I've just seen this for the third time in my life; this time at a movie club presentation on the big screen. It really stands the test of time. I'd give it a 9/10. Even the opening credits are perfect. Pamela Franklin deserved an Oscar for best supporting actress but was not even nominated.
shareI rewatch it every year or so and I agree it's a timeless film - the themes, the performances, the visuals...and also agree on Pamela Franklin. The confrontation scene at the end is truly unforgettable and it's not just because of Maggie Smith.
shareI love this film and not because it was the movie I saw on my first date. Franklin was awesome. I wish she had done more film work.
shareI worked at the movie theater when this was first playing and fell in love with it. Just the scenery is a treat, all those old stone buildings and green lawns. And the clothes of the 30's, the plaids, the wonderful gray uniforms on the girls. Aside from the story, just looking at it is great. It's not a movie for everyone, women probably would like it more. I certainly do.
shareI agree. I was born and brought up in the city so know the locations well.
Maggie Smith's Edinburgh accent was perfect.
I well remember the immaculate uniforms of those attending many of our independent schools, at a time when the capital boasted the highest percentage of children attending private schools anywhere in the UK outside the South of England, a valuable pointer to the value Scots place on our broad education.
The acting holds up but the plot is ridiculous. I can't fathom how any teacher would get away with that. I really can't fathom how any teacher would be so shallow, manipulative and self centered and still have a job for so long.
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