atmospheric

Rating: Null/10 (1 March 2002)

I must first of all admit I've never read the book.This film is enchanting filmed in monochrome it has bundles of atmosphere,a well written script and is soperbly acted. Set in the deep south in 1932 we veiw the world from the eyes of Scout and Jim they are innocents amidst the bigotry that existed then and sadly does today. Peck plays Atticus a lawyer with a humane approach towards the negroes,asked by the judge to defend Tom Robinson on a rape charge he does so with great dignity.The court room scenes are dramatic and moving,the outcome of the movie is satisfying too. I would like to see such intelligent movie making today ,special effects will never replace a good story,so make a yourself a coffe grab some biscuits and have a cinematic treat. 9/10