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Miss Potter | 
 enlarge | Studio: Alliance (Universal)
Category: DVD
List Price: CDN$ 19.95
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Rating:  4 reviews
Sales Rank: 3140
Format: Ntsc
Language: English (Original Language)
UPC: 065935802266
EAN: 0065935802266
Release Date: June 19, 2007
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 Beatrix Potter's Love Story December 5, 2008
Frances L. Arsenault (Nanaimo, BC, Canada)
As I said, I had love the books from Beatrix Potter as a little kid, and I love them now as an adult; Yes! a children's author and a naturalist, that's why I admired her. I had seen the trailer for this film, and I thought it might be a good romance film (I love a good romance movie); So I did see the film, and it was more than good; it was Excellent! I love it, when Bea show Norman her room (and the music box that was a gift from her father), and they started dancing to the melody (so romantic *sigh*). I'd never like her mother, suffocating Beatrix with nagging and demanding (the old battle-axe). I also would like to comment on the animation, that was used for the 'magic' drawings (now that was marvelous).
Renee Zellweger brought Beatrix's secret story to the screen in this film, which is the first film directed by Chris Noonan since his charming 1995 movie, "Babe." It is set in the high summer days of late Victorian and Edwardian England, during which Beatrix develops her natural skills as artist and story-teller. When she finally publishes her debut book, "The Tale of Peter Rabbit," she becomes a writing celebrity. It also leads to courtship and her first love with publisher Norman Warne (played by Ewan McGregor). Their relationship and his marriage proposal in July, 1905, was to change Beatrix's life for ever. It was a love which she could not announce - or even talk about. In high-society London, her parents had insisted she keep it from friends and neighbours. They considered her proposed wedding a mismatch. Warne, they said, was from 'trade' and demanded that she carefully reconsider their life together. Beatrix allowed herself to be persuaded to leave her fiance and London. It was supposed to be a time for reflection and calm. But, instead, she faced tragedy and loneliness and returned, with a different outlook. She became a woman of strong views and independence. She also built up a farming dynasty in the Lake District - a dynasty over which she took charge long after her writing career virtually ended in 1913. It established her as a woman ahead of her time. Despite becoming the world's most successful children's writer and a wealthy landowner and prize-winning farmer, she never forgot her first love; I won't get you folks anymore details, you'll have to see the film for yourself, if you love a good romance like I do.
 Nice historical movie December 7, 2007
Patrick Dumais (Canada)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
The real interest of this movie is that it illustrates the life of an actual person that had an important impact on Nature conservation in addition to her children's books. As a "corset movie" - in this case, the struggle of a woman having given up marriage in a Victorian society - isn't as compelling as the classics of the genre (such as Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice). This is perhaps because the movie is a bit less plot-driven than most in this genre (not surprising, since it is based on History rather than a novel). But otherwise it's well done, the characters are memorable, and we are left with a good visualization of the person behind these books.
The documentary in the bonus material is a must-see, as we get a more complete view of Miss Potter's background and accomplishments, in addition to outlining where the script may have taken some liberties to play up the drama.
Corset movie fans and history buffs will no doubt appreciate this movie. For others it will still be a nice movie to watch.
brilliant August 5, 2007
Francesca Jourdan (Montreal, Canada)
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
Miss Beatrix Potter (Renee Zellweger), an unmarried, 30-something woman, has a great talent for drawing and an incredible imagination for stories. She presents her story and drawings to a publisher, who finally will bring to life "The Tale of Peter Rabbit" and many books will follow, Jemima Puddle-Duck, and Benjamin Bunny among many.
Her personal life is also presented: Mr Norman Warne (Ewan McGregor), the man in charge of publishing her books, will become a more important part in Potter's life.
Her finances will change as well, with the success of her books, and will allow her to purchase Hill Top.
This movie brilliantly portrays the life and success of "bunny book" author Beatrix Potter (1866-1943). The casting director couldn't have picked a better choice for the role of Beatrix in Zellweger, and Lucy Boynton as the young Beatrix.
Ewan McGregor, as Norman, is certainly not bad either, however his mustache got on my nerves!
I grew up with Peter Rabbit and the other animals brought to life by Potter, so it was refreshing to see a movie that showed not just the drawings but the animations of the characters. All was well done.
Brilliant movie, beautifully done. This is a must see.
NOTE: Be prepared to cry. I sure did.
Miss Potter June 13, 2007
Marcia (Vancouver)
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
Anybody remember Jamaima Puddleduck? Flopsy, Mopsy and CottenTail? If so you will enjoy thier author played by Renee Zellewege, a lonely recluse at war with her mother over finding a suitable marraige. Having brought up by a upper-middle class mother who raised me to be a lady and marry well I enjoyed Beatrix Potter's rebellion. I ran away and became a hippie. Beatrix retreated into a world of children's novels. She was a truly independent woman for the turn of the century and this movie depicts her quiet rebellion against her role as a lady as well as her extrodinary talent as a writer and illustrator of children's stories.
As her father remarked to her mother when she had arranged yet another suitor for inspection, "Our daughter is famous and extremely well-off financially". An unusual state for a woman of her era.
For romantics who like strong women and happy endings -- this is the movie for you especially is you do remember Flopsy, Mospsy and Cottontail. I read Potter's series as a child and later to my children and my grandchildren. This a a drama with a light touch and a dry sense of humour. It's well worth a viewing even if you don't know who Beatrix Potter is as an author.
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