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5 Stars a lovely dvd of a lovely movie
Right off the bat I must say that I was not expecting the dvd to be much good. I assumed that they’d find some old beat up print of the movie and source the dvd from that. Happily (and wonderfully) that is not the case. A beautiful British print was used (which looks almost as good as the original Technicolor it was filmed in) and the resulting dvd is, as others have said, a must for your library.

I wont repeat what other appreciative viewers have said but will only point out that GEORDIE shows how superior, both in intelligence and humor, the films of the past were. You will not find too many movies more charming. The music of William Alwyn must be pointed out with especial appreciation (a lovely suite of which was recently recorded onto CD by conductor Rumon Gamba in a collection of Alwyn’s film scores). His use of both traditional and newly composed Scottish melodies is a constant delight. When a fine score graces a fine movie you know you have a winner. Alwyn was enormously talented and his list of excellent film scores would go on to several pages. Among his scores are ODD MAN OUT, SWISS FAMILY ROBINSON, THE RAKE’S PROGRESS, A NIGHT TO REMEMBER, SVENGALI, THE FALLEN IDOL and THE CRIMSON PIRATE.

The hand-picked cast? As others have said, they were all perfect, their individual roles beautifully done. As always a special nod of appreciation to Alastair Sim for his always eccentric, always delightful performance. Travers is a picture perfect Geordie. He was always so good and never gave a substandard performance. In pictures like THE SMALLEST SHOW ON EARTH, BORN FREE and the very well-made GORGO he never let an audience down. Those who like that quirky British – and Scottish – sense of humor will find much in GEORDIE to like.

Sidney Gilliat and Frank Launder were the men responsible for this picture, and they have a list of cinematic achievements that is impressive. They wrote the screenplay to Hitchcock’s enjoyable THE LADY VANISHES and went on to become a successful producer/director team that gave us some good pictures: WATERLOO ROAD, GREEN FOR DANGER, LONDON BELONGS TO ME, CAPTAIN BOYCOTT, THE HAPPIEST DAYS OF YOUR LIFE, I SEE A DARK STRANGER, LADY GODIVA RIDES AGAIN. They had good heads on their shoulders. Frank Launder directed GEORDIE with just the right note of understated humor as well as serious drama.

How could I have come this far and failed to mention the photography of Wilkie Cooper? It is such an integral part of the movie’s impact. Cooper was a truly unsung hero of cinematography who never disappointed. While his black and white work was always first class (see I SEE A DARK STRANGER, GREEN FOR DANGER or THE MAN IN THE MIDDLE) he really shone when working with color. He had a terrific sense of color and composition, both traits of which are on full display in GEORDIE. And it’s not just the gorgeous Scottish Highlands that he so creatively photographed; it’s the simple interiors of little Scottish cottages that he made look so warm and so homey. Cooper has done some beautiful color photography in pictures (see FIRST MEN IN THE MOON, RUN WILD RUN FREE, JASON AND THE ARGONAUTS, ADMIRABLE CRICHTON and THE 7th VOYAGE OF SINBAD to name a few) but in GEORDIE he gave us some unforgettable images.

Do yourself a big favor and buy the GEORDIE dvd. In these increasingly worrisome times we live in we all need to be reminded of our links with the past, our ancestors and just how much fun can be had in older, better movies.

5 Stars Geordie
Funny, sweet and touching. An old movie that was not widely seen, but a must-see for anyone who enjoys British humor.

5 Stars Inspirational, Charming and Touching
I watched this movie as a child growing up in Chicago and found it inspirational, especially since I had just got interested in bodybuilding, martial arts, and gymnastics.

Now, as a dad with a daughter entering college, I would like her to see this film, particularly since she threw discus and shot in high school, and may be adding both hammer (which Geordie throws in this film) and javelin.

I loved Geordie’s motivations, his challenges, temptations, and ultimately, his core values.

5 Stars Wee Geordie
Wee Geordie, as it was known in the US, is surely the sweetest movie we had ever seen and remained a favorite. Ned Devine is a close second!

5 Stars nostalgic old movie
Geordie (Wee Geordie when originally released) is one of those old nostalgic movies. I first saw it as a child, taken to see it by my Scottish father. Of course, some of the sentiments,and production values may seem a bit dated, but that is part of its charm. And it is a charming movie.

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