Ring of Bright Water [DVD] [1969] [Region 1] [US Import] [NTSC] by Jack Couffer see more by Jack Couffer Starring Bill Travers, Virginia McKenna, Peter Jeffrey, Jameson Clark, Helena Gloag Studio Anchor BayLabel Anchor Bay

Closer Look From: Anchor Bay From: Anchor Bay Salesrank: 174014 Released: 2000-10-24 Format: Anamorphic Widescreen Running Time: 107 Minutes Lowest New Price: Click Here  Format: DVD Customer Rating: Also Shop International: (Not all items available internationally)          Ring of Bright Water [DVD] [1969] [Region 1] [US Import] [NTSC] Editorial Review: Coincidence throws Mij the otter and Graham Merrill (Bill Travers) the computer worker together on a busy London street in Ring of Bright Water. What transpires from this chance meeting is an epiphany that leads to the complete upheaval of Graham's life. Evicted from his city flat thanks to the antics of his newly acquired, mischievous otter, Graham embarks on a train journey to the Scottish Highlands. Suffice it to say that trying to smuggle Mij onboard as a "diving terrier" is not successful. When the pair finally arrives in Scotland, they fall in love with the countryside and a dilapidated cottage by the sea. Fate introduces Graham to the town's animal-loving doctor (Virginia McKenna), and an enduring friendship and romance are forged. The photography of both the Scottish Highlands and the antics of Mij the otter in this 1969 movie are truly wonderful--it might just make you reconsider your current digs and friendships. The story (based on Gavin Maxwell's book of the same name) is somewhat formulaic and dated by its romanticism, but enjoyable nonetheless. Slip into an ideal world of simple happiness and celebrate the cyclical nature of life, if only for 106 minutes. --Tami Horiuchi, Amazon.com Customer Reviews: A Beastie Another gentle film of the type that doesn't seem to be made these days. I have had the original book for years now but only recently found the film and the one is better than the other! - ad inf.! Virginia McKenna and Bill Travers are totally believable in their parts and must have had fun making this. The scene in the Post Office with the "Wee Wifie", the Post-Mistress and the CAT is one of the funniest I can recall. And Mij is Mij - all the superlatives you can think of, an' a few forbye! Then the scenery is The Western Isles - nothing more to say about that! You can almost smell the sea and the heather - the bit when Graham and Mij first arrive and look out over the sea - I've lost count of the number of times I've done something similar. On a serious note, the film definitely emphasises the use and abuse of animals. The scenes of the zoo and where Graham returns to London and looks in the furriers window are unpleasant but absolutely necessary. And the Roadman's "only an otter" comment. But the friendship and affection shown when Graham is stranded on the roof .....! ! ! The entire film is a delight. 'Nuff Sed. excellent family viewing Gentle quiet atmospheric film with some extradinary happenings. Natural history and scottish highlands, good to clear your head..breathe that fresh air and drink that crystal water. Boys 7,10 really enjoyed this film. I had seen it many years ago as childhood memories of it have lingered. Beautiful haunting theme tune brings a tear to one's eye. Could watch again, maybe a childhood family classic A good "Rainy Afternoon" film I remember the film as being beautifully shot and a gentle, probably a bit wimpy and sentimental story (nothing really wrong with that). However, I saw this on one of the rare occasions a film projector was brought into school in the 70s - we were only about 8 years old. THAT scene (I won't spoil it for those who haven't seen it) and its effect on an 8 year old boy (ie me!) has stayed with me always and I've never been able to watch it again! A good film and recommended. Just don't have your kids there watching it without a box of tissues handy! One of the best animal movies Ive seen! I watched this on bank holiday Monday on ITV and I personally didnt think it would be good! However I found myself staying tuned and watched the whole movie! I refused to move, even when the adverts came on! I loved Bill Travers acting and found Mij the otter entertaining! They really worked well together and Virginia McKenna as the Scotish village doctor was stunning. I enjoyed the soundtrack and the locations of the movie were breath taking and this film has dug itself into my heart. It pulled at my heart strings and make me laugh and almost shed a tear. Please try and see this classic, its one of those films, that still to this day will be enjoyed by audiences young and old! A tale that can be watched time and again Fast moving with awesome Scottish landscapes, great classical music and engaging characters all brought together by a otter who is saved from a pet shop in London and in the process returns us to the freedom of the sky and the sea. Related Categories: >> >>Video >>DVD & Blu-ray >>Categories >>Children's >>Family Favourites >>Classic Family Films