The movie ''Hope and Glory''...

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Has anyone seen this movie? I don't think it's very popular but I have this film on video and it is a lovely film. It is about a family living in London during the second world war.

Lately I have been interested in how films are made and what is behind the scenes and the movie mistakes and all of that, but when I looked up Hope and Glory, it said it has no movie mistakes in it at all. When I last watched it, the acting style seemed different to any other films I have watched. It felt like it wasn't pre-written, as though a lot of it was just filmed without them knowing, although it couldn't be. I don't know much about this sort of thing because they don't give enough information on the internet.

I was just wondering if anyone else has seen it and if you kind of know any facts about the making of this film? I'm sure some other Aspies know more about films and such than me. I just thought it would be interesting to know how this film was made.

I have seen it many times, and I have it in my collection. It's a delightful film! Ian Bannen, who play's the grandfather is so awesome. Just thinking about the breakfast scene when he spots a rat in his backyard makes me laugh. The music is also great. I'm still trying to find out what the Chopin piano piece is played after the bombing, and the mom sits down at the piano. It's film about childhood coming of age, and adult longing for what might have been, told by the boy Bill as an adult.

I think you're right about the acting. It seems very effortless and natural. I was just going to say that I thought was close to being a perfect film, and then I reread your comment about it having no mistakes. The whole film seems so genuine, and even though it covers such a horrible period in Britain's history, there is a warmth and honesty about it.

Do you have it on tape or DVD? I have both. I think the DVD has some nice extra's, and maybe disc commentary. Sometimes it will play on Turn Classic Movies in the US, and the host always has interesting trivia, but I am sorry, I don't remember it. I think I'm going to take the DVD to work to day and play it in the background. I was curious if there are any "Making of" books written. I have not found any yet. But I did do a Google search for "making hope and glory film" and it returned some interesting links. Wow. I just noticed a link that says it is the original screenplay!

This is one of those films that I always feel EVERYONE one should see. Don't you think? I'm sure there are people that would not like it, but I can't imagine why.

You've got me into a mini frenzy thinking about it. I must now watch it. Thanks for such a great question Joe90! It's really started my morning off in a positive way.

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It took me about ten minutes to find my DVD of Hope and Glory before I left for work. My DVD collection is in pseudo-chaos. At work now and I've popped it into a computer. I'm disappointed it does not have commentary or extras. It has the theatrical trailer and that's it. I do recall that the Germany pilot that is shot down and parachutes to safety (although captured) is John Boorman's son. John Boorman was the director. I must have picked that up from Turn Classic Music. I wish I could remember more. I checked Amazon, hoping there is a Blu-Ray copy, but it does not look as if there is.

Thank you, glad someone saw my post, didn't think anyone would reply.

We had this movie growing up, and my mum used to let me watch it. It fascinated me because it made me realise what it was like to live in the war, and how frightened the adults must have felt, while the kids thought it was wonderful.

I like the end bit though, where they're in and out of the lake at their grandpa's house, in the country. I would create a Sims 2 family like that, if it wasn't for the stupid social worker coming when the kids get too hot or too cold and there's no cheat to stop it, really messes up the game!

I know what you mean about the war. In particular, I thought it gave me a sense of what it was like to live in Britain during the war.

One of the things I really admire about the film is Billy's character growth. Like after the first bombing and Colleen's family is killed, and everyone is watching her and paying attention to her. Then a similar thing happens to Billy, and expresses the same thing about the idea of becoming a spectacle for everyone else's life. And Colleen comforts him, because she knows what he is going through.

You know the film is roughly autobiographical, and maybe that is how the director was able to get that realism. I cannot think of another film that depicts the characters growth in such a logical and natural way. I've always loved the ending when Billy is going back to school in the city. His grandfather is driving him and is being all gruff and angry, hiding his disappointment that his only grandson is going back school. The Billy walks on the play ground and the school is in flames. One of the boys turns to Billy and says "Rowan! It was hit by a stray bomber! Thank you Adolph!" Billy looks around at the kids running around total happiness and anarchy, and the teachers trying to regain control. Then in slow motion he turns to run away, and yells "Ggrraammppaa!!" Cut to Billy and his grandfather, laugh hysterically in the car. There is a bit of voice narration told my the grown up Billy, music swells, and they continue to laugh. Roll credits.and that's how the move ends. I really do love the movie.

I wanted to learn how to play cricket after seeing this film. Our library had one book on cricket. It seemed humorously complicated, but may have been just me. In the end I would not have had anyone to play with so, such is life.

I like your Sims 2 idea. I think it is brilliant. I use to play the Sims and Sims2 as well with my sons. If you are in the UK, it is just about 6:50 there. That's when I should be waking up for work. Best get to bed.

Have a super good day Joe90.