A Magnificent Film that stands the test of time!

Rating: 10/10 (17 September 2004)

So much has been written about this film, that was made so many years ago, and that in itself should show just how great it was. Brilliantly cast and photographed, it still stands very high among the best films ever made. Sure there was a huge amount of publicity for it when first released, but it was well merited. Just look at the cast - Vivien Leigh was the ideal choice and if you care to think about today's actresses, who could play the role better? Clark Gable was ideal as Rhett Butler and by today's standards, maybe a bit over the top in some scenes, but still excellent. Melanie, a very difficult part was played to perfection by Olivia de Havilland, while Hattie McDaniel's Mammy was brilliant. You can go through the whole cast and rate them so high. The story was very well done, and the settings of the old South were brilliantly captured. See it for what it was, in its day, and glory in the result.