Quick Movie Reviews
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4/4
Logan D. McCoy - wrote on 06/06/2019
"To Kill a Mockingbird" proves to be a defining film of the 1960s due to its powerful and important message and themes.
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3.5/4
SteelCity99 - wrote on 04/21/2018
Noticeably impactful and socially throught-provoking American gem of the Golden Age. The power of family, despite its idealized portrayal, meets the immoral behaviors of society, including its ludicrous arguments that conform their "constitution". Spectacular score and a tremendously massive appeal is what caught the audience's attention and what allowed the story to conquer hearts, besides the popularity of the novel, but it is still a moving gem. 93/100
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4/4
mitchellyoung - wrote on 01/24/2013
Gregory Peck gives his career role in To Kill a Mockingbird, with every nuance bringing to life the good-hearted and intelligent lawyer Atticus Finch. The film's courtroom scenes are tense and revealing and don't pull their punches in terms of respecting the audience's intelligence. The supporting cast is equally wonderful and the film deals with a touchy subject with gravity and revelation.
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4/4
Alaine - wrote on 12/09/2011
Has anyone not seen this? If you haven't, you've missed a truly great film. Please be sure you've seen this at least once in your life.
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4/4
Unknown - wrote on 11/29/2011
Terrific adaptation of a terrific novel. The themes of the story remain timeless. This is due to the excellent execution of the material The film gives us a child's eye point-of-view to the ugliness of this racially charged situation. There's a genuine tenderness between the father and his children. Atticus is the purest role model. Peck is immaculate in his sincere portrayal of the character. It feels as if he is not just teaching his children a life lesson, but also the audience. Powerful sentiment is reached through the moral injustice done to Tom Robinson. His trial is one of the best dramatic courtroom scenes ever filmed.
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4/4
The Film Rebel - wrote on 10/31/2010
A truly magnificent film. Peck deserved his Oscar.
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4/4
patjohnson76 - wrote on 06/06/2010
A classic that simply endures as time goes on. Gregory Peck is pretty much the only actor of his generation I can imagine playing Atticus Finch, one of modern literature's greatest heroes. The supporting cast is strong and it is simply amazing that you can view this film today and still feel the impact it must have had in its day. It's rare to see a classic of literature translate so well to the screen, so this interpretation is truly remarkable.
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4/4
PsychoKing1227 - wrote on 04/06/2010
A beautiful story of ethics in the Great Depression that is founded both on personal qualities concerning racism and law as well as the exploration of what is acceptable in the entirety of a person's soul. Harper Lee's story is told in one of the best screen adaptations out there and is quite possibly one of the most hauntingly frightening stories ever told. A great performance by Gregory Peck, this is Oscar gold and something that can never again be retold.
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2/4
Zombified - wrote on 12/29/2009
To Kill a Mockingbird was a great adaptation, unfortunately, I never really cared for the book because I found the story extremely boring. The story for To Kill a Mockingbird matching the book almost perfectly, which is great, especially for high school students that don't want to read the book. Unfortunately for me, I struggled through the book and then they made us watch the movie in class. That was the longest movie I've ever watched in my life. I have to give it credit though, because the characters and story were very accurate to the book. However, I probably will never watch this movie ever again because it was boring.
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4/4
Aza - wrote on 11/09/2009
A remarkable, breath-taking classic with a extraordinary and unforgettable performance by Gregory Peck.
