Timeless story, timeless performance...

Rating: 10/10 (12 June 2003)

To be honest, it has been many years since I've seen this film, and of course I'm here today on hearing of Peck's death last night.
In a way, it's just as well that it's a good couple of decades since seeing MOCKINGBIRD (though I'll be buying my own copy soon), since it remains one of my all-time favorite movies. Yes, it was beautifully, understatedly filmed (and the lovely black and white cinematography seems to highlight the shades of grey in the story). And yes, there was a powerful, confidently-presented message of tolerance
What stays with me to this day, though, is the relationship Finch had with his children. As a father, Atticus Finch showed more respect for his children than I recall ever seeing ANYWHERE. I remember seeing this respectful relationship, and being deeply touched by it. I still remember it as my own daughter grows up, and while I can't claim to reach that standard, I at least do my best to remember it.