Horton Foote is a National Treasure!

Rating: 10/10 (24 November 2002)

There are simply not enough good things to say about "To Kill a Mockingbird," but for my money it is Horton Foote's screenplay that truly holds everything together in this beautiful work of art. In fact to this day whenever Gregory Peck encounters Horton Foote, he always says "Thanks for the Oscar Horton!" After viewing this film, it is easy to see why.
Few great novels have ever made great films. Harper Lee's "To Kill a Mockingbird" is a masterpiece, and in the hands of a lesser craftsman its translation from page to screen could have proven disastrous. However, in my view, "To Kill a Mockingbird" the movie is every bit as excellent as "To Kill a Mockingbird" the book.
Mr. Foote, you're a national treasure and our world is certainly better because of people like you!