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.
October 10, 2008My family and I enjoyed the DVD and we are happy to have a copy of it for our family. I was amazed how fast it arrived after I ordered the DVD.
Calvin
January 9, 2008You'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 I much prefer the sarcastic, withdrawn, hurting young man in the 1960's movie.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.
March 9, 2007 |  | A reading of Hellen Keller's book is recommended |  |
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.
February 14, 2007It keeps you captured from the beginning to the end. THe actors really make this movie. You can feel the frustrations that Helen has with her handicaps and how Anne deals with her is just what she needed.
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