The First Epic

Rating: 10/10 (23 January 2000)

I believe that GONE WITH THE WIND is the first epic movie. David O. Selznick's most memorable picture has all of the elements that make up an unforgettable classic. There is the beauty of love, the agony of war, the glimmer of hope, not to mention the lush portrait of the old south. Vivien Leigh was adorable as the spoiled and outgoing Scarlett O'Hara. Clark Gable was wonderful as the cold ex-POW Rhett Butler. My favorite character however, was Hattie McDonald as Mammy. She was great! I suggest that everybody see this movie. The only drawback is that, at 3 hours and 55 minutes, it is QUITE lengthy on its set of two video tapes.
An almost perfect picture.