Review of Under The Greenwood Tree (2005) by Wendy S — 21 Nov 2007
Based off of a short, happy novel by Thomas Hardy (one of his only happy ones), this delightful movie leaves you with a pleasant, almost Christmas-y feeling. There is a theme of change presented in several areas (the seasons, the harmonium vs.
the choir, etc.), but the most amazing is the humourous yet touching love story and the fantastic singing. I wish there was a soundtrack of this movie (the songs are taken straight from the book and are gorgeously sung).
If you like Paltrow's Emma or any Austen/Dickens movies, or just enjoy British period dramas, this is something you will enjoy. A shortish, enjoyable, occasionally hysterically funny, but pleasant view that has justifiably been called "chocolate-boxy" (which probably means it's a girl movie, although I wouldn't say that myself).
This review of Under The Greenwood Tree (2005) was written by Wendy S on 21 November 2007.
Under The Greenwood Tree has generally received positive reviews.
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