Goodnight Mister Tom Reviews
Summary
Director Jack Gold Starring: John Thaw, Nick Robinson
Features:
PAL Widescreen
Theatrical-Release: 30 May, 1999
Features:
Theatrical-Release: 30 May, 1999
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“You're Better Off with the Book ”
Written on: 12/02/2013
Good Points John Thaw plays a good Tom Oakley. Bad Points The children's acting is, to be blunt, about as convincing as Flash Gordon (probably why the film focused on Tom and William's relationship). To be fair most children are OK, but Nick Robinson (played William Beech), who just so happened to be the one we see most of, had facial expressions and voice acting which were often amusing because they were so bad. Why they chose him is beyond me. Significant portions of the book were skipped... (read more)
“Fantastic Mister Tom!”
Written on: 02/06/2011 by Taylott (173 reviews written)
This is a striking, moving, thought provoking film. It's good family entertainment and at the same time makes you think very hard about the issues involved. John Thaw's performance is touching and it is a shame he is no longer with us. Some of the characters are a little underdeveloped, but none of them are essential to the plot. A very moving story with a satisfying ending. (read more)
“Goodnight Mr Tom Film Review ”
Written on: 24/11/2010
Goodnight Mr Tom Film Review
The film goodnight Mr. Tom is based around the evacuation of World War Two. In the film, a young, meek boy of 9 years old called William Beach gets evacuated from London, to the countryside. He gets partnered with a cantankerous elderly widower named Tom Oakley. The two characters naturally avoid each other, but soon develop warm affectionate feelings towards one another when Tom realizes Williams' background. It's an amalgam of adventure, and sadness which...
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“I think goodnight mister Tom is a lovely book and film...”
Written on: 29/10/2010
I think goodnight mister Tom is a lovely book and film i just wish they put more of Zack in the film. (read more)
“Goodnight Mr Tom ”
Written on: 26/04/2010
Goodnight Mr Tom
Goodnight Mr Tom is an emotional rollercoaster that tells the tale of an abused boy, William, being evacuated to the countryside when World War two breaks out. Mr Oakley is assigned William but is this a suitable match? Mr Oakley, aka Mr Tom, soon realises that William hasn't been to school and can't read, right and is scared of...
William meets another boy called Zach, one of the evacuees from London as well, they are best friends but when Zach goes back to London...
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“really gd and moving Iwould reccomend this film to my...”
Written on: 24/04/2010
really gd and moving Iwould reccomend this film to my friends because they would find it really moving. (read more)
“My thoughts on the film are very good because i...”
Written on: 22/02/2010
My thoughts on the film are very good because i thought it was very emonatal when he saw all the scars on his back (read more)
“i think the movie is good i saw it in school we were...”
Written on: 21/10/2009
i think the movie is good i saw it in school we were doin filmin study exept 3rd class were watchin it too (read more)
“Goodnight, Mr Tom is a heart-warming tale of an...”
Written on: 18/09/2009
Goodnight, Mr Tom is a heart-warming tale of an evacuee, sent into the country from London, during the Second World War. The evacuee, William Beech, is a young boy who has been separated from his abusive mother, to live out the war in the country. He is "assigned" to Old Mr Tom Oakley, a hardened widower who lost his young wife and small son many years ago.
Mr Tom struggles to reach out to poor Willie, eventually realising that he is just a scared, lonely and abused little boy, who has...
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“The film, Goodnight Mister Tom, was heartwarming and...”
Written on: 08/05/2009
The film, Goodnight Mister Tom, was heartwarming and lovable (read more)
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“I have read Goodnight Mister Tom twice for school, and...”
Written on: 07/04/2009
I have read Goodnight Mister Tom twice for school, and it is full of touching emotions about the change of two peoples lives. It goes into great detail about the live of a WW2 evacuee, and a likely story at that. Not much more can be said, apart from the fact it is an awesome book, and a must read for al ages. Parents, read it to your toddlers, and keep a copy for when they start reading! (read more)
“We watched and reviewed this as a class of Year nine....”
Written on: 16/01/2009
We watched and reviewed this as a class of Year nine. It is like a roller-coaster of different emotions. We feel it is realistic and believable. We like it because it has a good story-line. Perhaps the certificate should be higher, 12, because of the abuse. (read more)
“Goodnight Mister Tom is brilliant and educational....”
Written on: 16/12/2008
Goodnight Mister Tom is brilliant and educational. Brilliant, i could watch it over and over. (read more)
“I thought it was very good. I thought it was good...”
Written on: 02/12/2008
I thought it was very good. I thought it was good because I am doin about the ww2 in school - park primary school - and it told me loads of points about what happaned in the ww2 and it is a good story I think! (read more)
“I really liked when Will is evaquated from London to...”
Written on: 23/10/2008
I really liked when Will is evaquated from London to live with Mister Tom, Will really showed his feelings. Tom really cared about Will to kidnap him from the hospital and make him live with him. No bad points to it but could be sad at times. I really like this story it is now my favourite film i've seen and i want to read the book. (read more)
“I like where he was safe from all of the fires and...”
Written on: 06/10/2008
I like where he was safe from all of the fires and also getting a great home and a great dad. It was the most fantastic film i have seen ever (read more)
“Goonight Mister Tom gives an insight about living...”
Written on: 18/09/2008
Goonight Mister Tom gives an insight about living during the time of World War 2. Watch it, it's really good. (read more)
“My teacher read Goodnight Mister Tom to me, It helped...”
Written on: 19/04/2008
My teacher read Goodnight Mister Tom to me, It helped carry stories and has good use of characters, it was over complicated and sometimes hard to understand (read more)
“Goodnight Mister Tom is an excellent film showing the...”
Written on: 01/01/2008 by wilsos
Goodnight Mister Tom is an excellent film showing the other side of war faced by those in Britain. It is a warm film showing love, friendship, kindness plus sorrow. I suppose all those things that children were faced with. However, it also shows courage and reality and also explains that there are chances of community still left. Excellent acting, superb scenery and an excellent story line. One to watch. (read more)
Zaina's Response to 334597_wilsos's Review
Written on: 18/10/2008
This book is awesome and gives me an idea of the world War 2 All my friends enjoyed this. It's a story of a young evacuee named Willie who is send to the countryside and is said to live with Mister Tom. The life of Willie Changes everyday and he becomes the opposite of what he was. I liked the New Willie. Thanks to Michelle Magorian. You should also read it............
<br/>Zaina
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Written on: 07/06/2010
I found this review very helpful because... It help me understand how to write a review also i found it very interesting because it different give a way to much of the film/book and i abosoulutely loved the film and reading the book it just shows you how much life has changed thankyou very much for helping me understand this review also help me with my history homewok so many thanks , cassie greves