We watched a good movie last night! The scenery was breath-taking, the Victorian dress and settings accurate, the acting winsome, and the story inspiring. Renee Zellweger was perfect in her role as Beatrix Potter, the illustrator and storyteller of the most popular children's books ever. We also watched the special feature included in the video -- "The Making of a Real-Life Fairy Tale" after the movie itself. It is worth the time to watch that feature.This line about Beatrix Potter will occupy my thoughts throughout today: "You see what she valued by the choices that she made."
I believe this is true of all of us! My prayer is that my values will be more and more conformed to those of Jesus Christ Himself, and that my choices will reflect that--and Him!
I too have seen this sweet movie...loved how she talked to her drawings.
ReplyDeleteIt's all about staying true to oneself!
I join you in that prayer sweetie.
ReplyDeleteHi Rebecca!
ReplyDeleteThat movie sounds right up my alley. I will wait until hubby goes back to work as I don't think it is cup of tea! I watched a good one before he came home. " Mrs. Palfrey" I may have the spelling wrong, They way this woman talked she reminded me of Bernie! Anyway it too was an excellent movie. See you soon!
Diana
I'd like very much to see this movie.
ReplyDeleteAnd how true that quote is!
But to tell you the truth, that quote while it's very relevant in my making a decision I have to make right now, and it's making that decision easier, it's not making me very happy. I'm realizing that I probably have to sacrifice something I enjoy very much.
All the best,
Eileen
Wanda, I wondered if you might not have seen it!" It's so "you".
ReplyDeleteEileen, I had to look at a few of my choices lately and realize that they DO reflect what I value....so I'd better readjust my VALUES and ask God to change them!
Diana, Yeah, it's probably not so much a macho movie - although my husband watched it with me and said he liked it.
I have yet to see this movie ~ it hasn't made it to our library yet. But looking forward to seeing it ;)
ReplyDeleteIt is true in my life now...the choices that I have made and am making reflects what I am and to WHOM do I belong!
Thank you dear friend,
lady m
I'm a huge Beatrix Potter fan and especially of Peter Rabbit. I love this movie. A friend just visted the lake district in England and sent me a Peter Rabbit postcard from there.
ReplyDeleteI, too loved this movie and enjoyed the time and place it represented. (I think I may have been a chamber maid there in my former life..
ReplyDeleteLOL) Its one of those movies I can watch again and again. Have a great day.....:-) Hugs
Cindy & Bernie, What great company I'm in :)
ReplyDeleteI have wondered about this movie--now i will definitely have to see it. Thanks for the rave review!
ReplyDeleteRebecca, I absolutely loved this movie, in fact I have watched it twice and hope to own the movie soon. It is such a wonderfully sweet movie.
ReplyDeleteI thoroughly enjoyed this movie and would like to see it again...it was so nice how they combined fantasy (her drawings coming to life)and reality in it.
ReplyDeleteSo refreshing and so rare to see a movie where the characters actually have some morals!
blessings and hugs,
marcy
Sounds like my type of movie. I spend a lot of time looking at the homes and furniture in a movie. Frank and i had a date night last night and went to see the movie "Julie and Julia". Both of us enjoyed it. Dee<3
ReplyDeleteI've seen the movie also...it is great. Think it's time to see it again! Thanks for the reminder. Gosh I wish someone would cross stitch that quote about Beatrix Potter. I've got to put that up somewhere that I can see it frequently!
ReplyDeleteDee, "Julia" is on our list. Hopefully yet this week sometime!
ReplyDeleteJacquelyn - a cross stitch quote WOULD be great! For now, I just wrote it at the top of my monthly calendar (August), so anytime I go to that page, I see it!
I happen to own this movie and love it. I have a collection of movies for costume references. I purchased it after see a tour of costumes from Hollywood. I'll send you some photos of costumes that I've made. We have an Antique Car Festival at The Henry Fors/Greenfield Village in Dearborn, Michigan in September.A group of us go in costume and enjoy the day. We have open air choir practics and sing hymns from the early 1900's..Just as I Am, How Great Thou Art, Blessed Assurance & Amazing Grace. It's our way of being a witness. You'd be suprized how many people stop to listen!
ReplyDeleteHave you seen any of the Ann of Green Gable series or the TV series "Road to Avonlea? It's all on Prince Edward Island from 1898 to 1912. Good wholesome values and stories. Also the Christy tv series (no longer on but avaible on DVD. It also comes with a Bible study!
I will have to watch this movie...I love those kind!! I may see if our library has it.. they have so many things there...I am a library fan as you can tell..thanks for sharing!!
ReplyDeleteLove, Jerelene