A great story

Rating: 9/10 (13 May 2003)

Based on a Pulitzer Prize winning novel of the same name, To Kill A Mockingbird deals with the serious issues of racism and tolerance. Told from the perspective of a 6 year old girl the story is told with innocence, without bias and without obvious moralising which can easily plague a film dealing with such sensitive issues. It is simply a good story well told.
Peck's performance is solid. As is that of the supporting cast, including that of the children who, although extroverted, never seem overly precocious or annoying.
The movie starts slowly but, after the introductions and scene setting, it picks up nicely and should keep most all movie fans entertained.
A satisfying movie experience. 9/10