Anne of Green Gables

Starring:Megan Follows, Colleen Dewhurst, Richard Farnsworth, Patricia Hamilton, Marilyn Lightstone, Schuyler Grant, Jonathan Crombie, Charmion King, Jackie Burroughs, Rosemary Radcliffe, Joachim Hansen, Christiane KrÃ¼ger, Cedric Smith, Paul Brown (IV), Miranda de Pencier, Trish Nettleton, Jennifer Inch, Jayne Eastwood, Dawn Greenhalgh, Jack Mather (II)
Director: Kevin Sullivan
Studio: Sullivan
Product Type: DVD

Editorial Review:
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This gorgeous adaptation of Lucy Maud Montgomery's classic children's story is well worth watching with the whole family. Produced for Canadian television, it's one of those rare productions that actually sticks to the book and even enhances it through first-rate performances and an excellent script. Set on bucolic Prince Edward Island in the late 19th century, Anne of Green Gables is the story of Anne Shirley, an imaginative and headstrong orphan. When brother and sister Marilla and Mathew Cuthbert decide to adopt an orphan boy to help Matthew work the farm, they are astonished when Anne arrives at the train station by mistake. "What use is she to us?" grumbles the gruff Marilla. "We might be of some use to her," answers Matthew, who has taken an instant liking to the talkative Anne. As Anne grows up, her adventures are both hilarious and moving. It's a delight to watch as she forms a friendship with the beautiful Diana and her admirer--the dashing Gilbert Blythe--then dyes her hair green, cracks a slate over Gilbert's head when he calls her "Carrots," and finds a sympathetic teacher who encourages her to attend college.

Richard Farnsworth is perfect as the shy and gentle bachelor Matthew, who confides to Anne that he never went courting because "I would have had to say something." Colleen Dewhurst delivers a nuanced and powerful performance as Marilla, a seemingly cold-hearted spinster whose no-nonsense exterior conceals a warm heart. And as Anne, Megan Follows strikes the perfect note, maturing from freckle-faced orphan to elegant and poised young woman. --Elisabeth Keating
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Import only NTSC/Region 1 DVD. Megan Follows, Tony Award-winner Colleen Dewhurst & Academy Award-nominee Richard Farnsworth give unparalleled performances in this critically-acclaimed motion picture, based on the international best-selling novel. Filmed amidst the spectacular scenery of Prince Edward Island, Canada, this Emmy Award-winning production follows the provocative life drama of orphan Anne Shirley (Follows), from her struggles as an adolescent to her triumphs as a young woman. A delicate epic full of wit, style & emotional power. Special features include behind-the-scenes clips, missing scenes, director's commentary, cast bios, previews, Megan Follows' audition. production stills & scene index. 1995.

Anne of Green Gables Trilogy Box Set
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Anne of Green Gables - The Sequel

Anne of Avonlea

Love's Abiding Joy

ASIN: B0007NMHNS
Release Date: 2005-01-23

Description

The award-winning "Anne of Green Gables" collection is now available in a DVD Box Set. Packaged in an attractive navy-blue box, it has never been easier to share the magic of Anne with those that you love. More than 10 hours of high-quality entertainment, brimming with lots of new bonus features never seen before!

Includes the three Anne films:
- Anne of Green Gables
- Anne of Green Gables: The Sequel
- Anne of Green Gables: The Continuing Story

Customer Reviews:

Enduring story.......2007-06-15

The Anne of Green Gables series made for TV is still as fresh and enchanting as ever. The casting in this particular series is superb. The story protrays a more innocent era but the emotions and relationships among the characters still ring true today. I highly recommend it for personal and family enjoyment.

Awsome.......2007-06-08

all three of these movies are superb! great for kids and adults, however the third movie isn't really for small kids, as there are some pretty graphic war scenes and heavy plot.

Frustrating.......2007-06-02

Nothing like watching your favorite movies in the world... only to pop in the last DVD and see they gave you the wrong one...
I received the wrong dvd as the last one... so couldn't find out what in the world happens by way of watching it.
And I couldn't return it.... so I'll suggest you may see if you can find other buyers to get this product form so the same doesn't happen to you.

LOVE IT! .......2007-05-30

I absolutely love having all three on DVD. I can't tell you how many times I've watched my videos-Anne of Green Gables and Anne of Avonlea it was called then. The box is near shredded I've had it for so long...it's been loved. Now to have these movies restored and neat extra features like making of the movie is great!
I've never been a big fan of the 3rd, mainly because I loved the relationship between Marilla and Anne, and was saddened by her death. Also the third version is so much later in Megan Followes life-where she is much older playing someone younger, doesn't work that great. But I still love the first 2! I can't wait to share with my kids when I have them, these DVD's will last for a long time.

Love It!.......2007-05-19

I've owned the VHS copies for years; but they've lost quality. Now I have the films safely on DVD, and I can enjoy the wondrful extra features!

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a must for every girl, young or old....
If you have a daughter--she NEEDS this DVD!
Good movie
The Cutest of Movies
Simply wonderful

Anne of Green Gables
Starring: Megan Follows , Colleen Dewhurst , Richard Farnsworth , Patricia Hamilton , and Marilyn Lightstone
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ASIN: B00005YNTR
Release Date: 2001-11-13

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This gorgeous adaptation of Lucy Maud Montgomery's classic children's story is well worth watching with the whole family. Produced for Canadian television, it's one of those rare productions that actually sticks to the book and even enhances it through first-rate performances and an excellent script. Set on bucolic Prince Edward Island in the late 19th century, Anne of Green Gables is the story of Anne Shirley, an imaginative and headstrong orphan. When brother and sister Marilla and Mathew Cuthbert decide to adopt an orphan boy to help Matthew work the farm, they are astonished when Anne arrives at the train station by mistake. "What use is she to us?" grumbles the gruff Marilla. "We might be of some use to her," answers Matthew, who has taken an instant liking to the talkative Anne. As Anne grows up, her adventures are both hilarious and moving. It's a delight to watch as she forms a friendship with the beautiful Diana and her admirer--the dashing Gilbert Blythe--then dyes her hair green, cracks a slate over Gilbert's head when he calls her "Carrots," and finds a sympathetic teacher who encourages her to attend college.

Album Description

Import only NTSC/Region 1 DVD. Megan Follows, Tony Award-winner Colleen Dewhurst & Academy Award-nominee Richard Farnsworth give unparalleled performances in this critically-acclaimed motion picture, based on the international best-selling novel. Filmed amidst the spectacular scenery of Prince Edward Island, Canada, this Emmy Award-winning production follows the provocative life drama of orphan Anne Shirley (Follows), from her struggles as an adolescent to her triumphs as a young woman. A delicate epic full of wit, style & emotional power. Special features include behind-the-scenes clips, missing scenes, director's commentary, cast bios, previews, Megan Follows' audition. production stills & scene index. 1995.

Customer Reviews:

a must for every girl, young or old...........2007-07-04

I'll tell ya, I don't think that there's a girl alive who can't find some way to relate to Anne Shirley. I recall watching this on WonderWorks as a little girl, and absolutely loved it (and the Anne of Avonlee episodes, which I don't yet own). At one point I had them all on VHS that we'd recorded, but I believe one of my sisters took them when they left home, and I only just got around to buying myself a copy on DVD. And I'm so glad I did, because now I'm sharing my love of this story with MY 9 year old daughter. How special it is to be able to share something one loved as a little girl, with a little girl of one's own, and each able to relate to the story.

If you have a daughter--she NEEDS this DVD!.......2007-06-13

I grew up watching this movie, and read all of L.M. Montgomery's books, and now as an adult I wonder, "What happened to stuff like Anne of Green Gables?" Kids these days, especially girls, don't seem to have any wholesome entertainment that doesn't focus on becoming rich and famous or having the perfect body. If you have a daughter, or a niece, or you yourself just want a nice wholesome movie for a change... buy this movie, you will not be disappointed!

Good movie.......2007-06-12

I watched this when I was little. Very nice, clean movie that keeps you very involved with the characters. Would recommend!

The Cutest of Movies.......2007-06-10

This movie is so wonderful I love the characters they picked to play each of the characters. This is the best movie out of the trilogy the sequel being the second best because both follow the book. This movie had all of my family in tears at certain points and Gilbert Blithe was a definite favorite for us. The scenery is breathtaking and the way the love story plays out is very cute. I would highly recommend this movie as it is a very enrapturing movie filled with the simple, beautiful things in life. And how Anne " with an E " touches the hearts of so many people is so beautiful. It made me want to move to Prince Edward Island tomorrow to live somewhere like Green Gables. Anne of Green Gables has become one of my favorite movies as it sings to the heart of the hopeless romantic.

Simply wonderful.......2007-06-07

This is one of the best adaptations I have ever seen. Sullivan does a great job of bring Avonlea to the screen and making smart choices about what needs to be changed while remaining true to the world Montgomery created.

The casting is perfect - major and minor characters alike are extremely talented. It's amazing to see how Megan Follows plays a 13 year old and a 16 year old, sometimes days apart, and is believable every time. Richard Farnesworth and Colleen Dewherst are magic.

The bonus features are also great - giving you the impression that getting this adaptation so perfect was more luck than craft on Sullivan's part (a perspective proven later when he destroys this "trilogy" with the joke that is The Continuing Story"), but provides an interesting commentary and details fans will really enjoy.

Everything about this film - the cast, the script, locations, costumes - works together. This is the Avonlea Anne fans have long loved.

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not as good as the first
One of the BEST all time movies
Great!
Beautiful and sweet and so entertaining
A Favorite

Anne of Green Gables - The Sequel
Starring: Megan Follows , Colleen Dewhurst , Wendy Hiller , Frank Converse , and Jonathan Crombie
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ASIN: B00005Y7AN
Release Date: 2004-09-07

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This video is the sequel to the beloved children's book and video Anne of Green Gables. It continues the story of Anne Shirley, an imaginative and headstrong young orphan in 1890s Canada, whose hot temper matches her red hair. Anne of Green Gables told of Anne's adoption by an elderly brother and sister, Marilla (Colleen Dewhurst) and Matthew Cuthbert, and her childhood adventures in the idyllic village of Avonlea on Prince Edward Island. Anne of Avonlea takes up the story soon after Matthew's death, when Anne has graduated from college. It follows her struggles and adventures as an aspiring writer and English teacher in a private school on the mainland. Girls seven and older, as well as adults, will enjoy this intelligent and beautifully made film, first shown on PBS. It's filled with themes parents can discuss with their daughters--including self-reliance, generosity, and perseverance. It also gives a realistic portrayal of the situation for women during this historical period, through characters that are multifaceted and human. Anne's struggle to find her voice as a writer, to handle difficult people maturely, to stay optimistic despite setbacks, and to nurture her students are both thought provoking and entertaining. Girls will also enjoy Anne's romantic travails, as she tries to decide between two suitors: her childhood friend Gilbert, and a rich, handsome, and mysterious widower. The film is beautifully filmed, and the costumes and settings portray an idyllic time and place. The cast is excellent. Megan Follows as the spirited Anne and Dewhurst as the gruff but tender Marilla give especially fine performances. --Elisabeth Keating

Customer Reviews:

not as good as the first.......2007-06-01

not nearly as good as the first, but still quality family entertainment.

One of the BEST all time movies.......2007-05-26

What a wonderful and sweet show. It's rare that you find a movie with substance and heart. At the end of the show, you just sit back and feel satisfied and enriched by the whole beauty of the characters. A must see for anyone wanting to feel happy and encouraged.

Great!.......2007-05-18

Megan Follows is great as Anne and continues to do so in this sequel to the first one. Exciting and full of warmth and love.

Beautiful and sweet and so entertaining.......2007-05-18

I'm a HUGE LM Montgomery fan. I have read every single book of hers and I even travelled to Prince Edward Island last year on a vacation. Seriously a huge fan. And this film adaptation while not being exact is seriously as good as it gets. Megan Follows is AMAZING and I just love the entire supporting cast. I can't watch this without tearing up! Everything is just as it should be...they really did capture the heart and soul of PEI that Montgomery was always trying to convey and ANNE is brought to life on the screen.

You will love this and so will your kids.

A Favorite.......2007-05-16

Great film! Continuing the growing up of Anne was a wonderful experience, just about on par with Anne of Green Gables (first installment) a series of movies I've watched many times over the years. I'm happy to say I now have all three on DVD's in my collection. Great acting, actors and story line. I recommend it to friends and family whenever the subject of favorite movies come up. I recommend it highly to one and all. The third DVD (The Continuing Story) is good too. I recommend buying all three DVD's separately rather than in the boxed set. The boxed set sometimes has the wrong DVD instead of the 3rd installment.

Anne Of Green Gables - The Continuing Story

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Anne of Green Gables - The Continuing Story
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RECEIVED WRONG DVD

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Starring: Megan Follows , Jonathan Crombie , Schuyler Grant , Patricia Hamilton , and Greg Spottiswood
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ASIN: B00005Y7AM
Release Date: 2004-09-07

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In a departure from L.M. Montgomery's book series, this third TV movie jumps ahead to World War I and puts Anne and her beloved Gilbert smack in the middle of it. Instead of marrying Gilbert after her teaching days--as she does in the books--Anne spends a disillusioning year with him in New York City, and then the couple quickly marries before the good doctor ships out to France. (In the book Rilla of Ingleside, Anne's sons go to war and her youngest daughter is separated from her sweetheart.) Impetuous as ever, Anne joins the Red Cross and crosses the pond to track down her husband when his letters are returned unread. What follows is an adventure that takes her through battle zones--where the bodies pile up faster than you can say Saving Private Ryan--and on to London with a half-orphaned baby, her best friend's injured husband, and a tangle of international intrigue. Fans of the 10-book series may balk at the divergences and the fact that very little time is spent on Prince Edward Island. But the book's unrestrained romanticism and unapologetic sentimentality remain intact, as well as the surviving cast of the prior two movies, most notably Megan Follows as Anne and Jonathan Crombie as Gilbert. This movie, produced in 2000, clocks in at 185 minutes and is suitable for ages 9 and older. --Kimberly Heinrichs

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Love it.......2007-07-04

I love Amazon and they did a good job. The Shipment was in good condition. Thanks Amazon. Guys, if ur thinking of purchasing some of the old stuffs like movies or drama which you can hardly find it nowadays, Amazon can help.

A Bit of a Let-Down........2007-07-02

As one whose entire family were enthralled by the visual and literary beauty, charm, and inspirational nature of "Anne of Green Gables" and "Anne of Avonlea," I was notably deflated by this film. The great expectations and anticipation that preceeded the the release of "The Continuing Story" were unfortunately unjustified, and I set myself up for a bit of a let-down. Actually, that may be quite an understatement.

The first visual impression was that of "age," especially as the term applies to the actors. While I expected great things from the anticipated wedding of Gilbert and Anne, such as the event taking place appropriately soon after the beginning of "The Continuing Story," I did not expect the forthcoming disappointment. What should have been the climactic event of the film was unduly rushed, and it seemed like a mere afterthought as it was presented. But returning to the theme of "age," Anne, Gilbert, and the collection of former classmates that included Anne's "bosom friend" Diana, all appeared to be well into their thirties, not their early twenties. In other words, "The Continuing Story" did a rather poor job of actually accomplishing a seamless continuance.

The story itself was quite improbable, and it was far too long. I actually found myself squirming, trying to mentally accelerate a story that was mired in continuing intrigues that were definitely far from the thematic peace, love, charm and goodness one would normally associate with Green Gables and Avonlea.

Anne of Green Gables - The Continuing Story.......2007-06-19

I was so dissapointed with this i gave it away unlike the first two i wouldnt watch again, it had not one ounce of the magic the first two had! it was a total waste of time making it!

Such a disappointment.......2007-06-18

Like many other Anne fans, I was excited to hear that a third Anne movie was in the works, and I watched it on PBS when it first aired. Even my attachment to the characters and interest in the first world war could not make this tripe enjoyable. As many others have already mentioned, there were four more books from which Kevin Sullivan could have drawn, but instead he made this awful mess. If you are a fan of the books, save your money. There is nothing of LMM in this film and not even the charming Follows and Crombie can save it.

RECEIVED WRONG DVD.......2007-06-18

I ORDERED ALL THREE ANNE OF GREEN GABLES MOVIES FOR MY DAUGHTER AND FOUND THAT THE CONTINUING STORY, DESPITE BEING LABLED AS SUCH, WAS ACTUALLY THE FIRST ANNE DVD. I'M SENDING THIS BACK FOR AN EXCHANGE, HOPING TO RECEIVE THE CORRECT ONE.THIS IS THE FIRST TIME I HAVE HAD A PROBLEM WITH ANYTHING FROM AMAZON.

Road to Avonlea Season 3 - Spin-off from Anne of Green Gables

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ROAD TO AVONLEA THE 3 SEASON
Charming.
great season for a great show!

Road to Avonlea Season 3 - Spin-off from Anne of Green Gables
Starring: Barbara Hamilton , Molly Atkinson , Joel Blake (II) , Albert Millaire , and Rosemary Dunsmore
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Release Date: 2004-11-22

Description

From the producer of "Anne of Green Gables":

"Family programming filled with warmth and charm...." - LOS ANGELES TIMES

This 4-Disc DVD Boxset is the complete third season of "Road to Avonlea" / "Avonlea" (as shown on the Disney channel). Olivia's (Mag Ruffman) simple wedding plans get out of hand as Hetty (Jackie Burroughs) takes over and manages to alienate everyone in the family including Sara (Sarah Polley). Felix's (Zachary Bennett) humorous attempt at making money turns tragic as his horse, Blackie, dies in an accident. Avonlea hires an effervescent and charming new schoolteacher (Christopher Lloyd), whose unorthodox approach to teaching, inspires the children, but leaves the parents suspicious. Sara trades places with Jo Pitts, a street-smart waif who passes as Sara's double. However, as Sara leaves PEI for adventure, she only finds danger and mystery alongside Gus Pike (Michael Mahonen); while Felicity (Gema Zamprogna) lies about her family background in order to gain admission into a prestigious ladies college. On a sad note, this volume ends with the death of one of Avonlea's most beloved townsfolk, Marilla Cuthbert (Colleen Dewhurst); tying this episode into "Anne of Green Gables - The Sequel" and "Anne of Green Gables - The Continuing Story."

Disc 1
Ep. 27 - Ties That Bind
Full Cast & Guest Star Bios
Behind the Scenes Featurette

Disc 2
Ep. 28 - Felix and Blackie
Ep. 29 - Another Point of View
Ep. 30 - When she was Bad...
Ep. 31 - ...She was Horrid

Disc 3
Ep. 32 - Aunt Janet Rebels
Ep. 33 - A Dark and Stormy Night
Ep. 34 - Friends and Relations
Ep. 35 - Vows of Silence

Disc 4
Ep. 36 - After the Honeymoon
Ep. 37 - The Courting of Hetty King
Ep. 38 - High Society
Ep. 39 - Old Friends, Old Wounds

Special Features include:
- Behind-the-scenes featurette
- Full Cast & Guest Star Bios
- Languages: English, French

Customer Reviews:

ROAD TO AVONLEA THE 3 SEASON.......2007-05-15

GREAT MOVIE YOU JUST WANT TO CONTINUE SEE THE SERIE

Charming........2007-04-06

Charming children and adults get into fun predicaments. If you liked "Little House on the Prairie" or "Anne of Green Gables"; you should like this. Seasons 1-6 are excellent.

Beautiful scenery, farm, horses, period costumes, with women in pretty dresses, period sets, realistic characters, likeable characters, lively pace, and inviting activities, take you to a nicer place.

Christopher Reeve, from the movie "Superman", guest-stars in a melodrama, mysterious but lively episode "A Dark and Stormy Night" (Writer-Hart Hanson). Another good episode is where Sarah and Felicity babysit their little nephew who is a little terror; the "Friends & Relations" episode. Usually an episode is able to focus on just a few of the characters with depth; but in this unique episode, many of the characters interact, at a lively pace. Very creative that the writer (Heather Conkie) was able to involve everyone with depth (and I wonder if it was planned or just happened with the plot). The episode "Vows of Silence" has a scene that is very funny, and another quietly funny/charming scene (Writer-Hart Hanson).

Disney spared no expense to create warm and humorous escapades.

This series has been my best money value; dividing the 13-episodes by the cost: $51÷13 episodes = $3.92 per 46-minute episode. Sells new in Canada for $80.

great season for a great show!.......2004-05-05

Road to Avonlea is my all-time favourite television show, and I'm so pleased that it's becoming available on DVD. Season 3 is an excellent season, and in my opinion, one of the best. There is great character development as the children (especially Felicity) begin to grow up. We also get to see another side of Aunt Janet (other than as Alec's wife), as well as more episodes with Gus Pike. The focus is becoming less on Sara Stanley (although she is still a main character) and more on the rest of the King family.
My only complaint with this DVD is the lack of bonus features. I hope the next RtA DVD includes features such as cast interviews, behind-the-scenes, and bonus footage.

episodes on this DVD (I put a * next to my favourites):

*The Ties that Bind - Olivia and Jasper's wedding! very funny, and very touching

Felix and Blackie - Felix starts a delivery service with his horse, Blackie.

*Another Point of View - Aunt Hetty resigns from teaching Avonlea School, and she is replaced by Professor Dimple, who introduces the students to modern ways of learning.

When she was bad...she was horrid (2 parts) - Sara gets fed up with Aunt Hetty controlling her life, so she runs away and leaves a double (Jo Pitts) in her place.

Aunt Janet Rebels - Aunt Janet campaigns for women's rights to vote.

A Dark and Stormy Night - Gus gets a job at the White Sands hotel and falls for a mysterious guest.

*Friends and Relations - the ladies are off to an auction while the men go ice fishing. Sara and Felicity must mind their mischievous cousin "Lucky".

Vows of Silence - Felicity "borrows" her mother's valuable family heirloom and loses it. She is afraid to confess the truth until she fears it will be too late.

After the Honeymoon - Jasper entertains a (female) scientist Sidney Carver, who is researching bats. Olivia tries to support Jasper, even though she finds the work horrifying.

*The Calamitous Courting of Hetty King - Aunt Hetty is wooed by a dynamic skate salesman, Wally Higgins.

*High Society - Felicity is offered a chance at a scholarship at the prestigious Kingsport Ladies College.

Description

"One of television's more successful family shows." - THE NEW YORK TIMES

This 4-Disc DVD Boxset is the complete sixth season of "Road to Avonlea" / "Avonlea" (as shown on the Disney channel). "Road to Avonlea" takes on a more mature tone this volume as the characters of Avonlea grow and continue to face overwhelming hardships, as well as pleasant surprises. Sara Stanley (Sarah Polley) shocks Avonlea when she announces she is leaving to study in Paris and Felicity King (Gema Zamprogna) finally accepts Gus' (Michael Mahonen) proposal of marriage only to learn that he is lost at sea.

Disc 1
Ep. 66 - The Return of Gus Pike
Behind the Scenes Featurette

Disc 2
Ep. 67 - Lonely Hearts
Ep. 68 - Christmas in June
Ep. 69 - Fools and Kings
Ep. 70 - Comings and Goings

Disc 3
Ep. 71 - The Trouble with Davey
Ep. 72 - Great Expectations
Ep. 73 - A Fox Tale
Ep. 74 - The More Things Change

Disc 4
Ep. 75 - Home is Where the Heart Is
Ep. 76 - What a Tangled Web We Weave
Ep. 77 - A Time to Every Purpose
Ep. 78 - Homecoming

Special Features include:
- Behind the Scenes Featurette

Customer Reviews:

ROAD TO AVONLEA THE COMPLETE SIX SEASON.......2007-05-15

THAT IS A GRAT MOVIE YOU JUST WANT TO SEE ALL OF IT.

Pleasant........2007-04-06

Season-six weakens in episode consistency compared to earlier seasons. Out of 13-espisodes, 8 are pleasant, 2 break believability without the real Cecily, and 3 are good. None reach the level of excellent, reached in some episodes of earlier seasons. However, the pleasant stories of Avonlea do continue, so I am happy enough with my purchase.

Sarah appears in one episode.

A different actress plays Cecily, appearing and starring in two episodes. The original actress, in spite of the small part, created a likeable and memorable Cecily with a distinct personality; that she could not be replaced without notice. The two emotional Cecily episodes depend on the audience remembering and liking the original Cecily, but then switch someone else as Cecily. Who's idea was that? If they were unable to sign the original actress for another season after flowers and gifts, they would have done better to leave Cecily out entirely.

This season has less scenic outdoor photography that was so appealing.

The touted "Behind-the-scenes" is only a "preview" of this DVD that you have already bought, and the producer saying it is a nice season.

The writers of my favorite episodes of the early seasons, Heather Conkie, Suzette Couture, and Hart Hanson, are missing this season; (there are other excellent writers too).

These disappointments should be forgiven, in light of this wonderful series. It really is a great series.

You should start with the first season. Charming children and adults get into fun predicaments. If you liked "Little House on the Prairie" or "Anne of Green Gables"; you will like this. The realistic, likeable, characters are people that I would like to know. Avonlea is a place that I would like to visit, with beautiful countryside, farm, horses, period costumes and sets, women in pretty dresses, charm, some humor, interesting activities, and a lively pace.

Disney spared no expense creating fun escapades.

Road to Avonlea The Movie - Spin-off from Anne of Green Gables

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Love This Series
2 episodes = 1 movie

Road to Avonlea The Movie - Spin-off from Anne of Green Gables
Starring: Barbara Hamilton , Molly Atkinson , Joel Blake (II) , Albert Millaire , and Rosemary Dunsmore
Director: Paul Shapiro , Otta Hanus , and Allan King
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ASIN: B00007JMF4
Release Date: 2005-03-29

Description

From the producer of Anne of Green Gables:

Through the combination of the episodes "The Journey Begins" & "Proof of the Pudding", this digitally mastered movie was created as an introduction to the award-winning "Road to Avonlea" series. In it, Sara Stanley, a young socialite, is suddenly sent to live with her deceased mother's relatives in Prince Edward Island. She must adjust to life in the small rural town of Avonlea and learn to get along with her cousins who become victims and cohorts in Sara's antics and misadventures. Everything comes to a head when the adults are called away and her older cousin, Felicity, is left in charge not knowing what troubles will ensue.

Includes: - "The Making of Avonlea" featurette with cast & crew interviews and behind-the-scenes information.

Customer Reviews:

Love This Series.......2007-03-07

I am a fan of L M Montomery's work and I love how Kevin Sullivan can turn her books into wonderful productions.
Anne of Green Gables , the sequel and the continuing story are loved by so many people around the world
and this movie turn series that lasted seven seasons is no exception.
If you enjoyed the Anne Movies or/and books by L M Montomery you will not be disappointed with this production.
I have brought this and An Avonlea Christmas for my friends.
No Complaints only praise after viewing them.

Kevin Sullivan Site is giving the vedios away
http://www.sullivanboutique.com

2 episodes = 1 movie.......2006-06-26

If you haven't seen the Road to Avonlea series this would be a good way to find out if you are going to like it. I liked it and am now buying the series.

Basically, the movie is episodes 1 and 6 cut and edited together to make a reasonably coherent movie. There is a bit of a continuity jump in the middle but that is to be expected.

Road to Avonlea is based on L M Montgomery ('Anne of Green Gables' Fame )stories about Sara Stanley a "poor little rich girl" sent to live with relatives on Prince Edward Island.

It has all the charm and grace of "Anne of Green Gables" and all the humour too. If you are looking for a family friendly movie then this has a lot going for it.

The disk has a small extras section giving some backgound to the series. If you want to know more about the series have a look at the reviews for seasons 1-7.

Avonlea Christmas - Spin-off from Anne of Green Gables and Road to Avonlea

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A Family Friendly movie at a Great Price
A rather disappointing reunion for the "Avonlea" cast
Heartwarming Avonlea Christmas Story
Happy Christmas a return to old friends for the holidays
A treasure for die-hard series fans!

Avonlea Christmas - Spin-off from Anne of Green Gables and Road to Avonlea
Starring: Jackie Burroughs , Lally Cadeau , Mag Ruffman , Cedric Smith , and Zachary Bennett
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ASIN: B00007JMF3
Release Date: 2002-11-20

Customer Reviews:

A Family Friendly movie at a Great Price.......2006-12-15

I loved watching the Anne of Green Gables movies when they came out in the 80's.
When Road to Avonlea series aired on Australian TV in the 90's. I again loved watching the program. When I found out that the series was now on DVD. I purchased all the seasons.
I found Avonlea Christmas on Amazon at a very good price $9.99. I puchased it without a second thought.
I found the movie very enjoyable to watch. It is a clean family friendly movie with family values.
These days it is hard to find a movie that can actually be called a family movie.
I would recommend this DVD to anyone who loved watching Anne of Green Gables.

A rather disappointing reunion for the "Avonlea" cast.......2004-01-23

Think of having a "Friends" reunion with only four of the characters (your pick) and you get an idea of why fans of "Avonlea" (a.k.a. "Road to Avonlea") were less than thrilled with this 1998 television movie. The premise of "Happy Christmas, Miss King" is that the King family has gathered together during the First World War to celebrate Christmas, but word comes that Felix has been listed as missing in action in France. Other plot lines have Aunt Hetty (Jackie Burroughs) hurting her back, Aunt Olivia (Mag Ruffman) thinking of moving back to Avonlea, and Felicity (Gema Zamprogna) trying to find a new career. The problem is that which each of these last three plotlines each character is missing their key counterpart from the series: Sara Stanley, Jasper Dale, and Gus Pike respectively. The Story Girl and the two husbands appear in old footage, but that just emphasizes the fact that they should have been there.

The story is by Raymond Storey, although those who have read the entire Lucy Maud Montgomery canon will recognize the son missing in action bit from "Rilla of Ingleside," the last of the Anne of Green Gables books. In a sense, that novel becomes my basis for comparison as much as the original series, because that is the one book I have read that really gave me a sense for what the First World War was like for the people of Canada. The war went on for years before the United States entered and Montgomery really gave a sense of how long it was, whereas "Happy Christmas, Miss King" takes place during the holiday season. However, to be fair, this story is not as disappointing as the "Anne of Green Gables: The Continuing Story," which finds Anne Shirley and Gilbert Blythe still not married during the war years. Too bad, because "Rilla of Ingleside" was one of Montgomery's better novels because of its treatment of what happened during that time.

It was nice to see familiar faces, such as Cedric Smith as Alec King, and Patricia Hamilton as Mrs. Rachel Lynde, but if you are going to bring most of the cast back it should have been for something more special than this. Dealing with the war really should have been the dominant focus without the half-hearted efforts to get us up to date on some of the characters. Against the backdrop of a world war the petty marital squabbles of Olivia and Felicity seem rather childish. Besides, the television series ended with Felicity's marriage and it is just wrong to throw out that happy ending without serving some greater purpose than what we have here. "Happy Christmas, Miss King" will disappoint most viewers, simply because of the heightened expectations they will have based on their memories of the beloved series. Fans will want to see it, but they should do so with lowered expectations.

Heartwarming Avonlea Christmas Story.......2003-01-01

Note: This DVD is the same movie as the earlier released "Happy Christmas, Miss King".

I really enjoyed this movie. From what I remember, it was filmed and released after the Road to Avonlea series had finished filming its 7 seasons. The movie stays true to the Avonlea characters and scenery.

For one of the reasons that Kevin Sullivan stopped the filming of the charming RTA series... the Christmas movie shows the time of war. The boys of Avonlea (including Felix King) go to war and all the innocence of Avonlea is temporarily lost.

However, this is a Christmas movie, and 'The Road to Avonalea Christmas' depicts the Christmas theme with all the charm and detail that the Road to Avonlea series has brought us.

I would definitely add this DVD to your personal or child's collection.

Happy Christmas a return to old friends for the holidays.......2002-11-13

We enjoyed seeing the cast of Avonlea again, although there were so many changes from when we when we cancelled the Disney Channel and stopped getting the series, that some of it was difficult to follow or understand.
Still, the show was an excellent entry in the Avonlea saga, and we definately enjoyed it.
What I'd really like to see is season sets on DVD, then we can enjoy the entire series again.

A treasure for die-hard series fans!.......2000-06-08

Olivia visits from England with Montgomery donning an accent. Clara Potts now disdainingly refers to Felicity as "Felicity Pike!" Felix has put aside the hospitality business to fight in WWI. Daniel is a student of Hetty's and Hetty is exactly the same. How wonderful to follow up on an extended family I feel is an extention of my own!

Alright, so our beloved Jasper, Sarah, and Gus are absent (Sarah's not even mentioned), but still this irresistably charming vingette of a Christmas plagued with dissapointments satisfies the loyal viewer who dreamt of what occured after the series' end. I'm glad I own it to be able to revisit my fictional friends, and I think it's worth it to every fan who feels as I do.

The relationships between the characters take precedence in the movie, with Janet agonizing over Felix's MIA status, Olivia turning to Alec for tender brotherly support when Jasper forgets the especially important engagement of catching their boat to Avonlea, Felicity wishing Gus were with her as she tries to decide what to do with her life, and everyone, as always, annoyed with Hetty. For all its faults and loose ends, I still treasure this video as a window into the lives I've spent so much time watching over the years. To those who made it- thank you, and please send more!

An Avonlea Christmas
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Not Like Seasons 1-5.

Season 7?

Another Great Trip To Avonlea

Best Canadian television series!

An Avonlea Christmas

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ASIN: B000296YBS

Description

From the producer of Anne of Green Gables:

The award-winning cast of Road to Avonlea returns for this touching King Family reunion. As they prepare for their traditional Christmas dinner, their gathering is marred by the news that one of their youngest members, Felix, is missing in action on the battlefields of Europe. To make matters worse, the indomitable Hetty King collapses with an unexpected health emergency. "An Avonlea Christmas" is an uplifting drama that reinforces the power of family love in times of crisis.

This classic family holiday movie is now available to own in timeless and vibrant high-resolution on DVD.

Customer Reviews:

Not Like Seasons 1-5........2007-04-06

"Avonlea Christmas" is missing the wonderful, charm of the six seasons of "Road to Avonlea".

I highly recommend seasons 1-5 of "Road to Avonlea", season-6 is fair, (I have not seen season-7). The episodes are written by different writers. The focus of the "Avonlea Christmas" episode, is one dispute to the next, rather than predicaments for the characters to display their personalities, and their ultimate warmth. The little kids are grown, so the same arguments are no longer cute. This episode-writer was unfamiliar with the true personalities of the characters previously established in the mind of the audience. My favorite episode writers of the early seasons of "Avonlea", Heather Conkie, Suzette Couture, and Hart Hanson, who set a high standard of style for the series, did not write "Avonlea Christmas". I read, the producer tore down the town at the end of season-five, which may explain why there is less scenic outdoor photography that was so appealing, and why the writers were thrown into confusion, to write a story about a town which could not be shown.

Has the same technical proficiency in costumes, lighting, and good morals; but something is missing. It is not the same. Likewise, the first two "Anne of Green Gables" movies were great, (with the script lifted from the books) but the third Anne movie, during World-War-I, was unsatisfying, as here, written by a different writer, taking us to a place we did not wish to go, with characters we do not know.

If you do not expect to continue "Road to Avonlea", and do not mind more conflict, then you may enjoy this. Will be as good as anything on TV, but with characters who are not their old selves.

Another good period series is "Christy the Complete Series".

Season 7?.......2007-01-24

Can someone answer a question? I finished all 6 seasons of "Road to Avonlea", but the series didn't end there. Season 6 ends with Gus Pike being lost at sea, but there was another episode where Felicity almost married Seth Pritchard and Gus returned and finally married Felicity. Where is it? Was there a 7th season or is it in something else? This is driving me crazy. Even Sara Stanley comes back in the final episode. Is there a season 7?

Another Great Trip To Avonlea.......2005-02-17

The same brilliant cast and beautiful scenery combine to make visiting Avonlea a delightful escape. It is 1914 and WWI is raging on in Europe... in Avonlea everyone is preparing for the Christmas holiday when word arrives that Felix King is MIA. The indomitable Aunt Hetty has a health crisis which brings the family closer together. Felicity does much soul searching and finally decides on a new career path. Unfortunately there was no Gus Pike or Sara Stanley in this movie but overall the other regulars including Rachel Lynde ("thats what")keep the story interesting and moving right along. This should be added to your holiday viewing schedule each and every year.

Best Canadian television series!.......2004-06-01

All 3 seasons and movies of Road to Avonlea are available at amazon.ca (Canada). Also available at the Sullivan Entertainment boutique (www.sullivanboutique) but be aware that you will pay A LOT MORE with them than here at Amazon. Just a friendly message, free of charge...:o)

Road to Avonlea Season 5 - Spin-off from Anne of Green Gables

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ROAD TO AVONLEA THE 5 SEASON
Charming.

Road to Avonlea Season 5 - Spin-off from Anne of Green Gables
Starring: Barbara Hamilton , Molly Atkinson , Joel Blake (II) , Albert Millaire , and Rosemary Dunsmore
Director: Paul Shapiro , Otta Hanus , and Allan King
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ASIN: B0009JKVT2
Release Date: 2005-06-07

Description

"..light hearted fun with a sense of morality and quality..." - HOLLYWOOD REPORTER

This 4-Disc DVD Boxset is the complete fifth season of "Road to Avonlea" / "Avonlea" (as shown on the Disney channel). Sara (Sarah Polley) has blossomed into an independent and self-assured young lady, but one that still has a penchant for trouble. Now a fully-integrated member of Avonlea society, she begins to think about the day she must leave the security of her new home. Once again, the stories in this volume range from uproariously funny to poignantly emotional.

Disc 1
Ep. 53 - Fathers and Sons
Behind the Scenes Featurette with never-before seen interviews

Disc 2
Ep. 54 - Memento Mori
Ep. 55 - Modern Times
Ep. 56 - Friend in Need
Ep. 57 - Strictly Melodrama

Disc 3
Ep. 58 - The Great Race
Ep. 59 - Stranger in the Night
Ep. 60 - Someone to Believe In
Ep. 61 - Thursday's Child

Disc 4
Ep. 62 - Best Laid Plans
Ep. 63 - Otherwise Engaged
Ep. 64 - Enter Prince Charming
Ep. 65 - The Minister's Wife

Special Features include:
- Behind the Scenes Featurette with never-before seen interviews
- Languages: English, French

Customer Reviews:

ROAD TO AVONLEA THE 5 SEASON.......2007-05-15

I AM SO HAPPY THAT I HAD THE OPORTUNITY TO SEE ALL OF IT, EXCELLENT I LOVED AS MY FAMILY DO..

Charming........2007-04-06

Charming children and adults get into fun predicaments.

If you liked "Anne of Green Gables" or "Little House on the Prairie"; then you should like this. Seasons 1-6 are excellent.

The realistic, likeable, characters are people that I would like to know. Avonlea is a place, I would like to visit. I like the beautiful, country-side, the farms, the horses, and the period style of dress, with the women in their pretty dresses, the period sets and homes, the humor, the warmth, the inviting activities, and the lively pace. Avonlea carries you to a nicer place.

Disney spared no expense to create fun and interesting escapades.

I especially liked the episode where Aunt Hetty, Jasper, and Aunt Olivia purchase the Lobster Canning Factory; because Jasper and Olivia are such charming characters in figuring out how to improve the factory.

This series has been my best money value; dividing the 13-episodes by the cost: $51÷13 episodes = $3.92 per 46-minute episode. Sells new in Canada for $80.

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