Pollyanna

This is a different, but very nice, version of Pollyanna. To begin with, the story has been transferred from Vermont, New England, to somewhere in old England! Pollyanna arrives, in a river boat, at a traditional English village! The story continues much as in the book, though. Pollyanna is met by Nancy, meets grim Aunt Polly, is taken to her attic room, gets out through a window and down the tree, misses her supper but is glad to have bread and milk with Nancy instead - the first of Aunt Polly's "punishments" that Pollyanna treats as pleasures; she gets out at night to sleep on the roof till discovered; she meets Mrs, Snow and Mr. Pendleton and Jimmy Bean and Dr. Chilton, and all these things are told delightfully. There are some differences from the book - one big one being that Aunt Polly is persuaded by Tim the handyman/coachman to buy a motor car! However we do see Pollyanna teaching the Glad Game, and all continues much as in the book. Unlike a couple of other film and TV versions I have seen, we see the true cause here of Pollyanna's injury - run down by a motor car (Not Aunt Polly's!). We see how Aunt Polly's heart is softened - how Dr. Chilton is able to persuade Aunt Polly that there is a possible treatment to heal Pollyanna - and the story ends with Aunt Polly's wedding, with Pollyanna there with her. This is a lovely version of a lovely story. The actors and actresses play their parts well (Pollyanna is played by Georgina Terry, and Aunt Polly by Amanda Burton), and the whole film has been well described as "dramatic and heartwarming", and "enchanting". I can definitely recommend this DVD.

This a Brilliant film for all the family .They will love ❤️ it

A wonderful story, beautifully told and superbly acted.

Remakes are often not as good as the original, this is one of the exceptions to the rule. Where the original Hayley Mills version was a little sickly sweet this newer version is much more real feeling, quaint rather than sickly and ultimately creates a more moving tale.Amanda Burton was an inspired choice as Aunt Polly; she's brilliant, and it's amazing to see the subtle changes she adds to her character as Pollyanna gradually gets her to break the stiff composure she normally holds.There are several laugh-out-loud moments. And having a wonderful support cast including Pam Ferris and Kenneth Cranham just adds to the quality overall.The manner in which Pollyanna has her accident happens in a much more believable and poignant way than the original version. And it ties in neatly with a sub-story between two of the other characters.The ending is also fitting, with a nice twist.The costumes, and atmosphere of the production are beautiful, the acting fantastic, the storytelling of the highest order; all transfered to DVD in crystal clear quality, and can be enjoyed by all the family. I challenge you not to shed a tear or two as well!

I agree that it's the better of the two versions. The old one was like candy, you couldn't take more than a bite without feeling sick from the cloying sweetness. Heyley Mills was making such awful grimaces all the time, trying to be cute, the aunt was a stunning beauty, and had started smiling from the start, without making a credible transition into her transformed self. That film is very dated, not to mention the many liberties it took with the story of the book: for instance, Nancy, the maid, who immediately takes pity on the orphan and becomes her best friend, in the Disney movie is initially hostile to her, and only warms to Pollyanna when Pollyanna does not betray her flirt with the unacceptable young man.This film is sober and extremely well made, sensibly directed, superbly acted, with an attention to period detail. My daughter, 11, agrees with me, she saw both in succession and found it far superior.

Delightful. Great acting all round. All ages love it.

Very inspiring story and beautifully acted. I do not believe that this is just 'too good to be true' in real life. It shows what, with a bit of hope things should be like. Some time time ago I watched a TV soap and it showed life with a very negative and depressing outlook. Polyanna is just the opposite. It believes for the best and never gives up. The relationships are unusual compared with what we expect in our society today. There are many wonderful quotations some of which do not lack humour. You need to listen carefully or watch it several times over to get the very best from it. There seems to be little said or done which does not have huge significance to the plot of this story. Amanda Burton's acting is magnificent. I think this film should not be missed!

Loved this adaptation much more like the book. So pleased I watched this one.