Heidi
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Movie Reviews of Heidi
Movie Review: Far more than just a movie for little girls...
Summary: 5 Stars
I never watched Shirley Temple growing up. My sister did, but she was not my cup of tea (as is to be expected with any young boy really). Now that I am older and I have a young daughter of my own I have found that I watch, and enjoy, quite a few films that I would have generally avoided.
`Heidi' is one of my favorites.
The film tells the familiar story (it's been told an upwards of ten times already) of young Heidi Kramer, an orphan who is left at her grandfathers doorstep by her selfish aunt. Her grandfather is a bit of a grouch, but Heidi's warm demeanor soon melts his heart and he becomes as sweet and gentle as a teddy bear. Just as the two are forming an unbreakable family bond, Heidi's wicked aunt comes back to whisk Heidi away in an attempt to sell her to a wealthy man in search of a companion for his crippled daughter Klara. Despite the adamant dissatisfaction on the part of Klara's caretaker Fraulein Rottenmeier, Heidi is permitted to stay. Heidi longs to go home to her grandfather but is not allowed to leave, especially after her cheerful attitude causes positive changes in Klara. Adolph, Heidi's grandfather, begins a desperate search for her, but will they ever be reunited?
Well, we know the answer, but getting there is half the fun.
Shirley Temple is a sweetheart, a truly charming and sensational little actress and she paints each scene red with her gigantic personality. There has not been a child star since that has been able to really excite all the sense like this little spitfire could. Yes, those Olsen girls tried, but honesty; no.
Temple's mother, like all crazy child actor parents, was afraid that young Marcia Mae Jones would steal the limelight from her daughter, but what happened instead was an equalizing of talent here. Both Temple and Jones shine brightly and work so well together. Sure, Temple is the star and that is undeniable, but she is able to allow Jones to get in her dues as well, which is commendable. Jean Hersholt is effective as Adolph, even if he is not used too much. Arthur Treacher is delightful as the butler Andrews and Sidney Blackmer is sincere and just plain wonderful as Herr Sesemann, Klara's elated father. Both Mary Nash and Mady Christians are brilliantly dastardly as the evil Rottenmeier and Aunt Dete. In fact, the entire cast really works beautifully here.
In the end I have to say that `Heidi' is not just for little girls. This is a wonderful film for families, for it is a charming movie that the whole family can enjoy; mother, father, daughter and son. It's sweet, it's boisterous and it's a pure delight.
Movie Review: An evergreen that has stood the test of time
Summary: 5 Stars
"Heidi" is one of my favorite childhood movies and I watched it with my 4.5-year-old daughter today [in the original B&W]. To my utter delight, she loved it, and sat through the entire movie without so much as a squirm. I attribute this to Shirley Temple's precocious and adorable performance as the spirited and gentle-hearted orphan Heidi, who is taken by her Aunt Dete [Mady Christians] to the mountains, where she is unceremoniously dumped on her curmudgeon of a grandfather [Jean Hersholt]. Though both are initially wary of each other, a mutual and true affection slowly develops until Heidi is whisked away by Dete to the home of a rich man, where Heidi is to be the rich man's daughter's companion. Klara [Marcia Mae Jones], the rich girl, is wheelchair-bound and is delighted by Heidi's down-to-earth nature and funny antics, but Heidi pines for the mountains and especially for her beloved grandfather. The baddie role is played by Mary Nash as the mean-spirited Faulein Rottenmeir who truly does some mean things to Heidi in this adaptation.
But, this is a great family movie with wholesome values and wonderful acting. Even in B&W, the charms of this story are many and I'm so glad to be able to share this wonderful classic with my little girl.
Movie Review: Awesome!
Summary: 5 Stars
WE ALL LOVE SHIRLEY TEMPLE! Espicially Heidi. I treasure this movie so much. Now for the actors, Shirley Temple was great for Heidi. Totally great. What a cute girl. Jean Hersholt was wonderful when he turned out to be a christiane. He is a great actor. Arthur Treacher is hilarious for Andrews. He is absoulutely wonderful. Helen Westley was very pretty for Blind Anna. I also like her soft voice. Pastor Schultz and Fraulein Elsa played by Thomas Beck and Paulieen Moore were a perfect match. Mary Nash acted Fraulein Rottenmier. She's scary. I thought she was going to kill Heidi that night she took her out in the streets alone. Then I thought she was going to go back and kill Klara too! Sidney Blackman was funny for Herr Sessamann. I liked him. He was great to Heidi and Klara, his daughter. Now for Mady Christaine who played Aunt Dete. She was mean. She seemed to have won the battle with Fraulein Rottenmier. Marcia Mae Jones was so cute for Klara. Porr sweet Klara is in danger! Fraulein Rottenmier didn't want her to get well. Delmar Watson was a great Peter. He was a wonderful goat general. I love this movie alot!Movie Review: A CLASSIC I WATCH EVERY CHRISTMAS SEASON
Summary: 5 Stars
This is the definitive version of this movie, I have read some reviews below and would like to clear some things up. First off, this is the full feature and nothing was cut, second the print transfer is very good. Maybe there is a better print, but I have not seen it.
There are only a hand full of her films that I will always remember and this is one of them. Curly Top, Bright Eyes and The Little Colonel were the others. The DVD has both Black and White and Colorized versions included. I am not a fan of colorizing anything, but since they kept the original intact, I did enjoy watching both.
Now on to the film. This is a family classic that should be added to your Christmas movie collection. The film is so full of great characters and charm that it is easily watched year after year. Shirley is at her best in this beautifully crafted film about love, devotion and the Christmas spirit.
Movie Review: Wholesome/Heartwarming
Summary: 5 Stars
Shirley Temple gives a wonderful performance as Heidi, a very likable and unspoiled child. She lived with her aunt, after her parents die, for a few years. The aunt then in turn hands her off to her grandfather (Jean Hersholt), who is living in the mountains. He has a reputation of being a mean, violent, cruel man. Heidi turns the tide and his heart warms to her. Her aunt returns to steal her, sells her to a rich family to entertain an infirmed child. Heidi wants to return home, but the rich family won't allow it. In the end the grandfather finds her, she helps the infirmed child to walk again and they live happily ever after.