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Samantha - An American Girl Holiday
Average Customer Review : 4.5/5 based on 59 reviews
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Editorial Reviews
The American Girl collection of books, dolls, and accessories makes its film debut in this inaugural title featuring bestselling character Samantha, in a live-action holiday story set in 1904. AnnaSophia Robb plays Samantha Parkington, a poised yet playful 9-year-old who lives with her wealthy grandmother (Mia Farrow) in a country estate after the untimely death of her parents. Still grieving her loss, Samantha takes comfort in her friendships with new pal Nellie, a servant girl, and her dashing Uncle Gard (Jordan Bridges), a successful businessman. When Uncle Gard marries Cornelia (Rebecca Mader), Samantha is reluctant to embrace this female "intruder" until she spends three months with the newlyweds in New York City. In time, Samantha grows to trust and admire Cornelia, a spirited suffragette. Emboldened by Cornelia's example, Samantha takes her own courageous risks to improve the plight of some young orphans. This superbly produced film provides a glimpse into America during the Industrial Revolution, while showcasing the promising talents of young Robb. (Ages 8 and older) --Lynn Gibson
Spotlight Reviews
Awesome Movie! (2009-01-07)
Customer Review : 5
Great movie for young girls! My 10 year old daughter loved it and I really enjoyed also!
Cute & Heart-warming (2008-12-31)
Customer Review : 4
*It is strange that as a guy who had children's lit in college, and is married to a teacher, and has raised two girls of my own, one of which is an English teacher, that I had never heard of An American Girl Series. After reading a review on one of the books I thought my Grand daughter might like them, and then when night while doing some maintenance on my youngest girl's computer, I saw the set on her book shelf. I asked her about them, (she said they were my oldest girls books) and she started reading them and has enjoyed them very much.
While home for Christmas vacation, my wife and I decided to watch this DVD "Samantha- an American Girl Holiday" and we quite enjoyed it. To be honest though, the acting was a bit stilted, especially by the two young stars of the movie, which is usually the case with young kids in starring roles, but they were such beautiful children and the story was so sweet, that it didn't seem to matter much.
This story is a story about love and friendship and also of women's rights as well as children's rights. Set in the beginning of the twentieth century and the dawn of the industrial revolution. It is an interesting tale of the two America's of the era.
3 1/2*
DVD (2008-12-01)
Customer Review : 5
The quality is good, price is cheapper and delivery is fast.
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Beautiful and Fantastic! (2008-10-09)
Customer Review : 5
I just watched my first American Girl movie day-before-yesterday and I immediately had to go and find some more. I haven't been let down. This is my second movie in the series to see and my Mother and I both had tears welling in our eyes throughout the entire film. It is sweet, relevant to modern day issues even, and it shows the importance of friendship and family. I like how the movies encourage involvement in causes. So far the ones I've seen have all been perfectly clean and wonderful for family viewing. I really think they are suited for all ages, as the stories are so well done. I recommend this movie and recommend it some more. I can't wait to see more in the series.
Absolutely Delightful! (2008-07-20)
Customer Review : 5
By way of disclosure, I am an American Girls Junkie, as are my wife and daughter. Their books and movies provide an excellent mechanism with which to teach living history to young girls. "Samantha, An American Girl Holiday" is no exception.
For those of you unfamiliar with Samantha, she is a wealthy orphan living in New York in 1904. This movie tells the story of Samantha's developing friendship with Nellie O' Malley, the daughter of an Irish domestic servant. As the film progresses, the viewer enjoys the breakdown of distinctions between social classes, first among the children, then among the adults.
From an historical perspective, it shows the life of the wealthy, their servants and the suffragette movement.
The movie is Pollyannaish, to be sure, but still delightful. Enjoy as you learn!
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