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This is a series of movies based on "America Dolls". The others have been duds, what sets this movie above the sentimental platitudes, is the attention to detail of the era. Sure, this movie is really YA oriented, but an adult viewing this flick, will find a wealth of information on "The Great Depression". And with today's economic meltdown and our near depression status, it is understandable how we got through the first one and might fail during the current. Times were different. Government was not involved and it took a world war to get us out of it. This won't happen today. But it is delightful watch these (at times) overly enthusiastic characters. If you look past the dribble, you will see the harsh reality of a very bleak time in our history. Breslin, always cute, executes too much "cuteness". Other cast members, particularly a very funny featured role by Joan Cusack more than makes up for the somewhat schmaltzy performances. I gave this five stars because the movie deals with some very ignored topics of the time: "Hoovervilles", evictions, taking in boarders to make the mortgage...sound familiar? If it doesn't then you have your head buried in concrete. This is a pleasant movie with some great insights of a bygone time that unfortunately is repeating itself. Terry D. Robertson author FILL MY EYES THE BACKSIDE OF YESTERDAY BROKEN WINDOWS (aka Susanfan)Read full review
A little slow moving and it lost my grandkid’s interest. It is a sweet story. Loved the young actress in “Little Miss Sunshine.” This movie was just ok. I think the fact it was of a different era kind of threw the kids off.
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***MINIMAL SPOILERS*** Rated G. Based during the Great Depression of the 1930's, the Kittredge family eventually must make adaptations to their lifestyle once the father Jack K ( Chris O' Donnell) loses the car dealership. He heads to Chicago to find work. The 10 year old daughter Kit (Abigail Breslin) sticks to her goals as wanting to be a beat reporter for the Cincinnati newspaper. Julia Ormond plays the mother, who craftily rearranges her home and rents out rooms, to which they meet many different characters along the way. When the mother's safebox is stolen, all eyes turn towards Will, the newer hobo friend that had recently worked the yard for food. Not giving up, Kit and her friends decide to figure out who really did this. The police insist that the robbery was definitely an "inside job", but if not Will, who? Also starring Stanley Tucci as the magician, and his brother brings a capuchim monkey later. Good entertainment for the entire family, and the children can learn some things about American History.Read full review
This movie really shows what it "might" have been like to live during the Depression Era. I highly recomend it, especially for children and teens that haven't a clue what it would be like to live with very little and still be content. -All American Girl products are of the highest quality, and their books & movies are true to life, taking you back into a time few of us (if any) have ever seen. They give you a small glimpse into America's past.
This movie was a must buy after our daughter choose kit and ruthie to be her american gir dolls, this was a great family movie especially during this economy we're living in now so it was factual, entertaining and helped give a message about being frugal, reusing things and making the best of what you've got! we loved this movie and my 8 yr. old sat fixed watching every thing and after it it led us to a discussion on the state of the world today so any thing that gives you the chance to have a "learning"conversation with your child is an a plus! you don't have to have an american girl doll(although after watching this you may want one)you don't even need an 8 yr old girl THIS IS A GREAT FAMILY MOVIE
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