25 of 26 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
A Great Family Christmas Film or For Any Time of Year!, November 24, 2001
This version of Frances Hodgeson Burnett's classic novel, staring Alec Guiness and Ricky Schroder, is excellent! Excellent acting by all the cast!! The story line: Young Cedric Erroll is summoned to England from New York by the Grandfather he has never met. His crusty grandfather begins training him to be the next Earl of Dorincourt. Needless to say, the grandfather himself becomes transformed by Cedie! I especially appreciate that the movie producers used the novel for the story line without the typical "Hollywood twist". The last half an hour of the movie happens during the Christmas season, and it is a touching climax to a wonderful presentation of the story.
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19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Little Lord Fauntleroy, May 15, 2005
The Alec Guinness/Ricky Schroder version was so beautifully filmed, that the scenery and costuming become a member of this stellar case. I watched this (made for TV) movie when it first aired, and have been amazed that such an elaborate production has not become a yearly tradition. To my knowledge it has never aired but the one time--what a waste and what a pity. I search the TV listings each year.
I am forced to watch our extended-play, grainy VHS copy--the beauty of this story has become a family favorite. Christmas would not be Christmas without seeing it.
The story is perdictable--from the start you know all will turn out well. In the best Dickens-ist tradition. Bad is turned into good, eventually. You willing gallup along anyway because the cast captures the roles so comvincingly and the beauty is equally captivating.
What will it take to have this movie released on a remastered DVD? This holiday season do yourself a favor and ferret out a copy--Then kick back and let the Christmad spirit wash over you.
I don't promise any surprises, but you might find yourself drawn into the faithful circle that believe this film is among the very best of Christmas stories filmed.
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18 of 19 people found the following review helpful:
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Best Version I've Seen of Little Lord Fauntleroy, September 17, 2002
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This version is far, far better than the old 1936 version. It is faithful to the book and a pleasure to watch. Young Cedric Errol is a real child in this one, rather than a stuck up little prig. This version should be released as a DVD.
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