The Secret Garden

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ULYANA D. @ulyana Mar 14 The movie was not bad, good story, just very slow in the beginning which kinda throws off the mood. See more Cheri S @Cesscooter Feb 22 I procrastinated watching this, feeling that nothing could top the 1993 version with Maggie Smith. This was, IMHO, a bit too OTT with tropical plants (in the moors of England) CGI, and underwhelming acting overall. The exception to this was Julie Walters, who made a very convincing Mrs. Medlock. It was certainly not Colin Firth’s best. This movie took many, many liberties and, sadly, cameod some ‘Easter eggs’ , the significance of which assumed that watchers would already know the story. (The skipping rope, the bird, et al). And no Susan Sowerby, no Ben Wetherstaff at all??? Nope. See more Katyabatya K @LemonBum Dec 31 I’m not sure where the goal was here. It is in no way an improvement to the 1993 adaptation which far better adheres to the books premise. The gardens growth and magic is supposed to work in tandem with the characters. The main theme is transformation, which I see very little of here. It’s not supposed to be a mere observation of a secret world by some random kids. Mary is supposed to begin as sullen and almost seemingly dead in her soul, like the grey twigs and brown, rotten earth. The discovery of a beautiful world as well as the beautiful soul within both Mary and Colin is something meant to unfurl slowly and with tension. The film just didn’t hit that mark. The CGI is garish at best, and the walled garden is not believable. I still enjoy watching anything with outdoors and beautiful plant life as a focus, but it really doesn’t stretch beyond that. See more David Brian O @RT91314735 Aug 24 Makes you wonder why they remade the 1993 film - and in doing so produced a film devoid of charm, without faith to the original story. Very disappointing. Avoid - instead find the 1993 film which is simply lovely See more Kayleigh v @RT57386874 Apr 25 This film seemed really promising to me. But once I started watching, I found it long-winded, boring, and the storyline was strange and unclear. Honestly, I don’t have much positive to say, even though I usually love films like this. See more Alec B @AlecMichaelB 06/04/2023 The Secret Garden is a visually stunning, modern adaptation of the timeless classic that captures the essence of the original story, though sometimes falls short in its execution. Director Marc Munden delivers a visually striking film, with lush cinematography and breathtaking landscapes that transport viewers into the magical world of Misselthwaite Manor. Young actress Dixie Egerickx impresses as Mary Lennox, exuding both vulnerability and strength in her performance. However, the film's pacing feels uneven, with some narrative choices detracting from the overall impact. While the contemporary elements introduced to the story make it more relatable to modern audiences, some changes feel unnecessary. Despite these flaws, The Secret Garden still offers moments of charm and wonder, making it a solid adaptation that may resonate with younger viewers discovering the story for the first time. See more Read all reviews

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