Anne of Avonlea
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Movie Reviews of Anne of Avonlea
Movie Review: RUN don't walk away from this adaptation!
Summary: 2 Stars
I have to be honest. I am a big fan of the Sullivan Anne of Green Gable's films. To be honest, this film doesn't even hold a candle to those films. I purchased this DVD looking for something different, and boy did I get it, but not in a good way.
The film is shot in what looked to be almost a play format. I felt like I was watching a horrible high school play. The acting was dry and not convincing and isn't even in the minor leagues compared to the Sullivan Films. The film moves at a snail like pace. The thing about the books is, that there are some very dull points that don't exactly work in movie form. I felt myself falling asleep a little more and more the longer the film went on. Kevin Sullivan realized that the books could be a bit dull so for his adaptation of Anne of Avonlea (AKA Anne of Green Gables: The Sequal) he spliced together 3 books instead of two, taking the highlights from the 3 to make one great film.
There are, believe it or not, a couple of good things about this movie. For one, Barbra Hamilton plays Marilla Cubthbert and does a pretty neat job. She again does not hold a candle to Colleen Dewhurst, but she puts her own spin on it. U may remember Hamilton from Road to Avonlea. She played the over opinionated Eulalie Bugle who seemed to chime in on everything going on in the town. It was neat to see her in a different light.
The other good thing is that its true to the books. So if your assigned to read the books, you could probably pass a test just by watching the movie. This like I said earlier is a double edged sword because it makes for a very LONG and boring film.
There are just not a lot of good things I can say about this movie. Its boring, drawn out, and doesn't hold a candle to the Sullivan films. I know some of you are going to find out for yourself and I reccomend that you do. Just because I don't like it, doesn't mean you won't. Some people actually do. But if you do hate it, remember.....Told ya so!
Movie Review: Disappointing
Summary: 2 Stars
This version, while sticking closer to the actual tale, is overacted, making it seem more suitable for the stage than for film.Movie Review: Horrible
Summary: 1 Stars
I can't believe I bought this thing. The acting is reminiscent of a high school play. The sets are atrocious (think High School), and the actors are unpleasant to look at. Do not waste your money with this version (the Sullivan production is infinitely better). Also, the color is off. There's nothing positive about this dvd, sadly.