely love it, even though it's in black and white! I think it was re-made in today's vein of film, it could lose a lot of its simple charm.
Product Details/Specifications
Actor(s):
Greer Garson
Ronald Colman
Henry Travers
Philip Dorn
Susan Peters
Creators:
Ronald Colman (Primary Contributor)
Greer Garson (Primary Contributor)
Alan Friedman (Writer)
Arthur Wimperis (Writer)
Director(s):
Recording label: Warner Home Video
Manufacturer: Warner Home Video
EAN: 9780790747774
Binding: DVD
ISBN: 0790747774
Number of items: 1
Format: Black & White, Closed-captioned, Colour, Dubbed, DVD-Video, Full Screen, Subtitled, NTSC,
Release date: 2005-01-11
Universal product code (UPC): 012569525122
Aspect ratio: 1.33:1
Region code: 1
Running time: 126 minutes
Theatrical release date: 1942-02-28
Language: English (Original Language)
Language: English (Subtitled)
Language: Spanish (Subtitled)
Language: French (Subtitled)
Language: French (Dubbed)