The Railway Children (2000)

This is just an attempted copy of the 1970 film. It largely tries to only mimic the original film. That film was a masterpiece and so this film is quite simply an embarrassment. Had this film been its own interpretation of the story then it might have been a worthwhile remake. For example Gregor Fisher is simply acting Bernard Cribbins character rather than playing the role of the character in the story. There are many other ridiculous parallels. Jenny Agutter is of course just wonderful as the mother. This adds a cheesy twist but that is hardly a reason for a remake, or rather re-hashing, of the film. Having the 1970 film ingrained so much in my mind, I found this film to be a toe-curling embarrassment. A 'meddlement'. What was the point of it?

I took this movie home to watch but it was not something I planned on. I read what it was about and decided to give it a try. I was very pleased and would recommend it to anyone who wants an uplifting story.The children were to be admired and the good they did was heartwarming.It's the type of movie everyone needs to see no matter how old.You just might learn something.Everything turned out right for them because they tried to make everything turn out right for everyone else.It is a story we should try to imitate in our everyday life. It was truly inspiring.I would like to see more of this woman's stories on DVD this one was so very good I am sure her others would be just as good.

I watched this movie out of sheer chance. Sitting far away from my remote, and on a lazy Easter Monday afternoon... I couldn't be bother to get up and change the channel... so just stayed where I was and watched this great film.There is no death... no destruction. It's just a happy film that makes you feel all warm and fuzzy inside. It's really good... so if you get the chance to watch it, do.10 flaps outta 10 because it made me happy. And make sure you have a big box of chocolates with you when you watch it as well... coz it makes it even sweeter :) FrozenDreamer xxx

Wonderful cast, excellent photography, and (wonder of wonders to an American TV watcher) a literate script! I heartily agree about Ms. Rooper - I will look forward to seeing her again. Jenny Agutter's beauty has deepened and grown since I first saw her in Walkabout 30+ years ago. Michael Kitchen, Clive Russell, Sir Richard Attenborough, and Gregor Fisher all are believable, and have that depth that British actors have (from doing more stage, I guess.) Note: unlike the previous commenters, I haven't seen Gregor Fisher often enough for him to be typecast yet. Judging from this film, I would like to.