Heidi
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Movie Reviews of Heidi
Movie Review: We loved this version. Very different from the others...
Summary: 5 Stars
Overall this is our favorite version of Heidi in film. We highly recommend it! Our family watched this movie anticipating the same cutesy antics and departures from the novel as before but were surprised to find this one quite close to the book. It is a bit more somber than the book in my view but this adds a real 19th century feel anyway. Emma Bolger plays Heidi with enough childlike charm, she's not always perfect but her shining eyes and sweet grin helpd me forgive a few tiny flaws in her acting. Max Von Sydow plays Grandfather immaculately with the right amount of grumpiness and compassion. The best performance I think is Del Synott as Sebastian the butler! The only thing I wish the director would have done differently is to spend more time on Heidi's enjoyment in the pastures as is done in the beginning of the book. I would have been delighted to see more expansive views of the Swiss alps also, some of the cinematography is shot closer in with cozier views. I recommend watching this movie then going back to the read the book once again if it has been awhile. It is a truly heartwarming parable.Movie Review: Grandfather, I'm home and will never leave again.
Summary: 5 Stars
This DVD was very satisfying. It was lovely to see Heidi on some mountains, unlike in the Shirley Temple version. Emma Bolger did a great job as Heidi. The film largely left out the harshness towards illiterate Peter that was in the book and highlighted the misery for the Grandfather of being a social outcast. Geraldine Chaplin was a Frau Rottenmeier that you could care about rather than just laugh at. I would say that this DVD is actually an improvement on the original book. However the wildflowers that garlanded the little Golden Book will always remain in my mind as well as Heidi saying, "Grandfather I am home and will never leave again." Heidi is one of several books in which an innocent child brings hope to a dried up old adult. Others include Pollyanna, The Secret Garden and Little Lord Fauntleroy (which is worth re-reading).Movie Review: A worthy addition to the film canon of the Spyri classic
Summary: 5 Stars
There are many reviews on this item already. I want to give a specific reason to add mine: Geraldine Chaplin's portrayal of Fräulein Rottenmeier.
At last we have a Rottenmeier who is not "evil" but rather one who is unable to show love.
A wonderful moment in the film comes when Diana Rigg's Grandmamma asks her why everyone else sees the good in Heidi but Rottenmeier can not. A less skillful director (and script) would have taken this opportunity to give Rottenmeier a "reason" and a response.
The director simply lingers a moment on Geraldine Chaplin's face and without any words spoken we the audience can see that the flaw is in her character and for a moment we can even show a bit of sympathy for her.
An excellent addition to the film canon of Spyri's classic.
Movie Review: Charming and pleasant classic.
Summary: 5 Stars
The little girl who plays Heidi is very charming. The scenery and homes are beautiful. I have seen five versions of "Heidi" and liked them all. Each is different enough to be interesting. Heidi is very thoughtful of others. Pleasant and relaxing, moves along steadily.
A little girl goes to live with her grandfather high in the Alpine mountains of Switzerland. She makes friends with a boy who herds the goats. She has adventures as a friend to a girl in wheel-chair of a wealthy family, who has an unkind governess.
Movie Review: Loved this version of Heidi
Summary: 5 Stars
I was always a fan of the Shirley Temple version of Heidi because it was sentimental and it touched my heart-strings! I enjoyed this version so much because of the photography, the actors, and as an adult now I felt the story touched broadly on "life" themes of hurt, forgiveness, love and joy of simple living and of life in general....not to mention the happy ending which I'm always a sucker for. Thorougly enjoyable and one I know I'll watch and share over and over again.