guymdb Let's start with the positives, which are numerous. The adaptation is mostly accurate, with plenty of time to unfold; and the scenery and casting are top-notch. All the actors do a splendid job but Richard Farnsworth and Colleen Dewhurst as Matthew and Marilla Cuthbert steal the show, giving absolutely definitive portrayals! As for Anne and Gilbert, apparently it's almost blasphemy to criticise Megan Follows or Jonathan Crombie in any way. They are both totally winning in their roles, but I can't help wishing that the young versions of these characters had been played by more age-appropriate actors. Anne's aging throughout is impressive, but nowhere does she or Gilbert look 11. The young Anne's escapades are always charming but quite childish in nature, and would be more endearing if she didn't look 14 or 15. But she's such a lovely Anne, you can overlook this.As a lover of the novel, my main gripe with this adaptation is that the chronology is jumbled up. If you compare this against the novel you'll see that the incidents are all there but out of order. This is completely needless: when you have the luxury of a miniseries, why not just use the novel's structure as a model? Pretty simple really! Consequently many "small" changes have been made which are actually quite big. For instance, in the novel there is no "trial period" for Anne at Green Gables, as Marilla informs her early on that she can stay; in the tv series, keeping her in suspense seems cruel. Similarly there is a scene in the miniseries where Anne confesses that she inadvertently let a mouse drown in the sauce. People often single this out as a warm and funny moment, but nobody ever mentions that it's not actually in the novel! In reality Anne flavours a cake with Anodyne Liniment. So even though this adaptation is more or less accurate, one can see the beginnings of Kevin Sullivan's disregard for the source material - which becomes increasingly more blatant in his subsequent Anne movies.However, when all is said and done, this is a wonderful adaptation and easily the best out there! But that isn't hard since all the others to date are basically a waste of time. 8/10

SnoopyStyle Anne Shirley (Megan Follows) is a precocious overly-dramatic talkative 13 year old orphan forever struggling under servitude of others. She loves books. Elderly brother and sister, Marilla (Colleen Dewhurst) and kindly Matthew Cuthbert (Richard Farnsworth), want a young boy to help the farm. They are surprised to find Anne Shirley waiting at the train station. Eventually Marilla relents to let her stay. She befriends Diana Barry and has a combative relationship with Gilbert Blythe.This is a great TV mini-series. The first hour has the trio of Follows, Dewhurst and Farnsworth. Farnsworth is almost silent but has such a great presence. Dewhurst is absolutely brilliant and Follows creates the new standard for Anne Shirley. Then Anne has a new trio with Diana and Gilbert. It's a series of fun hap-hazard teen misadventures and a sweet coming-of-age story.

anniehutch I just recently watched this movie again and all I have to say is this is an amazing movie. I remember watching it on TV when I was younger and I feel in love right then and there! Megan Follows is a very, very convincing Anne. Now when I read the books I picture her. I watch this movie at least once every three or four months just to be inspired. It's heart warming and a wonderful movie for children and adults alike. This movie makes you feel like you're there with her experiencing everything with her and growing up along side of her. The locations are breathtaking. The acting is wonderful. The theme is timeless. The movie all in all is fabulous. I never get tired of watching it.

Girlie Grace Anne of Green Gables is one of my favorite movie. I love this movie and been watching it over and over again. I cannot get enough, i simply enjoy watching it. I think is is a very great movie that ever made. The actors/actress are very very good. I started to read the book at first and i love it,then i heard that you can get it on DVD and i bought it at once. It is full of excitement and very heart warming, from the starts till the end. I like way the characters made. I like the way that Anne Shirley make her life so exciting and fun and so the people around her. The binding with Marilla and Matthew as her adopted parents. The great kinder spirit friendship between Diana Barry and Anne. And the great romance of Anne Shirley and Gilbert Blythe is very touchy and exciting.