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A Little Princess (1995)
Released By: Warner Home Video   Rating: G   In Theaters: N/A
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Studio: Warner Home Video
Genre: Family
MPAA Rating: G
Director: Alfonso Cuaron
Language: English
Official Website: N/A
Theatrical Release: N/A
Home Video Release: N/A
Cast: Eleanor Bron, Liam Cunningham, Liesel Matthews
Published ID: 5637
UPC: 085391910022,
Plot: A privileged, free-spirited young girl tries to adapt to life in a strict boarding school in this charming, critically acclaimed children's fantasy. Adapting a novel by Frances Hodgson Burnett, also the author of {-The Secret Garden}, the film shifts the story's setting to World War I. 10 year-old Sara Crewe (Liesel Matthews) has been left in a respected New York City boarding school while her British father heads overseas to fight. Filled with wild stories and a playful attitude, the unconventional Sara becomes popular amongst her classmates but quickly comes into conflict with the harsh headmistress, Miss Minchin (Eleanor Bron), who attempts to quash the child's individuality. The young girl's situation takes a serious turn for the worse when she unexpectedly receives word of her father's death, and, suddenly impoverished, is forced into life as a servant. Treated as a lesser class of person by her former companions, Sara instead befriends her fellow servants and turns to the power of imagination in order to maintain hope for the future. In addition to changing the story's setting, screenwriters Richard LaGravenese and Elizabeth Chandler add a layer of Indian mythology to the tale, allowing director Alfonso Cuaron the chance to punctuate the riches-to-rags fable with a series of lush, imaginative fantasy sequences. Though A Little Princess had difficulty attracting audiences during its initial run, its visual splendor and touching storytelling were praised by many critics, several of whom proclaimed the film one of the best family-oriented productions of its time. ~ Judd Blaise, All Movie Guide
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Dosen't follow the book completely, but wonderful movie
Added 1/26/2010

One of my all-time favorite movies....it may not follow the book completely, but it is a magical, beautiful movie that all little girls will love.
0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
Capable adaptation
Added 12/28/2009

The Bottom Line:

Though A Little Princess sometimes veers too much towards stupid-kid-cinema (e.g. awful reaction shots of little girls snickering while some evil adult gets his/her comeuppance) it's a pretty good adaptation of the classic children's story that (mainly) resists amping up the drama and is directed with a deft hand by Cuaron; it's not great but it's a family movie that won't make adults reach for the nearest handgun.

3/4

0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
My Favorite Movie
Added 12/2/2009

The is one of my favorite movies from my childhood and I bought it to pass it on to my 7-year old cousin. She's always been wondering why I say that all girls are princesses and now she'll know where I got it from.
0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
great movie
Added 8/29/2009

This is a great movie. My little girl loves it. The movie is as described. I am very please with this purchase. Will purchase more movies.
0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
For My Wife
Added 8/8/2009

My wife just turned 30 and had wanted some things from her youth. This was one of her favorite movies so I bought it for her. It came in quickly and was in excellent condition.
1 out of 1 people found this helpful.
Dosen't follow the book completely, but wonderful movie
Added 1/26/2010

One of my all-time favorite movies....it may not follow the book completely, but it is a magical, beautiful movie that all little girls will love.
0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
Capable adaptation
Added 12/28/2009

The Bottom Line:

Though A Little Princess sometimes veers too much towards stupid-kid-cinema (e.g. awful reaction shots of little girls snickering while some evil adult gets his/her comeuppance) it's a pretty good adaptation of the classic children's story that (mainly) resists amping up the drama and is directed with a deft hand by Cuaron; it's not great but it's a family movie that won't make adults reach for the nearest handgun.

3/4

0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
My Favorite Movie
Added 12/2/2009

The is one of my favorite movies from my childhood and I bought it to pass it on to my 7-year old cousin. She's always been wondering why I say that all girls are princesses and now she'll know where I got it from.
0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
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