Reviews

I am a huge fan of the book and Amanda Root's portrayal of Anne, and I found this movie utterly charming. I loved the lightheartedness of it and felt it really captured Austen's smaller comedic moments in the book. I like how the writers chose to amplify different details than previous versions while keeping the heart. I thought at first they had changed the character of Anne and made her more like Elizabeth Bennett, but the story allowed Johnson to explore Anne's serious side as well. I thought she did well, especially in keeping her accent very understated. Benwick's hangdog face and portrayal were also a favorite of mine. The casting was top notch. Really well done!

This is a great compilation of bedtime stories, songs and interviews with kids all about sleep and dreams, centered around the Goodnight Moon story. The animation is magical! My daughter loves it, and it calms her down before bed. My favorite song is Hush Little Baby sung by Lauryn Hill, the animation that goes along with it is so soothing. Also great is Tar Beach read by Natalie Cole, and Aaron Neville's lullaby. Susan Sarandon reads the classic Goodnight Moon story beautifully, whispering at all the right parts. The kids that are interviewed are very articulate and precocious. It's almost hard to believe. Their stories can bring me to tears at times. A must have kids movie for going to bed time.