Category: Feature Film Family - Kids & Family - Kids Adventures
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Funny personal and pathetic story behind this Movie
I enjoyed this movie very much as a kid. The little brother in it reminds me of myself when I was his age. I might have even taken on a few of his habits after I saw this movie.....Gambling on the school bus, hoarding money and drinking chocolate Alka-Selters. I saw the Hideways when I was a 6 or 7 years old and more than a few of those particular scenes I've always remembered even 25 years later. The only problem was as an adult and for many years I could not figure out for the life of me what the name of this dang movie was. I kept thinking it was called the "Runaways" and did research on it based on that title. I wanted to find it to watch it again of course and also so I could share it with kids in the family thinking they'd enjoy it like I did when I was their age. Over the years before the Internet age I had video store clerks trying to figure out what this movie was based on the story I remember and then tried to research it myself later over the internet. I still couldn't figure out what in the world the name of this dang movie was. Then one day entirely by accident I came across the book that the movie was based on called "From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler" and luckily browsed the storyline of the book and realized that it sounded familiar describing how a sister and younger brother runaway to New York's Metropolitan Museum. Based on that information about 15 years of off and on research was over. The problem I was having all those years was trying to find a movie called the "Runaways" instead of the " Hideaways". I guess that's what I get for trying to hold on to the past. I was so glad to finally know for sure what title I was looking for that when I found a place selling the DVDs for $6.00 over the internet I bought 10 copies to dish out to kids in the family.
LOVELY FAMILY FILM
I thought this was a well-acted, well-written film that conveys it's message beautifully and will not soon be forgotten by most who watch it. Bergman is splendid in the role of a shy recluse chick. There are too many heart-warming moments to mention. It gives me a warm, fuzzy feeling just thinking about this movie.
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This movie is a well written good-example of how a book can be transformed into a movie. Highlight: the scene in Macy's department store.
Lauren Bacall plays the title role (which is actually a supporting role) in this smart and snappy children's film adapted from the newberry Award-winning book. As Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler, she's a very wealthy individual auctioning off a statue that may or may not have been sculpted by Michelangelo. The story quickly shifts over to Claudia (Jean Marie Barnwell), the middle child of the family. Of the three kids, she's the only girl, a straight-A student, and the one their mom relies on to help her with the chores. Claudia feels both taken for granted and neglected, so she devises a plan for her and her younger brother (who's got some money because he cheats at cards) to run away and have adventures. Her plan includes camping out in the Metropolitan Museum, which happens to be the same... More Info about this DVD Director(s): Marcus Cole DVD Release Date: Released the 17 October 2000 THIS TITLE IS CURRENTLY NOT AVAILABLE. If you would like to purchase this title, we recommend that you occasionally check this page to see if it has become available.
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