Anne of Green Gables
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Movie Reviews of Anne of Green Gables
Movie Review: This Wonderful Film is as Classic as the Book!
Summary: 5 Stars
This production of "Anne of Green Gables" is a beautiful masterpiece, and a classic in its own right. For those who haven't yet seen it, I highly recommend it for all ages. First and foremost, the storyline and acting are incredible. Megan Follows delivered an absolutely brilliant performance as young Anne- portraying perfectly her humorous melodramatics, her sweet and loving side, and her feisty, stubborn side. She IS Anne Shirley to me and always will be. The rest of the cast is also oustanding, especially Colleen Dewhurst and Richard Farnsworth. The musical score is subtle, gentle, and so beautiful it never fails to send chills down my spine. This film is deeply touching, yet it's also full of wit and dry humor. So much of it is tongue-in-cheek, be ready to do a LOT of laughing when you watch it! It all comes across as very real and wonderfully human, rather than overly sentimental.
I remember when this miniseries was first broadcast on PBS here in the United States, when I was a little girl. I was too young to even know about the "Anne" books, and yet this film somehow drew me in early on, and I sat entranced in front of the television screen for the entire four hours. For me, "Anne" is a part of my childhood memories because our family (including my dad and brother!) re-watched it so many times over the years. I'm in my 20's and it's still one of my all-time favorite movies. I have now read L. M. Montgomery's books and I enjoyed them, but it was this film adaptation- along with its first sequel- that really made me discover and fall in love with her characters.
Movie Review: Surprise, guys !!!!
Summary: 5 Stars
...If have any kind of appreciation for movies: unless you're basically a Neanderthal who can't do anything but sports/war/action themes (not that there's anything wrong with that)you might be surprised at how much you'll like this production and its first sequel. I had no interest in the "Anne of Green Gables"subject at all, for crying out loud---but my wife had always loved the books, and one night wanted to catch this production on PBS. Wanting to spend the evening with her no matter what she was doing, I sat through the thing and by the end, it had me hooked. This is very well put together, a classy yet down-home production that makes you feel like you're really in that time period. Sets, music, everything. Great cinematography. And the cast could not be more perfectly chosen: from bit parts to supporting roles to main characters--they make you believe they're real, and the dialogue--especially Anne's---is terrific. Purists will note some differences from the actual book series, but you'll get past that...even if only to watch "cool as they come" Richard Farnsworth and "could-do-no-wrong" Colleen Dewhurst interact with Megan Follows as Anne. This young actress is the crown jewel of the films---an amazing performance---and all of them deftly handle the clever script. Even though nearly every fan has seriously (and quite accurately !!) denounced the later chapters of this film series, director Kevin Sullivan hit real paydirt with the first two, "Gables" and "Avonlea". Of course, guys, if you just can't get past "Rambo", you might like the 3rd installment and get into that good old World War I crossfire.Movie Review: Favorite Family Film of all Time--LOVE IT!
Summary: 5 Stars
This is probably the only video series I've watched more than 10 times (& the entire Anne of Green Gables series up to the sequels are about 7 hours long!) My siblings & I were 10, 12 & 15 when we first watched it. We're all in college now--but still love it! It's heart-warming, hilarious, laugh-out-loud family entertainment as its best! I have not watched Anne of Green Gables, the Continuing Story,(Discs 4 & 5) though--I've been advised NOT to watch it if you're one for happy endings.
Note: When I bought this, it was advertised as 250 minutes, but it's actually only 195.
Series Info:
Disc 1: ANNE OF GREEN GABLES (approximately 195 mins)
Additional Release Material:
Audio Commentary - Kevin Sullivan - Writer/Director/Producer; Stefan Scaini - Director
Disc 2: ANNE OF GREEN GABLES: THE SEQUEL [Or previously titled Anne of Avonlea VHS collection (approx. 122 mins)]
Additional Release Material:
Audio Commentary - Kevin Sullivan - Writer/Director/Producer; Stefan Scaini - Director
Disc 3: ANNE OF GREEN GABLES: THE SEQUEL [Or previously titled Anne of Avonlea VHS collection (approx. 102 mins)]
Additional Release Material:
Audio Commentary - Kevin Sullivan - Writer/Director/Producer; Stefan Scaini - Director
Disc 4: ANNE OF GREEN GABLES: THE CONTINUING STORY (approximately 185 mins)
Additional Release Material:
Audio Commentary - Kevin Sullivan - Writer/Director/Producer; Stefan Scaini - Director
Disc 5: Bonus Features (?? mins)
Additional Footage
Deleted Scenes
Movie Review: Beautiful!
Summary: 5 Stars
Many say that books are always far better then the movies. I agree with this. I read the whole entire series; from Anne of Green Gables to Rilla of Ingleside. I devoured every single one, enjoyed all the characters and was sad when I finished reading them.
But I have to say that the movie is very, very good!
Megan Follows did a superb job portraying Anne, Jonathan Crombie was so good being Gilbert. Every single actor did a beautiful job and made their personalities come alive.
I have heard myself say, "They shouldnt have made a movie from the book, they ruined everything by doing so."
But when I watch Anne of Green Gables, I can say that this is different.
They only brought more to the story in a different way.
Anne of Avonlea is another continuation to the story, and I loved that one just as much.
I will have to say though, that Anne of Green Gables The Continuing Story disapointed me very much.
They changed the plot, the characters were still what you loved but the joy you usually felt when you watched the first two isn't felt when you watch this one.
It was so different from the book that it made me mad.
The part I do like about it though, is when Anne and Gilbert get married, its a bittersweet yet lovely part of the movie.
And at the end when Anne finally finds Gilbert, its a beautiful moment too.
So my opinion is this: Buy Anne of Green Gables, and Anne of Avonlea, the story is told in a beautiful way.
But only rent Anne of Green Gables The Continuing Story, don't buy it.
Movie Review: Is it wrong?
Summary: 5 Stars
Is it wrong that I am a guy, and I like this movie?
For what's it worth, I love action movies, and killing as much as the next guy. Yet, one day when I was about 15 years old I was forced to watch this movie and something weird happened. I liked it, I had watched it many times on VHS, but I like the movies too the point that I just bought the two movies on DVD, and can't wait to re-watch the movies at the age of 27. I don't know why, but the story is good, it's funny, charming, and just grows on you. My girlfriend has not yet seen the movies (I am talking of course of "Anne of Green Gables the sequel"). She is going to be stunned to learn that I had bought the two DVD's and want to watch it with her. I mostly fall asleep during the Chick Flicks she makes me watch, but this show is different.
Maybe it's the trouble Anne gets into, or the fact that in the movie men are depicted as MEN, and not what we have become today. Maybe that's why I like it so much. Guys, take it from me if you're forced to watch this one day with your sweetheart of wife, it's not a bad way to spend an evening. Anne of Green Gables is a funny story with many laughs put in, and yet it offers a deep story without violence or explosions.
As for this DVD, well it's better than the VHS copies that I have. The film is cleaned up somewhat, but still feels a little VHS. Sound is fine. Over all it's a good update to have over the VHS copies.