This would have been better if I didn't hate the characters.

Rating: Null/10 (14 September 2003)

You know the drill: Scarlett ignores Rhett and pursues Melanie's husband Ashley while Atlanta burns down around her.
My two cents worth: The portrayal of the Civil War and the aftermath were superb, especially for the 1930's. Costuming and set design were also very impressive, especially in the restored version. The colors were vivid, and the people were all ideally cast for their parts. I just couldn't stand anybody in the movie. Scarlett was a jealous, spoiled brat, the stereotypical "evil sorority chick" type. Rhett came off better, even though he had a wicked temper; he should have left sooner, or better yet, never married her in the first place. Melanie was "good", to the point where people took advantage of her. And Ashley... was he supposed to be good looking back then, or what? Because he didn't seem to have much going on in the personality department. Mammy was the only one who had any sense, and nobody listened to her.
Recommendations: Oh, I don't know. Casablanca? Titanic? Even Anna and the King is better than this.