Heidi
by Delbert Mann
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Actor: Jean Simmons, Jennifer Edwards, Maximilian Schell, Michael Redgrave, Walter SlezakDirector: Delbert Mann
Brand: SCHELL,MAXIMILIAN
Cinematographer: Klaus von Rautenfeld
Editor: Donald J. Cohen
Producer: Frederick H. Brogger
Producer: Gyula Trebitsch
Producer: James Franciscus
Writer: Earl Hamner Jr.
Writer: Johanna Spyri
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Original Language)
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, DVD, Full Screen, NTSC
Picture Format: 1.33:1
Running Time: 105 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2004-09-07
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Studio: Key DVD
Movie Reviews of Heidi
Movie Review: The Essence Of The Book
Summary: 5 Stars
I have seen all the Heidi film versions and this one is the best overall. Just as in Captains Courageous, the 1930's film with Freddie Bartholomew, Mickey Rooney, and Spencer Tracy captured the essence of the book without strictly following the plotline as written.
So too, this film version gives us the spirit of Heidi, which, although not as bubbly as Shirley Temple, is loving, steadfast, obedient, and cheerful. I think that the slightly more withdrawn part of her personality fits with her unstable upbringing, as she was shuffled from home to home and had no choice but to obey her Aunt Dete. Her withdrawal seems to be natural under those circumstances. The alm uncle (grandfather) is reserved because of past hurts and resentment in his life. A real positive of this movie is that he attempts to resolve this inner conflict. Now that he has a dependent in his life, he sees that his conflicts will be detrimental to her, and so out of love he works to overcome past issues. He becomes a fine role model of a mature adult by the end of the movie.
Clara is delightful (was it easier to find good child actors in the 60's and 70's?), Ms. Rottenmeier is a little too charming (but it works), Sebastian the butler does a fine job, and Clara's father, Mr. Sesseman is also excellent. It is tough to single out a poor actor/actress in this version.
For the record, my copy was VHS so I don't know if the DVD has been cut or if the picture quality suffered.
Skip the 1993 Disney version. It gets a little hocus pocus and does not have the feel of the book. Heidi is petulant and worldly. Peter's grandmother's part is very poorly written. Clara and Peter are also worldly. The book is absolutely charming. What a contrast !!!
See my review for the 2005 version as well. The definitive film has not been made. Masterpiece Theatre or BBC ought to tackle this project !!!!!!!!!
Summary of Heidi
No Description Available.Genre: Feature Film-Drama
Rating: NR
Release Date: 7-SEP-2004
Media Type: DVD
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