Anne of Green Gables [DVD] [Region 1] [NTSC]

A truely heart warming adaptation of the classic story with amazingly assured and sincere central performances, sumptious photography and a haunting music scrore - far superior to Netflix's dire "Anne With An E" and now on (REGION FREE) blu RAy from USA we can view it as never before - fully restored in 16:9 Widescreen with 5.1 audio and a rich non smeary, grain-free, sharp and detailed picture. Megan Follows is amazing

Can not say how much I love Anne of Green Gables, and this is one of those films which scare you because you find yourself shouting at the TV screen alongside the characters and talking to yourself about how awesome it is! Such a good film to watch on a Sunday afternoon with a hot drink that will leave you smiling

Best film ever jist love this film,

The best version of this lovely tale there is, Megan Follows is just right as Anne, portrays her as no other actress can.

An outstanding film with a fine cast. I had it on video and was anxious to replace it on DVD. It was fully up to expectation

Important note: The following DVD set is in a Region 1. To view it properly, the best solutions would be to either buy a Region free DVD player or to download the free software called VLC player. A wonderful software which has allowed me to view on my computer or laptop movies from all over the world.Of the Avonlea universe, I had watched the "Road to Avonlea" show as a child, but not the renowned "Anne of Green Gables" mini-series that gave to Megan Follows and Kevin Sullivan the popularity and respect they've gotten.So it was last year that I took the chance to look at this series which I had only seen excerpts and photos in books, but not its episodes. And of what I saw on this 2002 DVD, I can definitely say that this movie deserves all the success it got.Based on the classic novel "Anne of Green Gables" novel by L.M. Montgomery, viewers get to see Anne Shirley's departure from a troubling surrogate family in Nova Scotia for an orphanage that would eventually get her adopted into the Cuthberts family who live in a property called "Green Gables". Located in Avonlea down on Prince Edward Island, this house becomes the central stage for the many ups and downs that Anne Shirley, Marrilla, and Matthew Cuthbert experience as Anne gets into trouble with Rachel Lynde, Gildert Blythe, and the other villagers of their community. A storyline that spans several years where Anne grows from a twelve year old child to a sixteen year old teenager.About the story the adaptation is excellent. Indeed, no parts in the movie drag, and even better, the movie takes the time to introduce us to Anne's former life in Nova Scotia as we witness some of the abuse she endured there. Personally, I felt this was an excellent add-on as it allows us to see how Anne's imaginary games are caused by this troubling lifestyle and are an attempt to escape this rough reality. In another note, this adaptation was for Sullivan the chance to improve some plotlines from the original novel, like the relationship between Prissy Andrews and their teacher Mr. Phillips which, as he states in the commentaries, wasn't well developed. Of that storyline, Sullivan presents instead a more realistic and bittersweet ending, but which connects well with Mr.Phillips's original departure during the novel.Regarding the actors, everyone is perfectly cast, especially Megan Fellows who, due to this role, will always be known to the world as Anne Shirley, though I wish for her the best in her career and lots of roles as inspiring as this one. As for Colleen Dewhurst and Richard Farnsworth, they both are perfect as Anne's adoptive parents the same way Patricia Hamilton is as the very open Rachel Lynde. On a side note it is interesting to see that some guest actors in this mini-series would end up on the "Road to Avonlea" show like Cedric Smith, Jackie Burroughs, Robert Collins, and Lally Cadeau. Why, seeing Sara Polley's mother's name as Casting director is ironic as people working on this movie would end up working for the 80-90's TV show. And to think that Jonathan Crombie just died last April is heartbreaking as he's the perfect Gilbert Blythe and you can tell that his chemistry with Sarah is strong as together their scenes are perfect. So I would like to also take the occasion to offer my condolences to his family and his friends, in this tragic moment for them.Now about the 2002 DVD copy I have, the image is sharp, but not in widescreen as other versions might offer. And even though not in HD , the colors are sharp, although for a shot where Anne speaks to Diana about some letter she intend to give to Gilbert, several white spots appear in her shot, which is too bad as the movie could have gotten a better transfer on DVD. Of the sound quality, the voices are offered in its original English version, but also in Spanish and French Canadian dubbings. Speaking of that French Canadian dubbing, I encourage it for people who practice or learn French to listen to it as the voices are clear and their acting correspond well to the actors' performances, even enriching it with a vitality that make the scenes more poignant. Why, it is interesting to know that the French Canadian voices for Anne Shirley, Marilla Cuthbert, Rachel Lynde, and Mr. Phillips are the same that participated in the French dubbing of Isao Takahata and Hayao Miyazaki's version of "Anne of Green Gables"; which creates a wonderful interconnecting irony that many people working on this Anime got involved with Sullivan's movies and series.Maybe one day I shall buy a sharper version of that movie, but as of now, I'm quite content with this 2002 copy of Anne of Green Gables. A wonderful series that shall be as well remembered as Montgomery's original classic.

This is listed as Region 1 so be careful if your DVD player will not play this region. My Blue-ray player plays it well.The sound quality is OK. My wife wanted to see this old TV series and this gave her the opportunity.

Good thanks

I bought this for my daughter in law, for her birthday. She LOVES it, and thoroughly enjoyed receiving it.

Tout est parfait, merci !

me llegó nueva de paquete, en un solo disco con lados A y B, en buenas condiciones la imagen.... la disfrutamos mucho a pesar de que no tiene subtítulos en español.

Bellissima versione di anna dai capelli rossi. Da rivedere ottanta volte

Tal y como la recordaba.