Funny how I stumbled upon this movie while looking at movies Richard Crenna has been in, after watching Catlow (again)
I also miss the comment board here on IMDb too. Seems like we are often kind'a chatting with each other via reviews . . .
I really enjoyed reading the (very few) reviews on this movie. I suspect most of us who saw this as kids are now in our 60s & 70s, right?
It's the same with the TV movie 'Sunshine' another bittersweet tear jerker 70s movie.
As a child, I think maybe 11 or so, I read the book 'A Girl Named Sooner'. Then the movie came on TV - both book & movie are very touching. Tho' now, some 50 years later I've forgotten details - but I remember vividly the bittersweet sadness of both book & movie, and the adorable little girl Sooner.
So many reviewers mentioned their visceral reaction to the crow scene, adding how it's still traumatic for them even today.
I tend to agree that young children should probably not watch the movie. But - some of the violent/sadistic/sexual things parents lackadaisically allow children to watch these days is astounding. I worry about it! I have no grandchildren - but - I'm kind'a glad. I'd worry about what they might get subjected to at a friend's house or somethin'!
Regarding the terrible crow scene; I only vaguely recall the scene, but not with emotional trauma . . . I was adopted, & also bullied almost everyday after school (throughout elementary school) - I think I somehow connected mentally or psychologically with the story & events more than emotionally.
But I certainly understand how that scene, and certain things we see as young children - even as adults - whether in movies or in real life - can be terribly traumatic.
I also find it very intriguing to discover the child who played the eponymous role began & ended her acting career with this one movie & so curious to know why.
Of course, it could be one or more of several reasons.
Anyway, thanx for your reviews on this trip down memory lane! I might read the book again one day if I can't find this on DVD.
- this is one reason I love IMDb bc of how many ways you can research movies & actors, & find movies you've seen, or discover some you have yet to see as well - then discover actors you've forgotten & it just goes on & on connecting.
I also miss the comment board here on IMDb too. Seems like we are often kind'a chatting with each other via reviews . . .
I really enjoyed reading the (very few) reviews on this movie. I suspect most of us who saw this as kids are now in our 60s & 70s, right?
It's the same with the TV movie 'Sunshine' another bittersweet tear jerker 70s movie.
As a child, I think maybe 11 or so, I read the book 'A Girl Named Sooner'. Then the movie came on TV - both book & movie are very touching. Tho' now, some 50 years later I've forgotten details - but I remember vividly the bittersweet sadness of both book & movie, and the adorable little girl Sooner.
So many reviewers mentioned their visceral reaction to the crow scene, adding how it's still traumatic for them even today.
I tend to agree that young children should probably not watch the movie. But - some of the violent/sadistic/sexual things parents lackadaisically allow children to watch these days is astounding. I worry about it! I have no grandchildren - but - I'm kind'a glad. I'd worry about what they might get subjected to at a friend's house or somethin'!
Regarding the terrible crow scene; I only vaguely recall the scene, but not with emotional trauma . . . I was adopted, & also bullied almost everyday after school (throughout elementary school) - I think I somehow connected mentally or psychologically with the story & events more than emotionally.
But I certainly understand how that scene, and certain things we see as young children - even as adults - whether in movies or in real life - can be terribly traumatic.
I also find it very intriguing to discover the child who played the eponymous role began & ended her acting career with this one movie & so curious to know why.
Of course, it could be one or more of several reasons.
Anyway, thanx for your reviews on this trip down memory lane! I might read the book again one day if I can't find this on DVD.