Ring of Bright Water (1969)

Most Perfect Pet
I've seen this movie many,many years ago.

Midge is an otter with a great fun loving personality.

Most of the movie is a joy to watch as we see the antics of Midge and the love of the guy who owns her.

After seeing this film,I became enamored with otters.They seemed altogether so enjoyable and lovable. After seeing this movie, I've never forgotten it.I sort of fell in love with the otter.

If you have seen it, I recommend another viewing. If you haven't seen it ,you must!

No matter how old the movie is, it's timeless.

Yes the end is sad, but it's life and reality and you'll gain an admiration for otters and all wild creatures that will really move you to tears.

Have you seen the famous " Otters Holding Hands" clip ? If not you may really choose it as a youtube favorte.

It's a movie reminiscent of 'Born Free" and if you liked 'Born Free', you'll also treasure this.

A great movie
As a child I enjoyed this movie and have for many years wanted to purchase it. After watching it as an adult I was again touch by the innocence and beauty.

Further to the above, I watched this movie for the first time with my boyfriend (per the above comment). I loved the movie. My mom had read the book when she was at school and I can't wait to watch the movie again with her. I am sure it will touch her as much as it did me.

Many thanks for keeping the older movies in stock... what would we do without fond memories!

Great Film, Full of Life, Love and Heart
I saw this film many times in a TV edit when I was young, and loved the film very much.Even with the heart break and the hurt that the arc of the film travels through, I think its a great gateway to two superb books, the original RING OF BRIGHT WATER and THE ROCKS REMAIN THE SAME; both of these books detail much that is not shown in the film.And whilst I know its not an exact replica of the book, the film has some great moments, with nary a time that drags or lapses due to the beautiful photography.
I am a little ambivalent about the much mentioned scene that hints at Midges death; its not explicit, but it is clear that Midge has been killed.But wether or not a child should watch this is a parental decision, since I know that some kids will deal with it, and yes they will cry at the scene, any human with heart will cry at that scene, so do we keep some Adults away from the film? Its all a matter of if the person watching can deal with the issues. The key for me, in my view, is that the Film should inspire the watcher to delve into the books. I know that for me, I loved the first book, which the film is based on, and I found that I loved the 1963 British edition very much, and tried successfully in many cases to get good copies as gifts. Gavin Maxwell gave us much in his books, and the inspired legacy of the film is just part of what he did, and I for one am grateful for a masterpiece like this existing, one that warms the heart as much as it may break it; Gavin Maxwell gives us a taste of his life.