twisted_nerves47 I had seen this movie about a year ago in my World History Class and i have to say it is a great movie that is rarely seen nowadays. The characters are believable and the story is very well done. I would recommend seeing this if you ever get the chance. Just having to watch the main character struggle in a new society, with new challenges, ideals is simply an amazing point of view not common in any movie produced now. Once again I would strongly urge that you find a copy of this movie for your viewing pleasure you will not be disappointed by any aspect contained within. Nothing in this movie has any obscene shock value and is a great family movie

BOB L'ALOGE Once more, in this film as she had in her earlier films, Ingrid Bergman proves she was "A PERFECT ACTRESS!" In this film, "Inn of the Sixth Happiness," she plays Englishwoman Gladys Aylward who knew that China was the place where she belonged. Not qualified to be sent there as a missionary she worked and saved her money until she had enough to go on her own. Once there, she meets up with people who manage to help her through her first days. Then, she is nearly all alone and must make it or leave China. She stays. Eventually, just as WW2 is breaking out, she rescues over 100 children and takes them to freedom.Again, I repeat, it clearly shows Ingrid Bergman as a perfect actress. She shows her talent and charm all through this film and it is one everyone in the family can watch and appreciate. I highly recommend it.

zetes Very Hollywood "based on a true story" movie about a white woman (played by Ingrid Bergman) who goes to China during a time of great unrest to spread the word of God. It's not quite as offensive as it sounds. While it definitely does not break apart completely from the long-revered Asian stereotypes Hollywood loved to enforce, it treats the people as humans. I have little sympathy for the woman's mission. However, Gladys Aylward (at least in this version) wanted more than anything to help the less fortunate. Her goodness shines far and wide. Eventually, the Japanese descend on the small town in which she lives, and she must transport a large number of orphaned children South, where they can be cared for. Ingrid Bergman is excellent, as always. Robert Donat plays one of the main Chinese characters, the village elder. I know it's not politically correct, but Donat is very good in the role. The biggest flaw in the film is Curd Jürgens, who plays a bi-racial military officer and Bergman's love interest. The love story feels rather forced, and Jürgens' performance is awful. He looks like a stupider version of John Wayne. I'm guessing that this film was a big-time piece of Oscar bait in its day. Ingrid Bergman had just won one for Anastasia a couple of years earlier, so the Academy didn't bite. The only nomination it got was for its director, and it's kind of hard to see why. Robson does a fine job, but nothing to write home about. Still, despite its flaws and its dated nature, the film is pretty good. And it does succeed at being touching.

skylinegtr2500 I saw the trailer for this on PBS and at first I thought I be in for a cringe-fest a la Charlie Chan. I've become a fan of many "for us by us" Hong Kong and Asian movies with real actors and actresses, so from these movies, my expectations are a little more refined than those who might see Hero as "that Japanese or Chinese movie." Instead of cringing, I found a thoroughly enjoyable movie with its heart in the right place. Someone commented that Ingrid Bergman was for real this one, and I got that impression as well.I believe the foot-binding practice had been officially banned by the Manchus but the ban had never been really enforced, especially in the more remote areas. The foot-binding scene was really nice. It did not imply "I am western-person, I will save you Chinese from this stupid practice." Very simple, nicely done.