Goodnight Mister Tom (DVD)

Goodnight Mister Tom has always been one of my favourite stories from when I was younger. I remember my mum bought me the book for my Christmas one year after I watched the drama on TV and I loved it. The novel was actually written in 1981 by Michelle Magorian and the drama was first played on TV in 1998. The drama was directed by Jack Gold and I remember it being brilliant. I am however, going to review mainly on the story. The story is about a ...
...old when he was evacuated from his home town, London, where he lived with his mother during the Second World War. William is amongst a group of children brought to a quiet village and a gentleman called Tom Oakley is asked if he would care for William whilst the war is ongoing. Tom is an old man who lost his wife and baby forty years ago and is bitter and lonely. However, during the story Tom comes around with young William and he helps him learn ...

rose1986 20.12.2007 · Read full review
Ciao members have rated this review on average: very helpful
Review of Goodnight Mister Tom (DVD)

This made for TV film was first shown on ITV in 1998 and was winner of Most Popular TV Programme at the 1999 BAFTAS. It is set in a small village in England during the first stages of World War 2 and stars John Thaw (Inspector Morse, Kavanagh QC) in one of his most moving and heartwarming roles. Tom Oakley (John Thaw) is a bitter and lonely man, who has not recovered from the death of his wife and son who died while he was serving in the First World ...
...village, much to his objection he is landed with 10 year-old William Beech (Nick Robinson) as "the home office say it is obligatory". Over time Mr. Tom finds that William has many problems- he wets the bed, can't read and write, is in constant fear of being sent to hell and has cuts and bruises all over his body. Seeing this, Mr. Tom sets out to give him a loving and caring family home, where he can feel safe. William begins to make friends and attends ...

emzipops86 16.03.2006 · Read full review
Ciao members have rated this review on average: helpful
Review of Goodnight Mister Tom (DVD)

The film is set in a small english village at the start of world war 2. John Thaw plays the part of Tom Oakley, who had lived alone for several years following the death of his wife and son, and had become very set in his ways. He is forced to take in a refugee from London called William Beech. William lived alone with his mother who treated him badly which had made him very nervous and wet the bed. While staying with Tom he made friends with ...
...local doctor and his wife in the village and they became very good friends. Tom relized after a short time that William could'nt read or write and set about the task of teaching him and the pair became very close . One day they received a letter from london saying that Williams mother wanted to see him, so he was put on a train to London, at the other end he was met by his mother who told him that she had a surprise for him. He arrived home to find ...

katiejordan 14.10.2005 · Read full review
Ciao members have rated this review on average: helpful
Review of Goodnight Mister Tom (DVD)

I think Goodnight Mr Tom will appeal to anyone who has been in a difficult situation. It tells the story of William and Mr Tom. William gets adopted by Mr Tom because he gets beaten by his Mum. Goodnight Mr Tom is an exciting and sad film because William has a difficult time with his family, but Mr Tom helps him by looking after him. I liked it particularly because it teaches us about love and war. I recommend Goodnight Mr Tom to anyone who has been through rough times. ...

CardelThomasBHSIC 14.12.2007
Ciao members have rated this review on average: helpful
Review of Goodnight Mister Tom (DVD)

I think Goodnight Mr Tom will appeal to anyone who likes old time stories and likes watching videos. It tells the story of Mr Tom who looks after William because his Mum beats him. Goodnight Mr Tom is a sad and postive film because William has been through alot and he gets adopted. I liked it particularly because it was an interesting story. I recommend Goodnight Mr Tom to a child who has been through alot or has known someone who is fostered. ...

JahrelHunterBHSIC 13.12.2007
Ciao members have rated this review on average: helpful
Review of Goodnight Mister Tom (DVD)

I think Goodnight Mister Tom will appeal to both children and adults. It tells the story of William. He got adopted by Mr Tom because his mum was angry. Goodnight Mr Tom is an exciting film because it is exciting. I liked it particulary because Mr Tom helped William. I recomend Goodnight Mr Tom to a anyone who enjoys being looked after. ...

GrantSimpsonBHSIC 13.12.2007
Ciao members have rated this review on average: helpful
Review of Goodnight Mister Tom (DVD)

...william nearly dies because of his evil mother who locks him in cupboard. Mr Tom Saves william and they both go back to his home in the countryside where they are happy together again. I would recommend this film as its great I rate Goodnight Mister Tom 10/10 ** ...

Lea07x 01.06.2007 · Read full review
Ciao members have rated this review on average: helpful
Review of Goodnight Mister Tom (DVD)

This film is based on WWll and the evacuees during the war. John Thaw plays Thomas Oakley as a Lonely man in a small village in England. Thomas Oakley lost his wife and child many years ago. As the whole village is taken up with evacuees he is asked if he could look after William Beech who is a 9 year old boy from London. Mr Tom finds out about Willies deprived and disturbing past and becomes involved in the boys life. Willie was a very nervous boy ...
...and write and sends him to the local school. A strong bond between the two is created and gets Mr Tom involved in future happenings. Willie recieved a letter from London addressed from his Mother to come back and live with her, he is in someway summoned to live with his mum. When Willie leaves back to London during a short time Mr Tom is feeling lonely and is wondering if he will ever see Willie again. He travelled to London to see Willie and found ...

Rossler 23.04.2006 (24.04.2006) · Read full review
Ciao members have rated this review on average: helpful
Review of Goodnight Mister Tom (DVD)

Goodnight mister Tom is set in 1939 at the beginning of world war two John Thaw plays Thomas Oakley who lost his wife and child when he was on convoy duty and after spending alot of grieving years on his own has to take in a evacuee called William Beech after spending many months together they warm to their ways and settle together. William is a shy boy as in the film it turns out his mum beats him. The acting from John Thaw and Nick Robinson was ...
...most of the parts of this film i had tears in my eyes. This is a very outstanding film i loved it. Goodnight mister Tom has been on TV a bit over the years i first saw this film quite a few years ago when it was shown on ITV. ...

giantpanda21 30.01.2006 (24.01.2008) · Read full review
Ciao members have rated this review on average: somewhat helpful
Review of Goodnight Mister Tom (DVD)