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The Land Girls
1998
It's 1941. World War II continues to rage across Europe. The young men of England have been called to the front to fight. So, back at home, a new regiment is formed, and an army of England's young women are dispatched across the countryside to pick up the slack. Collectively known as "The Land Girls," three beautiful women (.. Read more
| Starring | Anna Friel, Catherine McCormack, Rachel Weisz, Steven Mackintosh |
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| Director | David Leland |
| Genres | Drama |
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Critics' reviews (3)
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Life on the home front is given a distinctly rosy glow in this naffly nostalgic adaptation of Angela Huth's novel. Anna Friel's randy northerner, Rachel Weisz's sheltered blue-stocking and Catherine McCormack's bourgeois prude are surely the most stereotypical volunteers in the history of the Women's Land Army. Consequently, from the moment these urban interlopers arrive at Tom Georgeson's Dorset farm, there isn't a single scene that ends unexpectedly. The performances are earnest and the scenery is beautiful, but as the clichés clunk into place with deadening predictability there's no sense of either dramatic or social conflict, let alone insight into the Land Girls' contribution to the war effort.
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This adaptation of Angela Huth's WWII novel follows the fortunes of - take three girls! - fun-loving Lancashire lass... read more on Time Out
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"...Writer-director David Leland's apparent labor of love has the visual clout of a thoroughbred movie epic..."
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Most helpful members' reviews (3)
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3 out of 3 people found this review helpful
worth watching
I enjoyed this, if somewhat predictable, film. Anna Friel appears to thrive in this type of role. I think they glam'ed up the Land Girls part played during the war, the film on the whole was good if a somewhat depressing end.
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2 out of 3 people found this review helpful
A warm hearted romance set in great West Country locations
This film was shot on location in West Somerset and North Devon in spring 1997. The story is set in Dorset but the producers could not find sufficient period locations and moved west to the Dulverton/Bampton area. The train scenes were shot at Crowcombe Station on the West Somerset Railway (also seen in the Beatles' 'A Hard Day's Night').
One of the most memorable scenes is a Spitfire flying over Joe (Steven Mackintosh) while he is ploughing a hilltop field using horsepower.
The world premiere was held at the Sundance Film Festival in January 1998 and UK release followed in September.
The movie was a big hit in the West Country outselling Titanic in some cinemas.
Of the three main actresses in the film Rachel Weisz has had the most success with the two 'Mummy' films and other Hollywood roles.
If you like a nice romantic film with lovely locations then this is undemanding fare. Watch out for some nice extras on the DVD including on location footage, some deleted scenes and interviews with director and stars. -
1 out of 1 person found this review helpful
A truly moving film
Set in the second world war, this film follows the life of 3 young women who volunteered to work in the Womens Land Army (in this case on a family farm). Romantic, sassy and very provocative and captivating to watch. Not quite happily ever after but a very real life ending where the women find out the truth of love and the pain of war. An insight into what went on back in england while the boys went to fight. Very eye opening.
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Most recent members' reviews (2)
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1 out of 1 person found this review helpful
Thoroughly Grounded
Taken from their day-jobs in the city, the Land Girls assisted with the war movement while the boys were away fighting on the front lines.
As gritty and down to earth as the soil they were forced to toil, this tells a story very few of the current generation know about.
Worth a watch, if only to get a simple perspective on life during WW2 from the home front. -
3 out of 3 people found this review helpful
worth watching
I enjoyed this, if somewhat predictable, film. Anna Friel appears to thrive in this type of role. I think they glam'ed up the Land Girls part played during the war, the film on the whole was good if a somewhat depressing end.
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3 out of 3 people found this review helpful
worth watching
I enjoyed this, if somewhat predictable, film. Anna Friel appears to thrive in this type of role. I think they glam'ed up the Land Girls part played during the war, the film on the whole was good if a somewhat depressing end.
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2 out of 3 people found this review helpful
A warm hearted romance set in great West Country locations
This film was shot on location in West Somerset and North Devon in spring 1997. The story is set in Dorset but the producers could not find sufficient period locations and moved west to the Dulverton/Bampton area. The train scenes were shot at Crowcombe Station on the West Somerset Railway (also seen in the Beatles' 'A Hard Day's Night').
One of the most memorable scenes is a Spitfire flying over Joe (Steven Mackintosh) while he is ploughing a hilltop field using horsepower.
The world premiere was held at the Sundance Film Festival in January 1998 and UK release followed in September.
The movie was a big hit in the West Country outselling Titanic in some cinemas.
Of the three main actresses in the film Rachel Weisz has had the most success with the two 'Mummy' films and other Hollywood roles.
If you like a nice romantic film with lovely locations then this is undemanding fare. Watch out for some nice extras on the DVD including on location footage, some deleted scenes and interviews with director and stars. -
1 out of 1 person found this review helpful
A truly moving film
Set in the second world war, this film follows the life of 3 young women who volunteered to work in the Womens Land Army (in this case on a family farm). Romantic, sassy and very provocative and captivating to watch. Not quite happily ever after but a very real life ending where the women find out the truth of love and the pain of war. An insight into what went on back in england while the boys went to fight. Very eye opening.
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1 out of 1 person found this review helpful
Thoroughly Grounded
Taken from their day-jobs in the city, the Land Girls assisted with the war movement while the boys were away fighting on the front lines.
As gritty and down to earth as the soil they were forced to toil, this tells a story very few of the current generation know about.
Worth a watch, if only to get a simple perspective on life during WW2 from the home front. -
Slow but enjoyable
A watchable film with three completely different personalities, their emotions and expectations of growing up during the war.
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Chick Flick
Nice Saturday afternoon movie when lads are at footy. Not a weepie. Probably a true reflection of war-time activities.
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Land Girls
Light hearted war time...Funny and entertaining
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The Land Girls
What a little gem of a movie this is England in 1941 beautifully recreated a bygone era
Lovely performances from all the cast with outstanding photography it was a joy to watch(and I did twice)the scenes of the old steam trains puffing into the station brought back so many of my happy childhood days the soundtrack was simply haunting
I give this movie ten out of ten simply magical -
Great film... dreadful ending
Why ruin this brilliant film: great acting, fantastic scenery, evocative etc etc, with the totally naff ending. It made me so cross as it's nothing like the book, yet the rest was mostly very faithful. Grrrr.
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Everlasting friendship
3 girls that come from differnet lives are sent to work on the farms whilst the husbands/lovers fight the war.
They learn to live with one another and end up forming friendships, of course none of this happens smoothly they do have their falling outs which is very funny to watch. The girls become an inspiration to those around them, nobody ever forgets the land girls.
A funny film for all to enjoy.
Critics' reviews (3)
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Life on the home front is given a distinctly rosy glow in this naffly nostalgic adaptation of Angela Huth's novel. Anna Friel's randy northerner, Rachel Weisz's sheltered blue-stocking and Catherine McCormack's bourgeois prude are surely the most stereotypical volunteers in the history of the Women's Land Army. Consequently, from the moment these urban interlopers arrive at Tom Georgeson's Dorset farm, there isn't a single scene that ends unexpectedly. The performances are earnest and the scenery is beautiful, but as the clichés clunk into place with deadening predictability there's no sense of either dramatic or social conflict, let alone insight into the Land Girls' contribution to the war effort.
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This adaptation of Angela Huth's WWII novel follows the fortunes of - take three girls! - fun-loving Lancashire lass... read more on Time Out
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"...Writer-director David Leland's apparent labor of love has the visual clout of a thoroughbred movie epic..."
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The Land Girls
It's 1941. World War II continues to rage across Europe. The young men of England have been called to the front to fight. So, back at home, a new regiment is formed, and an army of England's young women are dispatched across the countryside to pick up the slack. Collectively known as "The Land ...
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