Movie Review: Miss Potter
Once upon a time, there were 4 little rabbits: Peter, Flopsy, Mopsy and Cottontail
Miss Potter is a 2006 biographical drama film directed by Australian film-maker, Chris Noonan (whom directed “Babe”). It is based on the life of children’s author and illustrator Beatrix Potter, and combines stories from her own life with animated sequences featuring characters from her stories, such as Peter Rabbit.
Beatrix Potter (28 July 1866 to 22 December 1943) was an English writer and illustrator, natural scientist and conservationist.
Starring Renee Zellweger this 92 minute docu-drama is enjoyable and interesting to watch, for older children and adults alike; especially if you have no idea about the background of this writer, who is famous for her endearing rabbit and other tales.
While some reviews say the film lacked tension and purpose, the aim of a documentary drama is to document facts; and “Miss Potter” does that well, at a good pace and with well selected actors.
Beatrix loved to paint and draw. Two of Beatrix’s earliest artist models were her pet rabbits. After being rejected by several publishers, Beatrix decided to publish her book, The Tale of Peter Rabbit herself, printing an initial 250 copies for family and friends in December 1901.
