WasAnnon
Slow pace in the most part of the movie.
SpuffyWeb
Sadly Over-hyped
Fairaher
The film makes a home in your brain and the only cure is to see it again.
Murphy Howard
I enjoyed watching this film and would recommend other to give it a try , (as I am) but this movie, although enjoyable to watch due to the better than average acting fails to add anything new to its storyline that is all too familiar to these types of movies.
cchrisr20045
I remember reading this book in the second year (about 12 years old- 1976) at Secondary School and it was in a short story form.It was given to us a "Character study book" to be read class, each person reading a page. Its character analysis in the story line, of two joined by a common interest, is truly beautiful and touching, even for a 12 year old. If I remember rightly, in the book, Fritha becomes a recluse too taking on where Ryhadda left off. I am pleased to see that it is still available in its original format. I didn't realise until "wandering around" U-Tube that it had been turned in to a short serial, (I assume for TV) and apparently there is a longer film version.Don't miss it in the book-shop or Library, as it is in small copy; it may even be in the children's' section. A lovely read, even for grown ups. Search U-Tube yourselves to find the film and serialised versions.
dude-353
This was my very favorite movie as a young kid. It had something to do with making me a lifelong bird watcher. Awesome movie.It is a beautiful story to share with children. It has a strong message about tenderness, love and appreciation for all God's creation. I have found that there are many of us out there who still remember this film. I hope someday Hallmark can settle the legal issues with the author's estate so they can release this on DVD for future generations to love.Watching Richard Harris in this is a real lesson in acting. Wow, it's one of his best roles I think. And the scenery along the Essex coast is haunting and beautiful.One note: Lots of people are looking for a copy of this, but they are hard to find. I just got a copy of this movie dubbed from an old video tape someone made when it aired on TV. Here is not the place to give you all the details. Go to the message boards under the thread "I have The Snow Goose" for details.
mjtretton
The Snow Goose is one of the most moving films about the relationships between birds and man ever made. The film was made on the Blackwater in Essex, at the sea wall near and around Osea Road,( which leads to Osea Island). My wife's family owned a caravan close to where the film would have been shot since the 1950's, and my wife grew up spending a lot of her childhood in the area that the film so beautifully depicts. We no longer own a caravan there but would love to see the film again.The atmosphere in the film reflects the magic of the Blackwater. The honking geese are still part of the landscape,although the snow goose would be a very rare visitor. All the cast portray the essence of the local people and make them real.Please help us to see this wonderful film again.
jamesashford
This 1971 Hallmark Hall of Fame television production was a priceless gift to those viewers lucky enough to have seen it. The program was run at least twice in the '70s but is now "lost" to the public --- no VHS, no DVD. What a shame. The values that Gallico's story presents are timeless, and Richard Harris and Jenny Agutter were never better. And wrenching? I remember well a room full of adults, men and women alike, sobbing at the conclusion of the program. Folks, THAT"S what a great film is all about.Other Hallmark productions can be seen on VHS or DVD, but not "The Snow Goose." If only Hallmark would "care enough to send the very best" back to us.
