Anne of Green Gables
starring: Megan Follows; Colleen Dewhurst; Richard Farnsworth
directed by: Kevin Sullivan
directed by: Kevin Sullivan
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Studio: Sullivan Home EntertmntRelease Date: 09/26/2006
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This gorgeous adaptation of Lucy Maud Montgomery's classic children's story is well worth watching with the whole family. Produced for Canadian television, it's one of those rare productions that actually sticks to the book and even enhances it through first-rate performances and an excellent script. Set on bucolic Prince Edward Island in the late 19th century, Anne of Green Gables is the story of Anne Shirley, an imaginative and headstrongorphan. When brother and sister Marilla and Mathew Cuthbert decide to adopt an orphan boy to help Matthew work the farm, they are astonished when Anne arrives at the train station by mistake. "What use is she to us?" grumbles the gruff Marilla."We might be of some use to her," answers Matthew, who has taken an instant liking to the talkative Anne.As Anne grows up, her adventures are both hilarious and moving. It's a delight to watch as she forms a friendship with the beautiful Diana and her admirer--the dashing Gilbert Blythe--then dyes her hair green, cracks a slate over Gilbert's head when he calls her "Carrots," and finds a sympathetic teacher who encourages her to attend college.
Richard Farnsworth is perfect as the shy and gentle bachelor Matthew, who confides to Anne that he never went courting because "I would have had to say something." Colleen Dewhurst delivers a nuanced and powerful performance as Marilla, a seemingly cold-hearted spinster whose no-nonsense exterior conceals a warm heart. And as Anne, Megan Follows strikes the perfect note, maturing from freckle-faced orphan to elegant and poised young woman. --Elisabeth Keating
Studio: Sullivan Home EntertmntRelease Date: 09/26/2006
Amazon.com:
This gorgeous adaptation of Lucy Maud Montgomery's classic children's story is well worth watching with the whole family. Produced for Canadian television, it's one of those rare productions that actually sticks to the book and even enhances it through first-rate performances and an excellent script. Set on bucolic Prince Edward Island in the late 19th century, Anne of Green Gables is the story of Anne Shirley, an imaginative and headstrongorphan. When brother and sister Marilla and Mathew Cuthbert decide to adopt an orphan boy to help Matthew work the farm, they are astonished when Anne arrives at the train station by mistake. "What use is she to us?" grumbles the gruff Marilla."We might be of some use to her," answers Matthew, who has taken an instant liking to the talkative Anne.As Anne grows up, her adventures are both hilarious and moving. It's a delight to watch as she forms a friendship with the beautiful Diana and her admirer--the dashing Gilbert Blythe--then dyes her hair green, cracks a slate over Gilbert's head when he calls her "Carrots," and finds a sympathetic teacher who encourages her to attend college.
Richard Farnsworth is perfect as the shy and gentle bachelor Matthew, who confides to Anne that he never went courting because "I would have had to say something." Colleen Dewhurst delivers a nuanced and powerful performance as Marilla, a seemingly cold-hearted spinster whose no-nonsense exterior conceals a warm heart. And as Anne, Megan Follows strikes the perfect note, maturing from freckle-faced orphan to elegant and poised young woman. --Elisabeth Keating
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- A Must See!
This is one of the best family movies you can view.We saw it and then purchased it for each of our grandchildren to have.This past weekend, we viewed it with one 13 yr old grandson, who said he really liked it.We now have seen it three times, and still enjoy seeing it again.
Rating: - Fabulous!
Thank you very much for this item.I have been looking for it for months and I got more than I had expected with the extra items and the great condition they are in!
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- An outspoken orphan finds an home
A classic Canadian novel set to a good cast.
Anne Shirley was born under a fair star, but a troubled youth.
When she sets out to do a scene from a Tennyson poem, the boat sinks.
When she gives here friend a drink she gets the wine instead of the berry drink. She breaks a writing slate over a boy's head the first day of school.
But she gets firsts on her tests and gets a scholarship
and wins the love of even her enemies.
Megan Follows is the star who makes this ... Read More
Rating: - A Great Classic Comes to Life
This movie does an amazing job at bringing the characters from the book to life. You'll laugh and cry along with Anne as she makes her transition from child to young woman, smashing a few things on the head of Gilbert Blythe along the way. Definitely watch this with the sequel.
Rating: - Best movies ever
I can't think of any other movies I could watch as often as these.They are intelligent, witty, moving, and just beautiful.
- A Must See!This is one of the best family movies you can view.We saw it and then purchased it for each of our grandchildren to have.This past weekend, we viewed it with one 13 yr old grandson, who said he really liked it.We now have seen it three times, and still enjoy seeing it again.
- Fabulous!Thank you very much for this item.I have been looking for it for months and I got more than I had expected with the extra items and the great condition they are in!
- An outspoken orphan finds an homeA classic Canadian novel set to a good cast.
Anne Shirley was born under a fair star, but a troubled youth.
When she sets out to do a scene from a Tennyson poem, the boat sinks.
When she gives here friend a drink she gets the wine instead of the berry drink. She breaks a writing slate over a boy's head the first day of school.
But she gets firsts on her tests and gets a scholarship
and wins the love of even her enemies.
Megan Follows is the star who makes this ... Read More
- A Great Classic Comes to LifeThis movie does an amazing job at bringing the characters from the book to life. You'll laugh and cry along with Anne as she makes her transition from child to young woman, smashing a few things on the head of Gilbert Blythe along the way. Definitely watch this with the sequel.
- Best movies ever I can't think of any other movies I could watch as often as these.They are intelligent, witty, moving, and just beautiful.
