The Miracle Worker
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Movie Reviews of The Miracle Worker
Movie Review: The best movie
Summary: 5 Stars
I love this movie and it is an example of a challenge life!Movie Review: Stands on its own as a very good movie
Summary: 4 Stars
Is it possible to watch the 2000 version of The Miracle Worker and not compare it to the 1962 classic? Is it possible to not be a bit prejudiced in favor of the version we saw with our parents and treasured in our memories all of these years?
I very much liked this newer version. Does it lack some of the passion of the original? Maybe. But what it may lack in passion, it gains in clarity. Yes, the storyline is clearer. The dialogue is easier to understand. The goals of the characters are more concrete. The sign language is not as rushed. The stepson has greater depth. There are fewer rantings and ravings of the original's cartoonish father. Best of all, I feel like I learned more.
Having read the other reviews I was reluctant to rent this Disney version. But I am now happy that I did. And I hope this wonderful story is told and retold by future filmmakers - and I hope I'm around to learn even more about this remarkable student and her teacher.
Movie Review: Cheesy
Summary: 3 Stars
You've gotta hand it to Disney -- they Disneyfie everything they do! Most of the time that's a good thing, but not so much in the case of this movie. The old one starring Patty Duke was much better in the respect of cast. Everyone CLASHED -- and that was a GOOD thing because it was half the conflict, which is a vital ellement in any movie. Also, Patty Duke was a Helen with a broader range of emotion. This new one is 1)Blank, or 2)Sour. And Lucas Black as James?! I like him, but he was NOT the guy for the role. I much prefer the sarcastic, withdrawn, hurting young man in the 1960's movie. He wanted to be loved and accepted for himself, but was much too proud to stoop to whining or openly pointing out his father's favoritism. Yes, these new characters are definately modulated. And, to me, downright bland. Helen's longing for knowledge was better depicted in the old movie, as well as Annie's restless yearning to impart it to her.Movie Review: A reading of Hellen Keller's book is recommended
Summary: 3 Stars
Having recently seen the 1962 version, I have not yet forced myself to see all of this production, which seems inferior so far. I agree with another customer that remakes can be better than originals, but I do not think that this remake is. There is a remarkable performance by the girl playing Helen Keller, but otherwise the acting does not seem as strong. This movie is both in color and very colorful, which distinctly seems the wrong cinematic choice. For either version, however, a reading of Hellen Keller's own book, _The Story of My Life_, will help explain what the movie attempts to dramatize, especially the final scene at the water pump.Movie Review: Same old dialogue
Summary: 3 Stars
Good movie and it's more believeable having a younger actress play a 6yr old Helen but the dialogue is almost the same as the other 2 versions albeit a little more modern on occasion. I was hoping for a fresh approach.
I enjoyed it just for the fact that a young/small child payed Helen instead of a 13 or 14yr old.