lgallon Reviews

Anne with an E (2017–2019)

Wonderful! Exceeded My Expectations.

[10/10 · 28 March 2017]

My exceptions of this revival was very low as I felt nothing could compare to Kevin Sullivan's 1985 adaptation. My expectations were exceeded tremendously!! This version is absolutely splendid so far. I never thought another actress could portray Anne as well as Megan Follows, but I was mistaken, as Amybeth McNulty does a phenomenal job of Anne's portrayal.

The costumes, sets, and scenery is marvelous and breathtaking, and the cinematography is wonderful. Everything in this series is captured so beautifully.

I am completely enthralled by the realism that has been incorporated into this story. This adaptation captures more darkness then any of the previous versions. The realism and darkness was a little jarring to see at first, but I soon found that it made for a much better gripping and realistic tale.

I saw myself laughing and crying all within one installment.

I'm looking forward to seeing plenty more of this wonderful series.

Happy Christmas, Miss King (1998 TV Movie)

A Lacklustre Reunion Movie

[3/10 · 8 January 2017]

I adored the series so much! I was so sad when it ended. Although it finished with a few loose ends I was more then satisfied and didn't feel more was necessary. Of course when I heard a reunion movie was in the works, I was excited. I looked forward to seeing all the cast back together again and revisiting the beautiful town of Avonlea. I had such high expectations and hoped that the movie would provide all the same delightfulness the series offered. Sadly, that wasn't the case.

The first thing that I was terribly upset about was that 2 key characters were missing, no Gus Pike or Jasper Dale. They were such a huge staple in the series especially towards the end. What were the creators thinking not including them. At least 10+ characters were missing and some without any explanation.

The pettibone's were not included. No Muriel Stacey, and not even a mention of Davey and Dora. The most disappointing was that Sara Stanley's whereabouts wasn't mentioned at all either. She was the biggest part of the series in the first 4 seasons, how could they not include her in this reunion.

Another thing I enjoyed most about the series was the beautiful scenery and exterior and interior sets. They were such a big part of the series. The rolling hills, the roads, the bridge, the pond frozen over for skating, lighthouse and mostly the village. None of which were present in this reunion, not even the king farm or rose cottage. The worse was that the movie was filmed in summer and fake snow was added to give the illusion that it was actually winter. All the interior sets were different expect for the king farm interior. This film did not capture the world of Avonlea at all.

The story telling was lacklustre at best, very dark and depressing. If you enjoyed the series and was satisfied with the end, please avoid this mess. Yes, it was nice to see some of the cast back together again, but not worth tarnishing the magic and greatness the series provided.

Avonlea (1990–1998)

Magical, Spectacular, my childhood

[10/10 · 6 November 2016]

This show was an unforgettable part of my childhood. I remember gathering together with my family every Sunday evening at 7pm and would fall in love with an exciting world full of romance, adventure, good values, and love for a town and its community. I would be transported to a simpler time where morals and respect for family was valued. The characters were unforgettable and the acting was superb. The scenery was breathtaking, and each story that was told was remarkable. I was so fortune to visit were the show was filmed, and I must say the scenery was just as spectacular as it was on TV. From beginning to end this show was an absolute gem. I would certainly recommend this series! It's an absolute classic.