Plot: Mr Chips is an aging teacher who looks back at his life. Years ago he arrived at the school an inexperienced man, eager to teach. The boys at the school didn't spare him, but after meeting his future wife Chips' outlook on teaching changed. His sense of humor made him popular among the kids, which helped him to get through to them.
Watches
October 20, 2024
By far one of the mushiest, cheesiest films I've ever seen. This film is so feel-good that it made me feel bad. The worst thing is that it goes on and on and on, and it's all just a repetition of the same concept within different periods of Mr Chips' life. Even the drama felt jolly and goofy, which I doubt was the desired result.
The performances are dusty, the characters are way too gullible and the transformation of Mr Chips felt forced. It reminded me almost of an older version of Forrest Gump, but even cornier still. At least the film is light and remains light, which makes the whole thing somewhat bearable. It's a film I might remember longer than most, but not for the right reasons.