Saw a delightful movie the other day that I'm happy to recommend for the entire family--"Miss Potter," based, of course, on the life of Beatrix Potter, author of Peter Rabbit and many other stories you probably loved as a child. You can watch the movie trailer here.
Beatrix was unconventional in her day, but charming and loyal and adamant about her little book. I'm no artist, but I was moved by her beautiful art and the charming life she led--which was not without tragedy, of course. (I don't know how much of the movie is actually biographical and how much conflict was inserted for story's sake, but it is a satisfying film.)
And the farm--who wouldn't be inspired writing in a place like that! Although I don't know how she had much time for her fancifully realistic art while she was overseeing a working farm.
Lovely movie. Rent it today and enjoy!
~~Angie
7 comments:
I rented this one about 3 weeks ago, and LOVED it. Was brought up on her books and they are now in the hands of my grandchildren. Real treasures! Clyde
I meant to see this when it came out and forgot! Thanks for the reminder. :)
We watched that movie last night. It's charming. I loved her line about opening sentences, something about saying you never know where they'll lead you.
A prisoner of hope,
Megan
I saw this movie last week and couldn't stop thinking about it. Wonderful film. And according to Wikipedia, much of it is based on fact. Of course, it was Wikipedia. :)
I loved this movie as well. From the little bit of biographical reading I did online after watching this, the film is relatively close to her actual life events.
I, too, loved this movie!
I rented this movie months ago. I absolutely adored it.
Funny thing was when later I was watching movies that are supposedly talking place in the 1800's and the kids are reading Peter Rabbit. Anachronisms. Lovely.
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