Le avventure di Felicity
Aggiungi una trama nella tua linguaIn Colonial America, shortly before the American Revolution, a young girl tries to rescue a horse from an abusive owner.In Colonial America, shortly before the American Revolution, a young girl tries to rescue a horse from an abusive owner.In Colonial America, shortly before the American Revolution, a young girl tries to rescue a horse from an abusive owner.
- Premi
- 3 candidature totali
- Jiggy Nye
- (as Geza Kovacs)
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I loved that this was a movie that the whole family could enjoy together. It's a refreshing change from what we usually see on TV and in the movies.
Please, Hollywood! More of these types of films! There IS a market for it out here!
We are taken back to 1775 Virginia, when the Revolutionary War is on the brink, and tension between Patriots and Loyalists is mounting. As it is with all the American Girl stories, these historic events are seen through the eyes of a young girl, Felicity, who is tired of having to be proper and longs to be independent. She falls in love with a wild horse owned by a cruel farmer, befriends Loyalist Elizabeth Cole, and most importantly, learns what it means to have courage in a changing world.
As with Samantha, much of the movie is taken straight from the original American Girl stories, which is sure to delight young fans of Felicity and the American Girl Collection. But the stunning scenery, and lavish, authentic costumes, not to mention all the historical references, make it thoroughly entertaining for the grown-ups in the audience, as well.
The young stars of this movie are so good, they almost upstage the adults, although everybody does a nice job of combining sweetness with believability. Shailene Woodley does a fantastic job as Felicity, and Katie Henney gives Elizabeth Cole a nice British accent (Miss Henney is our tour guide through the American Girl Place on the Samantha DVD Special Features). And has anyone ever heard of Geza Kovacs? He makes quite a scene in the relatively minor role of the cruel Jiggy Nye.
Great family fun, and a truly enjoyable adventure!
Felicity lives in a difficult era -- her father and grandfather, though they live in the same house, are on opposite sides of the issue of American independence. All the adults seem to have strong feelings one way or the other about the war and undertones of uncertainty are everywhere, making it confusing for Felicity and her friend Elizabeth.
Intertwined with this question of American freedom is Felicity's strong commitment to free an oppressed horse from its abusive owner. She is a bit disobedient at times, but you can't help admiring her determination to do what's right, especially given that she lived in a time when a girl's "education" was limited to lessons in dance and tea-service.
The historical value and the human themes make this a fascinating movie for the whole family.
Like Samantha: An American Girl Holiday (the previous installment in the An American Girl series), the film is technically well created: the costumes, music, scenery and photography are all well above the average TV movie level. The story, however, is less diverse and the overwhelming righteousness of Felicity starts getting uninteresting soon. There are also some excruciatingly cheesy moments in the film. Even so, the target audience (young girls and their families) can expect to like the movie alright.
Lo sapevi?
- QuizShailene Woodley was 13 and a half when she did this movie.
- BlooperShailene Woodley clearly has pierced ears in the scene where she yells at Ben for running away. Not many people, especially children, had pierced ears in 1775, when this film takes place.
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Felicity Merriman: [runs up to Elizabeth] Elizabeth, how are you? I've missed you so.
Elizabeth Cole: I'm sorry about your Grandfather, Felicity. Please accept my condolences.
[walks away]
Felicity Merriman: Elizabeth, what's happened? You're so grown up.
Elizabeth Cole: I do not have time for idle chatter.
Felicity Merriman: Have I done something wrong?
Elizabeth Cole: You haven't done anything. My father's been arrested.
Felicity Merriman: Arrested? Whatever for?
Elizabeth Cole: For being a Loyalist!
Felicity Merriman: I'll talk to my father, he can get him out, he knows important people.
Elizabeth Cole: Your father knows important Patriots. The very same ones who put him in jail. What makes you so sure they'll do it? What makes you so sure he will?
Felicity Merriman: My father's different from them, Elizabeth. You know he is. You can trust him. He won't stand for injustice.
- ConnessioniFollowed by Molly: An American Girl on the Home Front (2006)
- Colonne sonoreLillibullero
(uncredited)
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Fife tune as militia marches
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- Felicity: An American Girl Adventure
- Luoghi delle riprese
- Black Creek Pioneer Village, North York, Toronto, Ontario, Canada(Williamsburg, Virginia)
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- Budget
- 6.800.000 USD (previsto)