The Railway Children (DVD)

I bought this as a last minute addition to a bulk buy from a favourite ebay seller and I'm glad I did. I had forgotten what a cosy, (though occasionally over-sentimental) film this is. The photography and colour are superb throughout, especially in Bobby's birthday scene. The characters are all well cast and it's great to see the wonderful Bernard Cribbins playing, as usual, Bernard Cribbins! This version of the story by E. Nesbit is still the best and for families with young children who havn't seen it, or read the book, it is enchanting and to be very highly recommended as a film for the whole family to sit down and watch together. I loved every minute of it when I first saw it as a small child and I still think it's a beautiful, heart-warming afternoon's entertainment.

The Railway Children is a wonderful classic film that you never get tired of watching,its set on location mainly in Haworth, which is a beautiful place in its own right, i have done the Railway Children tour, and seen all the key places in the film. This is a timeless classic that will be loved for many years to come!!

This is my favourite movie of all time - to me it has everything from a strong story to great individual performances, combined with humour and poignancy. The star (for me) has to be Bernard Cribbens as the truculant railway porter: the scene where he stands on his dignity regarding his perception of his birthday gifts is beautifully done. I think I fell in love with Sally Thomsett at a very young age...

The one word I would use in describing this movie is "heartwarming". Okay, it may be a touch "schmaltzy" in places (the scene towards the end with Jenny Agutter exclaiming "Daddy! My Daddy!" always brings tears to my eyes!) but I have a feeling that this is more to do with how well the scenes were done, than any intention by the producer to make them sentimental or soppy.

I also have a soft spot for Yorkshire and the Keighley & Worth Valley Railway, so I just love to see the grimy millstone grit houses of Oakworth, and hear the Yorkshire acccents - no matter how simulated!

I think this is a quintessentially English movie, and it evokes a time now sadly gone for ever. I already have the video, but have decided to add the DVD to my collection as a precaution against the day when my VCR finally gives up the ghost!

This lovely tale was made in 1970 , i was 10 then lol and remember queuing up at our local village cinema to see it.
The story follows 3 children whose father is mysteriously taken away, set in edwardian times they move to the country with a steam railway nearby for adventures.It captures the glorious childhood years of their era and was on the list of the top 100 British films of all time.
With very young Jenny Agutter and Dinah Sheridan and Bernard Cribbins a gem of a picture to watch.

Having always been lovers of the story, we recently went to see it being performed at York Railway Museum on stage. It was truely amazing. The cast, costumes and venue, complete with a real steam engine was perfect, which led to us seeking out a copy of the film on DVD. One of the best purchases ever made - Brilliant...

delivered on time, I have watched it a few times now and love it!fhhehdf hdidkd; jcjvkv kdfkfkfjkfkd

This film must be one of the best childrens film ever made. I loved it as a child and now my children love it.