Kit Kittredge
Added 11/20/2009
If you're going to make an innocent film or a "family" film, this is how you do it.
The film is enjoyable and never mean-spirited *except where the plot calls for it*. The whole sassy/smarmy thing is old; Hollywood needs to get over it.
This film is full of real characters -- as real as they can be in a period piece -- who are *genuinely* kind and helpful with each other. It harks back to the Disney films and more innocent stories of decades past, and earns nearly every emotional moment it presents.
One of the more enjoyable film experiences I've had in a while. The performances are very good. The set-up and situation provide for a fun home environment (with numerous guests) in which some serious issues are portrayed in a light but realistic manner. The actors look like they're *actually having fun* doing this, and every one of them gives dignity to her/his role in a way that shows why they're the names we know, from Chris O'Donnell to Joan Cusack to Stanley Tucci to many others. Cusack has a monologue at the end that had me punching the chair with laughter; it's the kind of humor kids will enjoy, too. It's inimitable Cusack.
Nice to see something innocent and genuine for a change, with well-intentioned characters. Recommended.
P.S. Little Stirling and Countee are great; they will make any viewer smile.
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great for girls and families
Added 11/19/2009
This is an excellent movie that is loved by all. It is great to see entertaining and wholesome movies still being made!!!
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family favorite
Added 11/17/2009
We rented this movie after my 7 year old read Meet Kit. The whole family enjoyed watching it (except my 3 year old son) so much that we decided to buy it for our daughter. After watching it she couldn't wait to read the other books! Yes, it was a little corny at times, but great for families. Be aware, it covers the high points of the Kit series, not just one book, so if you haven't read them all, it's kind of a spoiler.
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Great Family Movie
Added 10/26/2009
A great fun clean family movie. Demonstrates that good family movies can be made (you'll love it!) and proud to share it.
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Kit Kittredge is AWESOME!
Added 9/17/2009
I thought that this would be a fabulous movie for my daughter. Well, it was and I thought that the entire family should watch together! It was a wonderful story about compassion and hard times just as we are having now. Get it now...for your whole family. Mine came in GREAT condition!
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great chick flick for moms and daugthers
Added 8/1/2009
This movie was super cute very real to the depression my 8yr and 5yr were able to set and enjoy this together
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movie buff
Added 5/4/2009
great family movie not, just a childrens flick. As an adult I found it action filled, and even an element of suspense and suprise twist.
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Good movie, good disc
Added 2/24/2009
Not sure why the other reviewer says that dvd is good enough. What an absurd thing to say. I also read some bad reviews on other websites for the image quality on this blu-ray, which I don't understand at all. The image looks lovely and it's very nicely rendered.
The movie is an above-average film for kids. It's rooted in everyday life harsh realities, without forgetting to be fun. It's not depressive at all, on the contrary, it tries to show the value of keeping your spirits up against adversity. The first half of the movie is more about the drama and it's more "realistic", the second half plays more like a classic old Disney kiddie mistery film. In the end the title character makes some growing up, and there's the happy ending we all want. The movie manages succesfully to have it both ways througout.
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