Product: Lilies of the Field [VHS] (1963)
Rating: 5.0
Lilies of the Field - A Classic
Most of the other reviews have already stated what is well known to anyone who has ever seen this movie. It is an absolute joy to watch, and seeing it is always an uplifting experience. Some of the so-called professional movie reviewers suggest that Lilies of the Field is simplistic - but it most certainly is not. It has a raft of themes relating to conviction, determination, belief, community and, above all, having a higher sense of purpose in life. It is beautifully filmed in black and white and, of course, features outstanding performances from Sidney Poitier, Lilia Skala and Stanley Adams. Movies like this, made on a very small budget, make you realize the incredible void in talent and imagination that currently exists in the modern movie industry - talent seems to have given way to special effects and high tech gimmicks. The other feature of Lilies of the Field is that it is a positive movie that doesn't indulge in the negativity of the current plethora of big budget movies that are around. If you haven't seen Lilies of the Field before, it is a must-see movie.