This Movie Can Only Be Described With One Word.

Memorable, crazy movie

Good films always raise compelling questions, whether the format is fiction or documentary fact.

Unshakable, witty and deeply felt, the film will be paying emotional dividends for a long, long time.

Having read the novel and than seeing first the 1970 version and than this one (twice) I must say the latter is the most faithful to the book and also the better movie. Not that the actors in the 1970 version didn't do a good job, but my main gripe was that the children (especially the girls) were too old to play the railway children. In the 2000 version we have 3 young talented actors playing the railway children. Clare Thomas was charming as Phyllis and Jack Blumenau fitting as Peter. But the best casting was Jemima Rooper as Bobbie. Even though technically not a minor anymore I think she portrayed the book version of Bobbie exactly as I imagined it. Jenny Agutter wasn't bad either as Bobbie in the 1970 version but I think the mother role fitted her better. But Jemima to me was the perfect Bobbie and as she is my favorite character in the story I was happy the focus was on her. A second favorite is Mr. Perks who was brilliantly portrayed by Gregor Fisher, serious but with a good sense of dry humour. The only thing I could fault the movie is that some parts were left out and that it went fast, a bit too fast sometimes. But still love it and it has an unlimited re-watch value for me.

I have bought this title as in my opinion, it should be place next to the original version.It is worthy of the title. The fact it has Jenny Agutter as the Mother. In 'real time, it's as if the daughter has grown along with the time difference of the film dates. You cannot beat the original, especially the finale where Roberta says "Daddy my Daddy" a line which still brings a lump to my throat when I see the film again.I would like to add that I have a DVD titled The Railway Grandchildren. A title that is not listed on the IMDb? Could IMDb confirm or deny my findings through this format?

I took this movie home to watch but it was not something I planned on. I read what it was about and decided to give it a try. I was very pleased and would recommend it to anyone who wants an uplifting story.The children were to be admired and the good they did was heartwarming.It's the type of movie everyone needs to see no matter how old.You just might learn something.Everything turned out right for them because they tried to make everything turn out right for everyone else.It is a story we should try to imitate in our everyday life. It was truly inspiring.I would like to see more of this woman's stories on DVD this one was so very good I am sure her others would be just as good.

Wonderful cast, excellent photography, and (wonder of wonders to an American TV watcher) a literate script! I heartily agree about Ms. Rooper - I will look forward to seeing her again. Jenny Agutter's beauty has deepened and grown since I first saw her in Walkabout 30+ years ago. Michael Kitchen, Clive Russell, Sir Richard Attenborough, and Gregor Fisher all are believable, and have that depth that British actors have (from doing more stage, I guess.) Note: unlike the previous commenters, I haven't seen Gregor Fisher often enough for him to be typecast yet. Judging from this film, I would like to.