Secret Garden, the (DVD, 1993)

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It's a special garden where friendships blossom, illnesses fade away and sorrows flee. There troubled orphan Mary (Kate Maberly), her spoiled, sickly cousin Colin (Heydon Prowse) and kindly country boy Dickon (Andrew Knott) discover that a world of caring can make a world of difference. Frances Hodgson Burnett's classic story blooms anew in this enchanting new version lovingly adapted by Caroline Thompson (Black Beauty) and directed by Agnieszka Holland (Europa Europa). Maggie Smith and John Lynch also star. "If you look the right way," Mary says, "you can see the whole world is a garden." Discover a whole world of magic in this wonderful movie.

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UPC9325336002797
eBay Product ID (ePID)2322139364

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ActorJohn Lynch, Kate Maberly, Andrew Knott, Heydon Prowse, Maggie Smith
Movie/TV TitleSecret Garden, the
RatingG
DirectorAgnieszka Holland
FormatDVD
Release Year1993
LanguageEnglish
GenreChildren & Family
StudioWarner
Run Time98 Mins
TypeDvd

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Number of Discs1

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  • A great family film!

    The family film is today a dead art. "The secret garden" is adapted seriously from a classic of English literature, and features an excellent cast including Maggie Smith. It's score is cinematic and affecting, and it's direction is sure and creates a sense of mystery and adventure from the very first frame. A favourite of T.S. Eliot, the story is about a young British girl, "Mary, quite contrary" who grew up in India and who must learn to live in the Gothic manor of her uncle when her parents, who neglected her emotionally, die in an earthquake. When she discovers a garden that has been locked away for years, it becomes her only escape to a better world; however, the film is never morose. It has moments of comedy, especially from Mary's maid, and the film focusses on the actions and relationships of the children as they explore the secret garden. The film does not forget the novel's great language, present in its screenplay, or its themes of magic, spirituality and love. Seamlessly exploring dark adult worlds of grief and oppression alongside the curiosity and joy that love, nature and mystery brings to the children of the story, all of whom have been abandoned in some way, "The Secret Garden" is a masterpiece. Currently only available on DVD - I have not encountered it on any streaming services - do not hesitate to get a copy for the home.

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  • Lovely story, lovely movie!

    I have always loved this story as a book and I like the way the movie captures the same mood but makes it easier to enjoy.The movies interpretation lightens the story a little and is lovely to watch, especially the garden grow and come to life as do the children.Love and care makes all things grow and bloom.

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  • The Secret Garden (1993)

    This is a marvellous timeless movie which I watched with my children when they were very young. Beautiful music entwined in an engaging story and well acted by all characters including Maggie Smith, Kate Maberly and Heydon Prowse. The fitting theme song, Winter Light, is sung by Linda Ronstadt, makes a beautifully poignant ending. Coppola’s use of colour as the movie progresses is a fascinating technique drawing the viewer deeper into the storyline and the characters. I have watched it twice since getting this DVD. Superb value as my adult children are very excited and looking forward to watching it again, remembering happier times.

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  • Avery good film worth watching .

    I have brought it for my Granddaughter that I will be seeing in 3 weeks time . Bur I know she will love it as I did

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  • very enjoyable

    I really enjoyed it a lovely movie

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  • Absolutely loved it

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  • The Secret Garden Garden

    an old favourite great family movie. We’ve watched it many times over.

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  • Secret Garden

    So much better than the new one

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  • Great!

    Great dvd and fast shipment

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  • Great

    Great

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