Most charming movie about Beatrix Potter!

[Jeanne in MN]

It's called, Miss Potter, and Beatrix is played by Renee Zellwiger (or however you spell her name) :o It was a movie the kids and I really enjoyed and found enchanting.

In the beginning of the movie it shows Miss Potter trying to get Peter Rabbit published while flashing back to her childhood when she would draw and paint pictures of all her pets. Once she gets Peter Rabbit published, she is asked to write more books and we see how the stories came to be.

Beatrix would talk to her drawings as if the characters were friends and they might wink back at her, shake off a ribbon she'd drawn on it, or shake it's tail feathers. Really cute. :)

There's a bit of romance, the struggles of an "old maid", living under the thumb of her mother,wanting and gaining freedom, the success of a woman who had no support for her writing endeavors, and seeing her live her own life when she did get out on her own.

It was just a charming movie. We went to the library to check out some of her books. How fun to see how they came to be in the movie, then read them in real life.

Just had to share!

[AmyinPA]

I can't stand Renee Zellwegger with her pouty lips and her fake British accent. That's why I haven't watched this movie and not sure that I could. I'm glad you enjoyed it though.

[Cathy in IL]

Ouch, Amy :p. I had just been asked at the hospital if I were her sister. This lady said I looked and sounded just like her. It was really quite funny. I don't see the resemblance though. ;)

Jeanne that sounds like a good movie that my family would enjoy. I will have to keep an eye out for it.

[Lizzie in Ma]

It also sparked a greater interest so we got some great books to peruse. There were two of her artwork that fascinated us and we read a few biographies together. Her artwork in her nature journals is spectacular and seeing the progression to her book characters was illuminating.
The movie is a treasure.

[GreenKitty]

Thanks for the info on it. I've never seen it.

[prairiegirl]

I love this movie. Actually, I was just thinking this week that we should watch it again. Hmmm, maybe today.


Julia
mom of 3 (8,7,5)

[HSMom2One]

Thanks for the reminder and great details. Beatrix Potter books were my favorites as a child and so I've loved sharing them with my own children, especially dd.

Here in Oregon we have bulbs popping up early and it smells and feels like spring. Pefect timing for this movie and pulling out the BP collection once again!

Blessings,
Lucinda

[BMC]

I can't stand Renee Zellwegger with her pouty lips and her fake British accent. That's why I haven't watched this movie and not sure that I could. I'm glad you enjoyed it though.

It took me a little while to get past the funny little mouth thing that the actress did to show emotions, and the florid (if that's the right word) face. Once I let myself believe in the character and story, the mannerisms were less noticeable and I let them fit the character.

I hope that makes sense. I thought it a delightful movie overall.

[Mrs. H.]

Not a big fan of the actress here either, but I so love Beatrix Potter and her charming characters that I had to let that go and see the movie. It is beautiful, and wonderfully loyal to the character and heart Miss Potter had for children, animals, and the outdoors.

[WTMindy]

I can't stand Renee Zellwegger with her pouty lips and her fake British accent. That's why I haven't watched this movie and not sure that I could. I'm glad you enjoyed it though.
I watched this and just could not bear her in that part!!! Ugh!! Why didn't they cast a British actress? There are so many talented ones, and Zellwegger is like fingernails on a chalkboard to me.

[Jodi-FL]

I agree about wondering why they didn't cast a British actress. It sparked a renewed love for nature drawing/study in my 11yo daughter, but my boys would only watch the part with Ewen McGregor in it because, well...they wanted to see how Obi Wan (from Star Wars) "cleaned up." heh heh

[LaMere Academy]

I really enjoyed that movie myself and want to see it again with my 12 yr old dd, I know she'd like it too.

[Musical Belle]

I enjoyed this movie very much, and even my 9yob and 6yod were sucked into in! It may be a little slow for some children, but my kids loved it.

[Momof2kids]

Just saw it! It really was delightful!! I though RZ did a great job. I fogot it was even her!

What a pleasant movie!!

[clane]

Just placed on hold at the library. Thank you for the reminder as I have wanted to see it.

[HollyDay]

We also loved this movie!! I wish there were other movies like it!