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I Know Where I'm Going! (1945)

I Know Where I'm Going! (1945)
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While awaiting access to England's Technicolor cameras for their upcoming super-production Stairway to Heaven, the producer-director team of Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger dashed off a delightful "personal" project, I Know Where I'm Going. Young middle-class Englishwoman Joan Webster (Wendy Hiller) is determined to have the finer things in life, and to that end she plans to marry Sir Robert Bellinger (Norman Shelley), a wealthy, middle-aged industrialist whom she does not love. En route to the Island of Mull, where her future husband resides, Joan is stranded in a colorful Scottish seacoast town. Inclement weather keeps her grounded for a week, during which time she falls in love with young, insouciant naval officer Torquil McNeil (Roger Livesey). Ignoring the dictates of her heart (not to mention common sense), Joan stubbornly insists upon heading out to sea towards her marriage of convenience, but the exigencies of Mother Nature finally convince her that her future resides on the Mainland. A winner all the way, I Know Where I'm Going is full of large and small delights, including a wonderful sense of regional detail and endearing, three-dimensional characterizations (even the mercenary heroine is a likeable character). The film is easily one of the best of the Powell-Pressburger films of the 1940s, and arguably the team's all-time best romantic drama. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

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Starring:
Wendy Hiller, Roger Livesey, (more)
Director(s):
Michael Powell, Emeric Pressburger, (more)
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Synopsis of I Know Where I'm Going!

While awaiting access to England's Technicolor cameras for their upcoming super-production Stairway to Heaven, the producer-director team of Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger dashed off a delightful "personal" project, I Know Where I'm Going. Young middle-class Englishwoman Joan Webster (Wendy Hiller) is determined to have the finer things in life, and to that end she plans to marry Sir Robert Bellinger (Norman Shelley), a wealthy, middle-aged industrialist whom she does not love. En route to the Island of Mull, where her future husband resides, Joan is stranded in a colorful Scottish seacoast town. Inclement weather keeps her grounded for a week, during which time she falls in love with young, insouciant naval officer Torquil McNeil (Roger Livesey). Ignoring the dictates of her heart (not to mention common sense), Joan stubbornly insists upon heading out to sea towards her marriage of convenience, but the exigencies of Mother Nature finally convince her that her future resides on the Mainland. A winner all the way, I Know Where I'm Going is full of large and small delights, including a wonderful sense of regional detail and endearing, three-dimensional characterizations (even the mercenary heroine is a likeable character). The film is easily one of the best of the Powell-Pressburger films of the 1940s, and arguably the team's all-time best romantic drama. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

Theatrical Feature Running Time:
91 mins

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Director(s):
Michael Powell, Emeric Pressburger
Writer(s):
Emeric Pressburger, Michael Powell
Producer(s):
Michael Powell, Emeric Pressburger
Categories:
Romance
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    Pamela D.

    The movie illustrates that the best laid plans can sometimes go astray, due to the forces of love and nature, all for the better. It is also a glimpse of life in the rugged Scottish coastlines in a time almost now forgotten. The gaelic, brogue, customs, and culture are a real folklore plus. We definitely would recommend this movie, preferably with a roaring fire, warm blanket, and a glass of wine.

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    Sally N.

    I loved the story! Wendy Hiller is just charming and the other character actors as well. It was also interesting to watch the special features included on the disc. The only downside is that because it was filmed in the 40s, it has a crude filmmaking technique and the plot and dialogue can be stilted at times. I disagree with Martin Scorcese who on the DVD says this film could not be remade any better. I think it could be and with charming results, if Hollywood would stay out of it or if some strong producer/director stuck to his guns (and the original idea for the story without getting overly cute or complicated). Pure charm. And watch out for a young Petula Clark!

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    Ann C.

    Indeed, this is a old-fashioned film, but charming and quirky at the same time. Having visited the Hebrides, I know how easy it is to get caught up in the beautiful scenery and Scottish traditions. And yes, the Western Isles Hotel on Mull--where Joan Webster stayed--still exists!

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