A rave about the greatest movie ever!

Rating: Null/10 (3 July 2004)

This magnificent film is about the best I have ever seen in my very long life of seeing great films. It is a very faithful rendition of my favorite book. Seldom does a film live up to the book, in my estimation, and this one surpasses it! All the actors are well-cast and superb. Gregory Peck turned in the performance of his life, and I understand he made the comment that Atticus was his favorite role. Particularly impressive was Mary Badham as the vulnerable, mischievous Scout, a child ahead of her generation , thanks to her loving, fair-minded father. Those of us who grew up in the segregated South especially should appreciate his bravery in the face of bigotry and ignorance.