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Stream Heidi Movie Online

Samedi, août 14th, 2010
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Movie Title: Heidi
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“Heidi” is a charming film, and one of Shirley Temple’s best star vehicles. It was originally released in 1937, near the end of Temple’s long reign as the Number One box office attraction in America. In addition to a captivating performance by Miss Temple in the title role, it features excellent supporting turns from Jean Hersholt as the Grandfather, and the wonderful character actress Mary Nash as Temple’s vitriolic adult nemesis (she also did a masterful job of menacing poor Shirley in the 1939 version of “The Little Princess”). Give the movie ****1/2 for its endearing sentimentality and lush production.

But rate the DVD an utter BOMB, and a dud at that. Fox Home Video offers two versions of the film on this disc, neither one of which is an acceptable transfer of this fondly-remembered and eagerly-anticipated release. One is the wretched “colorized” version that was released during that dreadful time in film history when modern businessmen dared to tamper with the classic artistry of bona fide filmmakers from the Golden Era (an experiment which critics and consumers alike rejected … how many black and white classics are being colorized today?). The other version offered on the DVD is a substandard transfer of a very poor black and white print that is an insult to consumers. It doesn’t do the original film justice, and more importantly, it’s NOT the best print currently available. I predict that in a couple of years, Fox will offer a “newly restored” edition, and make the public buy this title once again to get an improved copy that should be available NOW. (Can you say, “Disney’s ‘Little Mermaid’”?)

I recommend you wait, and hold on to your money. Do not encourage studios by purchasing whatever inferior product they toss into the marketplace. This DVD is an insult to both Miss Temple whose box office popularity saved 20th Century-Fox from ruin during the depths of the Depression, and to the public who wishes to enjoy her unique talents on DVD.

When eight-year-old Heidi (played by Shirley Temple) is orphaned, her maternal Aunt Dete (Mady Christians) takes her to live with her gruff and unsociable paternal grandfather, Adolph Kramer (Jean Hersholt). Through her sweetness and love, she brings the Grandfather out of his shell, and back into the company of men. Disaster strikes when Aunt Dete steals Heidi away to be the companion of a rich man’s invalid daughter (Marcia Mae Jones). Showing nothing but kindness to all around her, she holds out hope that somehow she will be reunited with her grandfather and all of her friends. [Black-and-white, created in 1937, with a running time of 1 hour, 28 minutes.]

Perhaps a little saccharin compared to today’s movies (thank God!), Heidi still has a powerful storyline. Combining rich dialogue with beautiful scenery, this movie even includes a sleigh-chase scene! I must also mention that this movie includes Arthur Treacher (playing Andrews the Butler), one of my personal favorites.

This movie is such a wonderful echo from another time. I must say that I doubt that the Hollywood of today could produce such an uplifting story, full of wonderful values. I have two children (7 and 10), and this was a great movie to watch with them, having nothing objectionable–in fact quite to the contrary. So, if you have children, then I can’t recommend this movie enough!
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Streaming Heidi Online

Lundi, mars 29th, 2010
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Movie Title: Heidi
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If you stacked all the DVD copies of all the box office versions of Heidi (including the late 60s version whose rep got tarnished by NBC and a football game which by the way I have bought since this review was originally writtem), and then play this, virtually everyone in my generation would start giving the other discs away as Christmas Stocking Stuffers. Despite being a made for tv (the OLD Disney Channel before they went commercial) film, it surpasses all the classics. Noley Thornton’s performance is of equal caliber to Megan Follows in the Anne of Green Gables Trilogy. And what a supporting cast she has with her, Jason Robards as her Grandfather, Patricia Neal as Peter’s Grandmother, Sian Phillips (yup Livia from I, Claudius herself) as Clara’s Grandmother, and Jane Seymour as Fraulein Rottenmeir, Clara’s governess (her first bad girl role I can think of since East of Eden 81). I was extremely grateful to see this on DVD last month, not only because it tells more of the story then any other film, but as a fellow reviewer below herself stated, the dvd copy is complete. The VHS tape had been released at 165 minutes (that’s 2 hours and 45 minutes for those who can’t convert fast). This disc is the full 191 minutes (3 hours and 11 minutes) as Disney made it in 93 all on 1 single sided disc. Get yourself a copy, you’ll be glad you did.

that becomes a treasured family favorite. For our family, this is one of those films. This version of Heidi can still bring tears to our eyes after a half dozen viewings. Even my little four year old daughter, who didn’t understand why, could hardly keep from tearing up as she watched the excellent rendition of this classic.

Originally over 3 hours long it has been edited to a little less than 3 hours for video without significantly affecting the story. I prefer the original uncut version, however. All the casting and acting is superb, especially Jason Robards and Noley Thornton as the grandfather and Heidi. Lexi Randall, Jane Seymour, Patricia Neal and other characters were excellent also.

Jason Robards believably captured the complex emotions of the grandfather torn between his personal guilt and torment related to the death of his son and the attempts of Heidi to get him to open his heart and life to her. Dete, the greedy and selfish distant cousin, at first casts off Heidi on the grandfather to get rid of her. Later, when she sees a way to make some money off Heidi, Dete shames the grandfather into letting Heidi go by playing up the grandfathers own fears that he will eventually turn against Heidi like he did his own son. Robards was so good expressing the anger and fear that the grandfather feels before finally realizing how much he loves and needs Heidi with him. Heidi is capably portrayed by Noley Thornton who easily captures Heidi’s exuberance for life and her love for her grandfather and the mountains and her ability to change the lives of all those around her.

“Heidi” is an emotional roller coaster ride and provides ample opportunity for tears of sadness and joy. Punctuating the splendid scenery shot on location in Austria is the majestic musical score by Lee Holdridge which is worth the price of admission itself. This is a movie you and your family will treasure and watch over and over.
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