Once you get past the ridiculously improbable plot, there is a lot to like about The Amazing Mr Blunden. It displays a wicked sense of humor at times and features some delicious acting by some icons of British cinema including a star turn by Diana Dors as the vile Mrs Wickens. Just listening to some of these people speaking their lines is a treat. Discerning adults will get a lot of enjoyment from this movie. Their children will too, but on a different level. They will be on the edge of their seats as our heroes, Jamie and Lucy, travel backwards in time - yes, I kid you not - to try and rescue two orphans (what else?) from the machinations of their hissably evil housekeeper and the indifference of the adults who should be looking out for them. There are a few holes in the plot and the acting of the younger cast members is adequate at best. Also, the character of Lucy seems to exist primarily to act helpless, panicky and get in the way of other characters. These minor flaws are easily ignored though and once you do so you will find yourself enjoying this movie immensely.
Review of The Amazing Mr. Blunden
