I love this movie so much

Absolutely Fantastic

At first rather annoying in its heavy emphasis on reenactments, this movie ultimately proves fascinating, simply because the complicated, highly dramatic tale it tells still almost defies belief.

The film's masterful storytelling did its job. The message was clear. No need to overdo.

My Mother and I watch Anne of Green Gables over and over again, and it never gets old or boring.I cannot fault this movie, it's perfect. From the scenery, to the music, and the wonderful acting, it's a movie I watch if I am having a bad day or feeling sorry for myself, I put it on and get lost in the beauty of it all. The movie always brings a smile to my face, and I walk away looking at life a little different and a little less selfishly.Anne is an orphan, who is sent to Prince Edward Island to live with an elderly brother and sister, Marilla and Matthew. She gets off to a rocky start, but soon everyone is besotted with Anne and her vivid imagination and zest for life, including the handsome Gilbert Blythe, who angers Anne on her first day of school and swears she will never forgive. Without a doubt, the thing that really makes it work is Megan Follows as Anne. What a wonderful actress! The main role was so important that if it was miscast the whole movie might have failed, but I've never seen a more perfect casting in my life.That being said, the whole cast was great! Colleen Dewhurst and Richard Farnsworth were excellent as Marilla and Matthew. Their characters were adorable, both loving their "Anne girl" in different ways, he quietly and affectionately, her strict and proper, yet I never doubted Marilla loved Anne. And the guy who played Gilbert was a bit of a spunk. I love a good love story, and spent most of the movie the first time I watched it praying that Gilbert and Anne would put aside their differences and end up together. The fact that she was so stubborn and proud, I didn't think it would ever happen. Thank goodness Marilla saved the day by warning Anne about how she had lost the man she loved (Gilbert's father) years ago by being stubborn and not forgiving him when she had the chance. Just the little push Anne needed I think!

I simply love this movie. I first saw it with my mother when I was about 8 or 9, and we both fell in love. Kevin Sullivan takes such care into recreating Avonlea. He's created a whole majestic universe, and you feel like you are a member. When a character has done something good and people in the movie applaud, you feel like applauding with them. I have resisted many times the urge to cry, laugh, and cheer while watching this movie. The actors are fantastic. Megan Follows is brilliant, and she really embodies what Anne is all about. Jonathan Crombie as Gilbert is also amazing. I can watch this movie over and over again. I also like that it stays very true to the novel, with little differences here and there to make it more dramatic and make it flow easily, but it doesn't feel butchered. I would definitely recommend this movie to anyone.

Well, I was 14 when I first saw Anne of Green Gables on the PBS channel for a pledge drive. I didn't read the books or anything. I asked my mom if she has seen it and she told me it was stupid and she didn't like it at all, but in spite of her dislike I watched it. It's a tale that just about every girl can relate to...trying to fit in, being competitive/defying everyone, having that one bestest best friend forever and girls that are most certainly not, new dresses, handsome school boys, or prospects of graduating and going off to college or work. This movie isn't for every one though...Anne can be a little too imaginative for some people (like my mom), but she can also be insightful and help young girls discover themselves as "kindred spirits."

I first saw the Anne of Green Gables mini-series on PBS and immediately fell in love with the characters, the scenery and the music. I never tire of this movie. I think I've probably seen it 50 times. Megan Follows really captures the spirit of that irrepressible young orphan Anne Shirley. Colleen Dewhurst and Richard Farnsworth really give stellar performances as well. Richard Farnsworth plays the character Matthew Cuthbert and that character was part of the reason I ended up naming my firstborn son Matthew. I can't think of a better movie to share with your family. This movie was beautifully written and filmed and I highly recommend it!