Picturesque Prince Edward Island is the setting for this marvellous mini series about a talkative and highly imaginative young orphan girl who is taken in by a brother and sister who were looking for a boy to help them tend their farm.
Megan Follows is wonderful as the dreamy Anne (with an 'e') Shirley, whose fiery temper and "feather brain ways" land her in hot water constantly. She plays the little girl growing up and coming to terms with reality and the challenges of life with real meaning. In support of her is the charming Richard Farnsworth and an outstanding Colleen Dewhurst as Matthew and Marilla Cuthbert. The entire cast are in fact a real pleasure.
Adding to this delightful film of L. M. Montgomery's novel is Hagood Hardy's music and the spectacular cinematography from Rene Ohashi. Kevin Sullivan directs with absolute assuredness as he delivers an impeccably well balanced show full of touching drama and charming humour, whilst his costume and set designers recreate the late 19th century with unerring accuracy.
"Anne of Green Gables" will do more than make you smile, it will have you positively beaming. An absolute must for all the family, and anyone who wishes to have their senses and emotions filled to the brim. Entirely disarming!
Sunday, July 3, 1994 - Video
Lucy Maud Montgomery's "Anne of Green Gables" has been splendidly adapted to the small screen by director Kevin Sullivan in this Canadian television production, recapturing the style and mood of the book and transporting the audience to the early 20th century with ease.
Totally charming in every way, this two part mini-series fills one's heart with emotion and one's eyes with tears. It is entertainment in the purest form. Colleen Dewhurst is an absolute must as the strict disciplinarian Marilla Cuthbert, a hard woman hiding a soft heart of pure gold, she is irresistible, as is the disarming "Anne with an 'e'", Megan Follows, the girl blessed with a wild imagination and a temper to match. Follows has absolutely no trouble endearing the audience to Montgomery's lovable "Anne of Green Gables", and the same can be said about the entire support cast, but especially Richard Farnsworth as Marilla's brother Matthew, the gentle, shy old man who falls for Anne's foolish, feather-brained ways.
Complimenting all the outstanding acting is Hagood Hardy's majestic score, Rene O'Hashi's spectacular cinematography ( which breathes life into the picturesque Prince Edward Island) and the wonderfully authentic costumes and sets.
Unfortunately the sequel, "Anne of Green Gables Part II", failed to live up to this picture's delightful splendour.
Sunday, July 16, 1995 - Video
Megan Follows is wonderful as the dreamy Anne (with an 'e') Shirley, whose fiery temper and "feather brain ways" land her in hot water constantly. She plays the little girl growing up and coming to terms with reality and the challenges of life with real meaning. In support of her is the charming Richard Farnsworth and an outstanding Colleen Dewhurst as Matthew and Marilla Cuthbert. The entire cast are in fact a real pleasure.
Adding to this delightful film of L. M. Montgomery's novel is Hagood Hardy's music and the spectacular cinematography from Rene Ohashi. Kevin Sullivan directs with absolute assuredness as he delivers an impeccably well balanced show full of touching drama and charming humour, whilst his costume and set designers recreate the late 19th century with unerring accuracy.
"Anne of Green Gables" will do more than make you smile, it will have you positively beaming. An absolute must for all the family, and anyone who wishes to have their senses and emotions filled to the brim. Entirely disarming!
Sunday, July 3, 1994 - Video
Lucy Maud Montgomery's "Anne of Green Gables" has been splendidly adapted to the small screen by director Kevin Sullivan in this Canadian television production, recapturing the style and mood of the book and transporting the audience to the early 20th century with ease.
Totally charming in every way, this two part mini-series fills one's heart with emotion and one's eyes with tears. It is entertainment in the purest form. Colleen Dewhurst is an absolute must as the strict disciplinarian Marilla Cuthbert, a hard woman hiding a soft heart of pure gold, she is irresistible, as is the disarming "Anne with an 'e'", Megan Follows, the girl blessed with a wild imagination and a temper to match. Follows has absolutely no trouble endearing the audience to Montgomery's lovable "Anne of Green Gables", and the same can be said about the entire support cast, but especially Richard Farnsworth as Marilla's brother Matthew, the gentle, shy old man who falls for Anne's foolish, feather-brained ways.
Complimenting all the outstanding acting is Hagood Hardy's majestic score, Rene O'Hashi's spectacular cinematography ( which breathes life into the picturesque Prince Edward Island) and the wonderfully authentic costumes and sets.
Unfortunately the sequel, "Anne of Green Gables Part II", failed to live up to this picture's delightful splendour.
Sunday, July 16, 1995 - Video