This 1985 Anne of Green Gables has always been one of my all-time favourites. I love the book also, and while I am the kind of person who watches an adaptation on its own merits while sometimes suggesting what could have been done instead, I found this adaptation to be true in detail and spirit to the book. The adaptation looks beautiful, lush scenery, beautiful but never idealistic costumes and photography are definite things to like, as well as the charming lilting score. The script has its fair share of droll and heart-warming moments, and the story is still the one I know and love, timeless, thought-provoking and simply beautiful. The pacing I found perfect, I personally never found it flat, then again I was so entranced in everything else I would have overlooked it. The acting I can't fault, Megan Follows is a wonderful actress and her Anne is always likable. Jonathan Crombie also embodies the role of Gilbert, Collette Dewhurst's performance is a perfect blend of hard and soft and Richard Farnsworth is a charming Matthew. In conclusion, amazing, was a favourite, still is and always will be. 10/10 Bethany Cox
Review of Anne of Green Gables
