Comments on: Enchanted April Movie Review: This 1991 Period Drama is Absolutely Magical

By: Amber Topping

Amber Topping — Wed, 11 Jan 2023 15:30:37 +0000

In reply to Vivien Mitchell. You will love the book!

By: Vivien Mitchell

Vivien Mitchell — Tue, 10 Jan 2023 10:16:49 +0000

This is literally one of my favourite films of all time. I have the book on my Kindle, but I haven’t read it yet.

By: Amber Topping

Amber Topping — Fri, 19 Aug 2022 16:43:38 +0000

In reply to Laura. Thank you! And thanks for sharing your thoughts. It's always interesting noting the differences between a book and film.

By: Laura

Laura — Fri, 19 Aug 2022 10:34:59 +0000

Great post! I saw the movie ages ago, and just recently (finally!) read the book. It was helpful to read your close analysis. I was also struck by the difference between Mr. Briggs in the book and the movie. On the whole, I like the insight we get into Mellersh and Frederick in the book more than the movie – it doesn’t make them more sympathetic, but it does make them more “real.” For Mr. Briggs, though, I agree that the movie version is definitely more fleshed out and romantic, as well as timely with the post-war setting. I also think it puts Caroline/Sprat in a better light.