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DVD Anne of Green Gables - The Sequel
This video is the sequel to the beloved children's book and video Anne of Green Gables. It continues the story of Anne Shirley, an imaginative and headstrong young orphan in 1890s Canada, whose hot temper matches her red hair. Anne of Green Gables told of Anne's adoption by an elderly brother and sister, Marilla (Colleen Dewhurst) and Matthew Cuthbert, and her childhood adventures in the idyllic village of Avonlea on Prince Edward Island. Anne of Avonlea takes up the story soon after Matthew's death, when Anne has graduated from college. It follows her struggles and adventures as an aspiring writer and English teacher in a private school on the mainland. Girls seven and older, as well as adults, will enjoy this intelligent and beautifully made film, first shown on PBS. It's filled with themes parents can discuss with their daughters--including self-reliance, generosity, and perseverance. It also gives a realistic portrayal of the situation for women during this historical period, through characters that are multifaceted and human. Anne's struggle to find her voice as a writer, to handle difficult people maturely, to stay optimistic despite setbacks, and to nurture her students are both thought provoking and entertaining. Girls will also enjoy Anne's romantic travails, as she tries to decide between two suitors: her childhood friend Gilbert, and a rich, handsome, and mysterious widower. The film is beautifully filmed, and the costumes and settings portray an idyllic time and place. The cast is excellent. Megan Follows as the spirited Anne and Dewhurst as the gruff but tender Marilla give especially fine performances. --Elisabeth Keating
Its very rare when a sequel holds the same magical charm as its first but this sequel has done just that. If you loved the first movie, you'll be equally pleased with this one. The original cast along with holding true to the book series makes this a must see.
Anne of Green Gables--Everyone's "Kindred Spirit"
"Anne of Green Gables--the Sequel" Is a well done, beautifully photographed and scripted portrayal of the wonderful novel by Lucy Maud Montgomery. This movie continues the story of the older Anne Shirley as she faces the challenges of separating from the home she loves and staying true to her strong sense of self as she finds her place in her adult world. The interplay of familiar and newly introduced characters is compelling. This movie is well worth your time and money and a great conversation starter for family time together. Get the movie "Anne of Green Gables" also and watch it first for the most enjoyment.
awesome movie!
This movie is a wonderful follow up to the first...Anne has the same charming spirit and the cast is just as wonderful as they were the first time. I highly recommend this movie to anyone!
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 headstrong orphan. 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... More Info about this DVD Director(s): Kevin Sullivan DVD Release Date: Released the 13 November 2001 Usually ships in 4 to 11 days
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"Tales From Avonlea" is the DVD set for the Disney Channel tv series "Road To Avonlea" (1989-96). This two-sisc set is a collection of the first eight episodes that originally aired January 1990 through December 9, 1990. "Beginnings"
Blair Stanley (Robert Collins) has just come back from his trip and his little girl Sara (Sarah Polley) is so happy to see him. Suddenly, Mr. Stanley receives the bad news that he is under house arrest for a financial matter. he must protect Sara at all costs during this ordeal. He sends Sara to her mother's side of the family on Prince Edward Island to Avonlea. On the train with Nanny Louisa (Frances Hyland) she meets a boy, Andrew King (Joel Blake). When Alec King (Cedric Smith) arrives at the Bright River train depot to pick them up, he... More Info about this DVD Director(s): Paul Shapiro - Harvey Frost - Richard Benner - Graeme Lynch - Charles Wilkinson DVD Release Date: Released the 02 March 2004 Usually ships in 24 hours
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Jane Austen's classic novel of 1813, Pride and Prejudice, still wins the hearts of countless schoolgirls with its romantic story of Elizabeth Bennet and her Mr. Darcy. Now, the 1996 BBC miniseries is winning over adults, with its faithful adaptation, gorgeous scenery, and superb acting. The essence of the story is the antagonism between Mr. Darcy, a wealthy single man who believes Elizabeth to be beneath him, and Elizabeth, who upon being insulted at a dance by the aloof Darcy refuses to associate with him in any manner. Austen evokes incredible tension with the wit and flirtation of the two characters, and director Simon Langton (who also directed Upstairs Downstairs) successfully translates the repartee and conflict in this six-hour miniseries. Dialogue, for the most part,... More Info about this DVD Director(s): Simon Langton DVD Release Date: Released the 25 September 2001 Usually ships in 24 hours
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Emma Thompson scores a double bull's-eye with this marvelous adaptation of Jane Austen's novel. Not only does Thompson turn in a strong (and gently humorous) performance as one of the Dashwood sisters--the one with "sense"--she also wrote the witty, wise screenplay. Austen's tale of 19th-century manners and morals provides a large cast with a feast of possibilities, notably Kate Winslet, in her pre-Titanic flowering, as Thompson's deeply romantic sister. Winslet attracts the wooing of shy Alan Rickman (a nice change of pace from his bad-guy roles) and dashing Greg Wise, while Thompson must endure an incredibly roundabout courtship with Hugh Grant, here in fine and funny form. All of this is doled out with the usual eye-filling English countryside and handsome costumes, yet the film... More Info about this DVD Director(s): Ang Lee DVD Release Date: Released the 24 August 1999 Usually ships in 24 hours
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