Scarlet was in love with Ashley throughout the film, not Rhett. I didn't know it wasn't until the end of the film that she realised she did want to be with Rhett, by which time it was too late. The ending really is magnificent. Some of the shots were lovely - I especially liked the one at the beginning - the silhouette of Scarlet and her father framed by the huge tree. Here it is:



You got a feeling of deep uprest just by looking at the dramatic skies in most of the scenes.

I got the impression that Rhett could be abusive towards Scarlet in his need to dominate her (I'm thinking of the stairs scene). I liked Scarlet's character - so fiery and strong, she often assumes masculine roles in the film & takes control of the action. She doesn't fit the stereotypical myth of how a woman should be and act.

Leslie Howard as Ashley seemed too old, but he played the part extremely well.

Would like to watch the film again. I can see why it's a classic. I read online that some of the scenes from the book were played down in the film - scenes between Rhett and Scarlet, and Rhett and Belle Watling. I haven't read the book, but wouldn't it have been good if these great actors could've been more daring in their roles? (Would like to see a remake of the film - with actors playing the roles as if they're in a film and not in a musical! Some of the acting seemed too choreographed & melodramatic, but the style is typical of its day).