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Nov 05, 2017tardis rated this title 2.5 out of 5 stars
I borrowed the 2016 Swallows and Amazons movie from the library. If you love the S&A books as I do, I don't recommend it. The child actors were excellent, the scenery was gorgeous, and the boats and costumes were perfect, but sadly the writers couldn't resist goosing the plot in stupid ways. I mean, Russian spies? John BREAKING A WINDOW AND NOT 'FESSING UP? Yes, I'm shouting. Nancy Blackett with weirdly blonde hair? Two small dinghies trying to stop a float plane? GUNS???? I'd be interested to hear a review from someone who hasn't read the books. My husband doesn't count because he had to listen to me going "it wasn't like that!" all through the movie. I was not impressed.