Advantages: Some good otter antics Disadvantages: Slow, Boring, Some animal scenes that probably wouldn't be allowed now
...to be persuaded to watch Ring of Bright Water as a child and slowly giving in with the promise that there was a loveable otter in it, but very soon being disappointed with the slow pace and the 60s humour…
However, watching this charming film more recently has shown it in a whole new light to me. From the strange concept of the 60s pet shop that sees it as no strange thing to sell an otter as a pet through to some very odd narrating, this is indeed ... ...'''As children's film'''
Ring of Bright Water was definitely made as a children's film as the majority of the action is taken up by the pleasantly-named Mij the otter frolicking around in Scotland. Sometimes this is taken to extremes as whole 10 minute sections are devoted to Mij's scampering around a puddle or on his owner, punctuated only by some mildly amused adults watching him. Quite often a long scene like this in one location is followed ...
tac20 20.10.2008
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Advantages: One for the afternoon Disadvantages: Lacking in excitement
...My DVD copy of Ring of Bright Water came free with the Daily Mail (They often have these sorts of freebies). The film a comedy/drama was released in 1969 by ABC motion pictures. It is directed by Jack Couffer and is based on a book by Gavin Maxwell. It stars Bill Travers and Virginia Mckenna the stars of the now famous "Born Free", with Mij the Otter and "Jonnie". The sound Dolby digital. The film is Universal - suitable for all, the playing time ... ...Merrill (Travers) buys an otter from a London pet shop. The otter (Mij) captures the heart of Merill. It does not take long for Graham to realise London is no place for the otter and decides to leave for the tranquillity of the Scottish Highlands and cottage life. They become the best of friends and together they explore the curious and magnificent wonders that surround their seaside home. Graham meets and falls in love with the beautiful village ...
JeffreyB 21.01.2006
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