I don't usually watch films that were distributed by the Children's Film Foundation unless they have special interest for me, or if it was a film that brings back childhood memories of when I used to go to the Saturday Morning Minors Picture Show.
However, this film really surpassed itself. Although it was distributed by the Children's Film Foundation, it would have appealed to grown-ups as well.
At first, I thought it may have been based on the author Michael Morpurgo's own childhood memories of being evacuated himself, but as he was not born until 1943, he was probably inspired by stories that he had heard from older children who had, themselves, been evacuated during the London Blitz.
The story was quite well acted, had the good costume design, good production values and was spot on with the World War 2 atmosphere. Also, I enjoyed listening to Robert Farnon's lulling musical score. He has always been one of my favourite composers.
I watched the film on Talking Pictures this morning and made a recording of it. I might even watch it again.
