The Ultimate Romance

Rating: 10/10 (20 April 2006)

This is the ultimate love story.
This is probably the best cast movie of all times. With the possible exception of Burton and Taylor, there never was a better on screen couple than Clark Gable and Vivian Leigh. Olivia de Havelland was absolutely lovely as the kind hearted Melodie. And who will ever forget Leslie Howard as Ashley Wilkes...I understand Scarlettes obsession with him!
But the person who made the movie for me was Hattie McDaniel as Mammie. She may play a slave/servant in the movie, but she NEVER considered herself less important or lower than anyone else in the movie. She was amazing in the roll.
Such care was taken in this movie to get everything just right, and it shows. It is full of lines that have been repeated and satirized over the years.
One of the things that stands out the most for me was the amazing cinematography. The colors are rich and beautiful. The other thing that stands out is the memorable characters...these are people we all know and recognize, put into situations they can't control.
I consider this mandatory viewing for anyone who is serious about movies. Just be sure to have a lot of tissues handy!!!!