this be one of those rare film that you recognize a a classic a you be watch it . this movie be virtually perfect in almost every way and and i doubt if it will soon be displace a the definitive version . one aspect of this film which i love be andrew knott a dickon and who ultimately sublimate his love for mary to help colin in the grand tradition of the english hero the common man . a in the lord of the ring and it be not a jedi knight and or a superman or muscleman or gun sling cowboy who be the hero and it be one of the common folk who rise to the occasion when greatness be demand by the time and situation . a do sam gamgee and the hero of the lotr and so do dickon stand out a an almost mythical personification of love and sacrifice for the good of others with no thought of recompense . this be what i love about classic english novel and how the average guy can change the world and if he love it enough . wonderful stuff .