Goodbye Mr Chips (2002) [VHS]
by Stuart Orme
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Actor: Conleth Hill, John Wood, Martin Clunes, Patrick Malahide, Victoria HamiltonDirector: Stuart Orme
Edition: VHS Tape
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language)
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, NTSC
Running Time: 120 minutes
Release Date: 2004-01-06
Audience Rating: Unrated
Publisher: Wgbh Boston
Studio: Wgbh Boston
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Movie Review: Goodbye, Mr. Chips (2002) DVD
Summary: 5 Stars
I'm such a fan of this story, especially as it appears on film in the 3 incarnations I've viewed so far. The 1939 version, starring Robert Donat and the beautiful Greer Garson is poignant and will always hold a dear place in my heart, mainly because it was the first version I watched. The 1969 musical version starring Peter O'Toole and the cheeky Petula Clark is SO 60s, but SO good. They are perfect together, and O'Toole is excellent as Arthur Chipping. And finally this version from 2002 starring Martin Clunes and Victoria Hamilton. I must admit, I never heard of either of these actors, nor anyone else in the cast, so I was initially skeptical that it would measure up to the other two renditions. As it turns out, the 2002 version has topped my list -- it is by far the best. So well done, it touches every emotion and leaves you thinking about the film and characters long after the DVD has ended. Martin and Victoria are brilliant. Not a single misstep will you find. You're truly missing out if you haven't watched this version yet.
Summary of Goodbye Mr Chips (2002) [VHS]
He went from teacher to legend in one lifetime.Arthur Chipping, the Latin master at an English boys' boarding school, is as awkward as he is stubborn. The eccentric schoolmaster lives a full, rich life within the cloistered school, defined by his role as the intellectual shepherd of generations of young students. Then, everything changes.
When Mr. Chipping travels through the countryside on summer holiday, he unexpectedly falls in love with the unconventional Kathie (Victoria Hamilton, Mansfield Park). The love and devotion of his new wife ignites his passion and brings him out of his shell, revealing the sensitivity lying beneath his gruff exterior. But after tragedy strikes, Chips' true character is put to the test in the most difficult examination of his life. Ultimately, it is a lesson that will last a lifetime.
Goodbye, Mr. Chips is a tender, heartwarming story that spans over 50 years in one passionate life. Portraying the storied Arthur Chipping in James Hilton's classic tale of love and transformation, Martin Clunes (Shakespeare in Love) turns in a bravura performance in a film filled with countless noteworthy turns.
James Hilton's beloved novel is tenderly remade here with a British cast for ExxonMobil Masterpiece Theatre. British television actor Martin Clunes plays the schoolteacher over a 50-year period, from his first day as a novice Latin instructor until his death at 83 as retired Headmaster. The world and Mr. Chipping change dramatically over the decades. He marries a proto-feminist (British stage actress Victoria Hamilton) who nicknames him "Chips" and gives him courage to test his humanitarian impulses. World War I hits home in many ways, as a long roster of the school's graduates die or are maimed, and Chips struggles with the discriminatory exile of his best friend, the German teacher. Despite obvious breaks for commercials, this film has a graceful honesty that transcends the sometimes sentimental storyline. The casual cruelty at the all-boys school may make parents flinch more than their children, rendering this a safe choice for family viewing.--Kimberly Heinrichs
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