Goodbye, Mr. Chips Reviews

A 5 star golden oldie

This is a black and white classic. If you were to read an outline of the script you would laugh but the acting of Robert Donat as 'Mr Chips' transforms this picture into a marvellous insight into the perceived British Gentleman’s schooldays of the pre first world war. Spanning 60 years it charts the life of an ordinary bemused school master who rises to become the schools head. His acting and make-up makes the picture. Ultimately it is a weepy but along the way it is an enjoyable and humorous tale.

Welcome Mr Chips!!

The reason why Robert Donat scooped the Oscar for best male actor in 1939 against Clark Gable's 'Rhett Butler' in 'Gone with the wind' is very clear to see when one sees this black and white film recently released.

He acts the pants off all in sight with his portrayal of a schoolmaster through various stages of his career - first as a young 'newbie' not knowing a thing about teaching and class control to the retired, wise old House Master whom everyone loves and reveres. It is a gem of a film and a great plus for the dvd libraries up and down the country that it has been added to the listings.

It is a pity that so many of the 'greats' of yesterday are ignored PURELY for commercial considerations. (Where is 'The Magic Box'? -a film about the origins of movie film and another of this fine actor's film triumphs.)

You can guess this is one of my favourite films starring one of my favourite actors.

See it!

A timeless tale

Goodbye Mr Chips, I know that anyone who reads my reviews on films that I have rented knows that I have said this before and I will keep on saying it, so here I go again… this is another one of my personal favourite films, the story is an adaptation from the novel by James Hilton. It is about Charles Edward Chipping (Robert Donat) and his romance with Katherine Bridges (Greer Garson), whom he meets whilst on a walking holiday in the Alps. I feel it is a very touching story and although there have been many remakes and other adaptations for the big and small screen, none of them can touch this for its wonderful performance by Robert Donat, a classic black and white film to rent and take pleasure in.

Classic Public School Film

Romantic view of Boys Public School life in England in the first half of the Nineteenth Century. If you like anything to do with Boys Public Schools, you will love this. There are two dimensional backdrops and it is shot in black and white, but bear it was made in the 1940s.

Excellent Classic

I've seen this movie a few times over the years and decided to get it back out. A fantastic movie and surely the British version of It's a Wonderful Life. It's not exactly the same but the lead character makes such a difference to the lives of those he comes into contact with. Highly recommended.

a hart melter

Good bye Mr chips is a feel good movie

you feel as if mr chips is your old friend

,you see his live through him dreaming ,and you feel for him in his bad moments ,and garenteed to cry !!

the story is about a teacher who has been teeching at the same the same nerly all his life you see the children grow up and how he has efected them all !!

A must see movie !!!!!!

Best Classic

This has got to be one of the best English Classic films made. They dont make films like that anymore! Great performances by Greer Garson and Robert Donat. A great watch.

Spectacular

An amazing film that captures the hearts of every child and adult. It takes you on a journey that shows you just how much Mr Chips has changed. A true classic that the whole family will enjoy and apprecate.

Classic British Cinema

This tear jerker builds at a really nice pace as the new teacher is thrown into the malestrom of public school life. Over the years he matures, and the boys come and go, many dying for their country in the great war.

A fine, in fact possibly his best film performance by Robert Donnat, and I include "The 39 Steps" in that comparison, so praise indeed.

John Mills has a nice small early role. The boys are all played well, and the moving final scenes even gave me a sticky moment or two, with dewy eyes and a lump in my throat!

Recommended.

Simle yet clever

This movie takes boarding school life from 'Ye Olde England' and weave a tale that is magical and has moments of wonder and gives great pleasure to watch. Age does not wear this film down, it is simply evergreen