A LITTLE PRINCESS
Liesel
Matthews, Eleanor Bron, Liam Cunningham
Warner
Bros.; Directed by Alfonso Cuaron
Rated
G; 97 minutes; 1995
Based on the book Sara Crewe by
Frances Hodgson Burnett, this remake of the 1939 classic THE LITTLE PRINCESS
starring Shirley Temple is a delightfully charming film filled with energy,
humor, sensitivity, and love. With stunning cinematography, A LITTLE PRINCESS
is the extraordinary story of one young girl’s fantastic life.
Reviews
"Joyous and irresistible! A bright,
beautiful, stirringly lovely children’s film. This one revels in an exuberant
sense of display."
- Janet Maslin, NEW YORK TIMES
"Two thumbs up, way up, for this
wonderful children’s film which is also great for parents to see."
- SISKEL & EBERT
"**** Triumphant!
Stunning."
- Michael Medved, NEW YORK POST
"This movie is magic! Stunningly
beautiful. It’s like stepping into a fantasy. The rare kids film that grownups
will want to see again and again."
- Joel Siegel, GOOD MORNING AMERICA
"Brilliant! Brimming with humor,
warmth and a sparkle that rekindles the youthful spirit in all of us. A LITTLE
PRINCESS comes alive with an excitement that is purely magical!"
- Ron Brewington, AMERICAN URBAN RADIO
NETWORK
"An unexpected delight! A LITTLE
PRINCESS has it all. A perfectly wonderful family treat."
- Joanna Langfield, THE MOVIE MINUTE
"Delightful. A timeless
jewel."
- Jeff Craig, SIXTY SECOND PREVIEW
"Gorgeous, lyrical and very
touching."
- Michael Medved, SNEAK PREVIEWS
"Irresistible."
- Barbara & Scott Siegel,
WNEW-FM/SIEGEL ENTERTAINMENT SYNDICATE
"****. They just
don’t make them like this anymore."
- Bob Healy, SATELLITE NEWS NETWORK
"Captivating. Charming, moving and
suspenseful."
- Carol Weston, PARENTS MAGAZINE REVIEW
LINE
"Enchanting."
- Susan Granger, CRN & AMERICAN MOVIE CLASSICS
"A classic. An outstanding film for
the entire family."
- Joanna Levenglick, THE KIDS NEWS
NETWORK
"An enchanting fantasy—A LITTLE
PRINCESS casts the type of spell most family films can only dream about."
- Kenneth Turan, LOS ANGELES TIMES