Anne of Green Gables

Anne of Green Gables is a movie that holds a special place in my heart. I first saw this with my mother years ago, and it quickly became our favorite movie. We must have watched it every time we were together. And no matter how many times we watched it, every viewing always seemed like the first time all over again. We laughed and cried at all the same places, and couldn't wait until the day when Gilbert and Anne would finally be together. My mother developed cancer and suffered for two years. This movie was a wonderful escape for her and myself. I lost her 4 months ago, and at first I thought I would never be able to watch this movie ever again, but I was wrong. It only means that much more to me now. For now it holds even more wonderful memories. This is a movie that is meant to be shared with someone special. Just as I did.

I have always loved the "Anne" books, and I always imagined myself as Anne Shirley. So I expected to be disappointed at "Anne of Green Gables." I was far from disappointed. Megan Follows was excellent as Anne Shirley. She captured the dreamy, romantic quality of Anne beautifully. All of the other actors were marvelous in the movie as well.

I think the countryside was also gorgeous, and the filming of it was breathtaking. It was an terrific movie!

I have been watching the film Anne of Green Gables since I was very young and reading the book for longer. Nothing I had ever see before had the same impact on me. Here was a girl, skinny and as a child not much to look at apart from this red hair that stood out a mile, a child who was ridiculed because of it, just like me as a child. I am the same as Anne and it felt like it had been written for me, after that first time I was hooked and watching it time and time again I never got tired. The many trials and tribulations she goes through in her life mirrors real life in many ways as we all hit the 'Depths of Despair' more than once in our lives.

Anyone who has not seen this film yet, I recommend that you watch it immediately, well, as soon as you can, you won't regret it. The version to watch is the one with Megan Follows in it as she definitely was the best person for the role of Anne.

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

When I read these books as a child.. I would read an installment and then watch the installment on television. I have been in love with the stories ever since. The characters are truly the embodiment of L.M. Montgomery's written word. She would be proud.

I grew up wanting Gilbert Blythe to be in love with me and for Diana Barry to be my best friend. I think that this series was and is excellent.

If you like this one, make sure to watch the sequel. It is a little more romantic and a little less adventurous, but aren't we all when we grow up??