Anne Of Green Gables - The Sequel

Great movie but the picture is a bit grainy. T Not sure why they couldn't get a better picture of a remastered show.

If only productions like this were the rule and not the exception. I'll leave the other long reviews to explain the plot and name the characters. I have the first two and finally am ordering the 3rd where Anne and Gilbert are together as they should be. Should have bought the boxes set, but I didn't know when I bought these how they fit together (I have one with Kim Braden as well but it's not in this league). The story line is well known, but how this was filmed makes it all seamless as the story unfolds. Megan Follows does a wonderful job balancing Anne's temper with her compassion. You just don't see this enough in stories. The normal Hollywood drivel that I don't bother with anymore makes people seem one-dimensional, with some struggles, but not the clear 2 sides that many of us face. How some wrongs set us off but how much we long to make them right again. Anne's ability to talk bluntly but sweetly is a testament to Montgomery's wonderful storytelling, and a first-class combination of script writer, director and producer. Megan Follows portrays Anne in a way that makes it seem like she really is Anne. I suppose once you start watching you might as well believe that. The production is first rate. The masterful choice of the locations, the scenery and the indoor sets make it feel like we're there and wish we could talk with the characters. It's hard to describe, but this just doesn't come across as contrived. It isn't the in-the-face closeness that Hollywood is now known for, but it isn't the perennial distance shots that they used in the 50's and earlier either. There is a great balance for when something should be close and when it should show the setting and provide a very realistic context - because in real life the context matters a lot about how we feel about things. The feeling of the college and the Harris' place, come to mind here. You want to walk down those streets and see it for yourself. The choices for Mr and old Mrs Harris were perfect. The way the picnic was handled stellar. These are points that really make the store come alive. The cranky old woman who finally becomes herself before passing away are what make stories about Anne such a joy to watch. The "mean girl" student who finally comes around through kindness instead of harsh discipline. I could go on. This is a story you have to experience.

So, get this, I got this as a present for my buddy who was on the hunt for it. Honestly, I've never laid eyes on it myself. But according to them, this disc is top-notch - worked like a charm with zero hiccups. I mean, I can't give you a detailed breakdown 'coz I didn't personally give it a spin, but hey, if it made my pal happy and played smoothly, that's a win in my book!

I had VHS tapes of the Whole Anne series that aired on PBS back in the late 80's or so. I went to watch them only to find that they had indeed deteriorated. It was not possible to watch it. So I upgraded to the DVD. I am sure it will be even better. I can already tell you the story is great as I have watched it over and over through the years. It is a classic that I will continue to watch as long as I live probably. I love good wholesome entertainment and it doesn't get much better than this. The character of Anne (with an e) is so loveable and she can be very strong willed, good qualities to make it through what she has to. My screen name here at Amazon comes from my love of these movies. Anne always talks about being kindred spirits with someone, Diana and Mirilla are her first. The setting is beautiful on Prince Edward Island, Canada. I have to commend the Canadians. They make such great family films, this series, Avonlea, Wind at my Back, Emily of New Moon. This is part 2 of 3 so you need to watch Anne of Green Gabbles first.

Many reviews said that one side wouldn't play, but I didn't have any trouble with mine. Love this movie!

I loved this since I first saw it when I was 12. I think it is better than the books, which is more than I can say for a lot of movies that are based on books. If I could change anything I would not have substituted Rachel Lynde in the movie for Mr.Harrison in the book: the scene in the beginning where Anne's cow gets into Rachel's field. For one thing it is sort of inconsistent as Anne and Rachel seemed to have gotten along well after their disagreement with each other when they first meet in the first episode. Also I think they should have included the characters from the book, Paul Irving and Miss Lavender; they were such lovely characters. I enjoyed the Harris family (Emmaline, Pauline, Mrs. Harris and Morgan) but too bad they weren't in the book. Emmaline on the set is the replacement for Elizabeth in the book. I sort of felt sorry for Morgan Harris when he proposed to Anne and she turned him down, but he was obviously not a good choice. She would have been unhappy since he was a womanizer. This is one rare case, though, where the movie turns out better than the book it was based on. This usally doesn't happen, at least in my opinion. I found much of the Anne books with the exception of Anne Of Green Gables, to be incredibly dull. This movie brought out the best!

I will forever love Anne of Green Gables and Anne of Avonlea. Rewatching this series with my daughter was like cuddling up in a comfy blanket and enjoying a cup of tea. I recommend this series of videos to anyone who loves family-focused, funny and sweet stories of finding yourself and being loved.

Wonderful movie!