Classic movie of a classic book

Rating: 10/10 (11 August 2006)

This movie, although in black and white, is a fantastic movie. Although I was slightly disappointed that elements from the book (Aunt Alexandra and Dolphus Raymond chiefly) were not in the film, it is a wonderful summary of a wonderful book.
Fantastic acting from Gregory Peck helps make the film work. Mary Badham and John Megna are absolutely adorable as Scout and Dill. I feel Philip Alford deserves special credit for his portrayal as Jem - entirely believable as the boy who wants to help his father.
Despite the fact it is an incredibly good movie, read the book first. The movie gives a visual portrayal of characters, but the book has little nuances, little quirks that just capture life. The movie also cuts out Aunt Alexandra, and merges two characters together, and Aunt Alexandra is a key character in the book. So, read the fantastic classic that is To Kill a Mockingbird, then watch the fantastic film