To Kill A Mockingbird: A timeless movie

Rating: 9/10 (20 April 2017)

To Kill A Mockingbird was considered a landmark movie when it came out and is still an incredible watch today. The movie is very well directed and edited, with the courtroom scenes being paced to give a sense of suspense and drama to the proceedings. Gregory Peck does a fantastic job as Atticus Finch, portraying a nuanced and wise character who inspires a felling of warmth and confidence. While he is the standout in the movie, even the child actors do a great job, turning in performances that feel realistic. The movie's style is very grounded, doing away with flashy camera angles or shots to instead provide a more subtle, plain take on the world. This works well as the story is attempting to deliver an important social message so the world feeling unassuming and close to our own is important. The social message is the greatest strength of the movie, it handles issues of race very well and manages to tell a moving and striking story. Overall, this movie is one of the greats, and a must watch.