You cannot fail to be moved by this movie

Rating: 10/10 (30 March 2005)

Having watched this movie some time ago, I had forgotten the impact of the characters, the environment and the story as a whole. Since re-watching it over the last couple of journeys to work, I have found myself wanting to know more. More about the book it was based on, more about the main characters and more about the people that portray them. For a movie that lasts three whole hours, it produces a paradox, in that, at the same time as feeling that the time goes quickly, thanks to the engaging action and people, it also feels like you have lived alongside the characters for the period covered in the film. A huge thank you, and hearty congratulations, to everyone involved with this project for the truly spectacular event they have provided. Finally, I can't understand why this isn't MUCH higher in the "Top 250", so if you feel as I do about this film, please vote it higher.