When is a book not a book? When it’s a Spineless Classic. Posters which have the entire text of a book on one sheet, beautifully arranged, incredibly crisply printed, and still large enough to read – even with my tired aging eyes!
Based on a popular children novel by Arthur Ransome, Swallows and Amazons is the kind of old-fashioned, British family movies that is rarely seen these days in the landscape of animated movies, big budget blockbusters and family comedies.
Though an experienced, accomplished director on the smaller screen, Philippa Lowthorpe tries her hand – for the very first time – in the world of cinema, by bringing Arthur Ransome’s timeless literary classic Swallows and Amazons to the big screen.
Having never read the original children’s novel (gasp – I know!) I did not have a great deal of knowledge on what this film was going to be about other than 4 young children, boats and the allusion of espionage…
Either you love Swallows & Amazons or you don’t – they seem to induce strong feelings.
Having never read the original book, but eager to enjoy a good film, I accompanied my dad to the cinema to watch the latest adaption of one his childhood books; Swallows and Amazons by Arthur Ransome. I went into the cinema with no expectations or knowledge of the story…
With the film showcasing the excitement and adventure of dinghy sailing, could this be an opportunity for your club to capture people who have been inspired this summer?
Screen Daily reports that Swallows And Amazons has amassed $3.7m (£2.79m) following a $174,000 (£130,950) fourth weekend.
Now in its 10th year, the 2016 festival runs from Sat 24 September – Sun 2 October…