Having been enchanted by the Diana Dors and Lawerence Naismith version when I was a child, I was excited and apprehensive to see this version. However I have learnt with re-makes, that while comparisons will be made, I should take a fresh view at the re-make and treat it as a new film. That's what I did with this one.
I found it to have a charm and while there seemed to be less of the 'fantastical' view that I remember with the previous film, it gave an updated version with modern characters.
Simon Callow was a great Mr Blunden and it was great to see the two guest cameo roles.
I have kept this on my TiVo box and have watched it a few times. And am waiting for the Naismith/Dors version to come on!
I found it to have a charm and while there seemed to be less of the 'fantastical' view that I remember with the previous film, it gave an updated version with modern characters.
Simon Callow was a great Mr Blunden and it was great to see the two guest cameo roles.
I have kept this on my TiVo box and have watched it a few times. And am waiting for the Naismith/Dors version to come on!