Les chemins du courage

I grew up with a book on Heidi so thought I would give this movie a chance. It exceeded my expectations. It has all the elements of a great movie, including an interesting time period, deep characters, drama, cliff hanging scenes, love and spectacular scenery! Extra points for being family friendly!

Action packed skiing themed rom com featuring Charlie Sheen back when he was still allowed to work with children

I watched this movie when it was released on VHS. Over the years I have seen this movie many times, I bought it on dvd a few years back and have watched it with my children. It is a perfect kid's movie.

As per IMDB's storyline for the film: ' In this version of "Heidi," a young Swiss girl is sent off to boarding school at the beginning of World War I. '

Sorry .. WRONG! Heidi is not actually "sent" off to boarding school in this film, but rather she choses to go - on her own free will!

As usual, IMDB's misleading info. Is written by someone who probably hasn't even seen the film!

The TRUE story of Heidi sees a young girl living in the Swiss mountains with her Grandfather. She needs him and he needs her - as he realises by the film's end.

However, THIS film really has nothing to do with the classic and much beloved story that people of young & old and in between have enjoyed for many, many years. This very far-fetched film's main aim is practically nothing but abuse and neglect - right from the moment Heidi arrives at the boarding school .. and it really doesn't end until, literally, the last 5-10 mins. Of the film.

So, if you're looking for a film about the TRUE story of Heidi, I suggest steering clear of this film altogether. (I wouldn't even rate it a 1/10 AND it's definitely NOT for children!)

Other than Leslie Caron, the script, direction, and acting was poor. Leslie acted and played the role well. Heidi and her father were ok but .. not worth 15 minutes much less the full movie.

The orphanage owner was annoying as was the role of Ursula. There was no need for overacting. Charlie sheen became a better actor later but this was not worth watching ..

I am shocked by the good reviews. If you want a feel good kids movie then Oliver Twist or king of the hill with Adrien Brody and Jess Bradford, Jeroen krabbe.