an enchanting love story

I am very particular with films that I watch. And this one absolutely moved me to tears.



Beatrix Potter is a well-loved writer of children's books, most notably for THE TALE OF PETER RABBIT. This is her story.

Home-schooled eversince by her affluent parents, Beatrix Potter (Renee Zellweger)found herself still unmarried in her 30s and still living with her parents, which, at that time, was quite unacceptable. Yet it's actually not a problem for her. She's contented enough surrounded by her animal drawings and stories.

However, things changed when a publisher decided to run her first novel. She was assigned the newest member of the firm, their youngest brother, Mr. Norman Warne (Ewan McGregor). Being drawn to each other and having learned to love each other as the days go by, Norman proposed to Beatrix and she accepted.

At first, her parents disapproved of it. But they later proposed a wedding only after the summer, which according to them, would save both families of shame if ever their love subsides.

But while at Lake District for the summer vacation, Beatrix received a letter from Amelia (Emily Watson), Norman's brother, telling her of his serious illness. When Beatrix rushed to see him, she was too late. His funeral was held a day before Beatrix arrived in London.

This sad experience put a heavy toll on Beatrix. It affected her writings and her drawings as well. One day she decided to purchase Hill Top Farm, a property shown to her by her childhood friend William Heelis (Lloyd Owen), who is now a solicitor at Lake District. She moved out of her family's house. After all, she's rich enough to provide for herself since the royalty for her books comes on a regular basis already.

After eight years, Beatrix married William. A total of 4,000 acres of farmland is also under a preservation trust to this day, which is Beatrix Potter's legacy for the future generation.

This is an enchanting love story indeed. Period movies really appeal to me more, just like my taste in classic novels. And I could never imagine anyone who could portray Beatrix Potter better than Renee Zellweger.

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Favorite quotes:

"You have a chance to be loved. Take it! And leave me happy knowing that the two people that I love are happy. That is the most thought you should ever have for me."

- Amelia Warne for Beatrix Potter

"I didn't want to be a silly woman marrying a man simply because he was acceptable, or rich enough to take care of me. But that does not mean that I'm never to be loved."

- Bearix Potter for her father Rupert

"Mother, the only thing true at my age is that at my age, every day matters."

Beatrix Potter for her mother Helen