Production values still hold up in massive epic, fine Vivien Leigh and Rhett Butler

Rating: Null/10 (18 February 2009)

'Gone With the Wind' is a much beloved epic that still impresses. It's only drawback is over length and a tendency towards excessive melodrama, specially in the last hour. Otherwise, the performances are generally very good with Vivien Leigh and Rhett Butler having great chemistry together. Leigh's character is selfish but she captures our attention from start to end. The film's views on racial harmony are obviously dated. Yet it has an amazing scale and the production values are very good. The sacking of Atlanta is specially well depicted. Definitely well worth watching.
Overall 8/10