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Special Features
- Commentary by director Mark Levin and screenwriter Jennifer Flackett
- "From Scout to Screen" making-of featurette
- Behind the Scenes in Central Park
- Deleted scenes with optional commentary
Editorial Reviews
Little Manhattan is a feel-good comedy that's perfect for kids and adults alike. In a city known for excitement, two young friends are about to embark on the greatest adventure of all. Gabe (Josh Hutcherson) and Rosemary (newcomer Charlie Ray) have known each other nearly all of their lives, but when they come face-to-face in a karate class, they see each other in a whole new light. Filled with all the magical, marvelous?and maddening?moments of first love, this charming film is fun for the whole family!
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33 of 35 people found the following review helpful
By Cubist
Format:DVD
One of the genuine surprises to be released in 2005 was Little Manhattan, a charming, precious (without overdoing it) Woody Allen-esque ode to New York City for the elementary school set. It asks that age old question do girls mature faster than boys and proceeds to tell the story of a relationship between a boy and girl from the his point-of-view. The film was given very limited release in theatres and is now out on DVD where it will hopefully find a wider audience.
Most of the action takes place on the Upper West Side and for anyone who's lived there they will recognize familiar landmarks like the Beacon Theater, the Planetarium and Riverside Park. A lot of credit goes to filmmakers Mark Levin and Jennifer Flackett for staying true to the geography of the city and shooting entirely on location as they provide a wonderful travelogue of the lesser known side of Broadway.
Little Manhattan doesn't sugarcoat the messiness of relationships and the sometimes bittersweet nature of love no matter what the age. Even when things don't work out, hopefully you learn from the experience and are a better person for having gone through it. Most kid's movies are either too cutesy or try too hard to make them little J.D. Salinger-esque adults. This film gets it just right, treading the line between both, never having too much of one and always maintaining a balance.
There is an audio commentary by director Mark Levin and screenwriter Jennifer Flackett. They consciously wrote their movie in a way that it had to be shot in New York City and could not be doubled in Toronto as is commonly done. Levin and Flackett acknowledge Woody Allen as an obvious influence on their movie, citing Annie Hall specifically, and also When Harry Met Sally. This is a pleasant track as they take us through various aspects of their feature film debut.
There are four deleted scenes with optional commentary by Levin and Flackett. In a nice scene, Gabe has a vision of people on the street spontaneously breaking into a song and dance number that should have stayed in.
"Helmet Interview." Levin and Flackett ran into interference from the studio that feared a backlash from Gabe riding around on his scooter without a helmet and so to appease them, they filmed all the scooter scenes with and without the helmet and this extra presents the helmet footage.
"Sheep Meadow Segment" takes us through the sequence where sheep magically appear in Central Park. Using live sheep proved problematic so they used CGI to create a herd that they could control. This featurette shows the various stages of the sequence.
"From Scout to Screen" takes us through the scouting of locations for several sequences to the final cut that is in the film.
Finally, there is the theatrical trailer.
Most of the action takes place on the Upper West Side and for anyone who's lived there they will recognize familiar landmarks like the Beacon Theater, the Planetarium and Riverside Park. A lot of credit goes to filmmakers Mark Levin and Jennifer Flackett for staying true to the geography of the city and shooting entirely on location as they provide a wonderful travelogue of the lesser known side of Broadway.
Little Manhattan doesn't sugarcoat the messiness of relationships and the sometimes bittersweet nature of love no matter what the age. Even when things don't work out, hopefully you learn from the experience and are a better person for having gone through it. Most kid's movies are either too cutesy or try too hard to make them little J.D. Salinger-esque adults. This film gets it just right, treading the line between both, never having too much of one and always maintaining a balance.
There is an audio commentary by director Mark Levin and screenwriter Jennifer Flackett. They consciously wrote their movie in a way that it had to be shot in New York City and could not be doubled in Toronto as is commonly done. Levin and Flackett acknowledge Woody Allen as an obvious influence on their movie, citing Annie Hall specifically, and also When Harry Met Sally. This is a pleasant track as they take us through various aspects of their feature film debut.
There are four deleted scenes with optional commentary by Levin and Flackett. In a nice scene, Gabe has a vision of people on the street spontaneously breaking into a song and dance number that should have stayed in.
"Helmet Interview." Levin and Flackett ran into interference from the studio that feared a backlash from Gabe riding around on his scooter without a helmet and so to appease them, they filmed all the scooter scenes with and without the helmet and this extra presents the helmet footage.
"Sheep Meadow Segment" takes us through the sequence where sheep magically appear in Central Park. Using live sheep proved problematic so they used CGI to create a herd that they could control. This featurette shows the various stages of the sequence.
"From Scout to Screen" takes us through the scouting of locations for several sequences to the final cut that is in the film.
Finally, there is the theatrical trailer.
32 of 34 people found the following review helpful
By brooks
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
I have just seen this movie on an airplane. I was wonderful. It was so accurate about young love and the feelings it brought up, that I was instantly transported back to my childhood! It was funny and touching, and made me forget my surroundings for the full 2 hours! It made me cry in some spots, and laugh out loud in others. All in all I recommend this movie for all who want to take a trip back to their childhood. The lead actor and actress are wonderful, and I expect them to have a very sucessful career. The lead actress is beautiful, and will be a stunning young woman very soon.
14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
By Y. Lawrence
Format:DVD
OK, finally the wait was finally over and Australian audiences got to see the movie... In MARCH!
I went with my two girlfriends to see it last Sunday afternoon. I had read the reviews where people had said the dialog was too old for the Gabe... I disagree... considering he is an only child of what can be assumed to be professional parents - in this world of instant and constant media, a 11 year old in that situation could well be versed in what was going on around him.
I went with the expectation to enjoy the movie... but I was really quite suprised that it twanged at my heart strings right at the end... I'm not ashamed to admit, I got a little misty eyed when Adam told his son he had cleared out some of the spare room... it was so sweet.
Loved it, can't wait to get my copy!
I went with my two girlfriends to see it last Sunday afternoon. I had read the reviews where people had said the dialog was too old for the Gabe... I disagree... considering he is an only child of what can be assumed to be professional parents - in this world of instant and constant media, a 11 year old in that situation could well be versed in what was going on around him.
I went with the expectation to enjoy the movie... but I was really quite suprised that it twanged at my heart strings right at the end... I'm not ashamed to admit, I got a little misty eyed when Adam told his son he had cleared out some of the spare room... it was so sweet.
Loved it, can't wait to get my copy!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Perfect love story for families
The perfect movie for "tweens" -- you know, pre-teens. You can have your first love only once. Gather your family around to watch it. Have boxes of tissues at the ready. Read more
Published 6 days ago by 5FingersPianomanJoe
5.0 out of 5 stars
Perfect.
One of my all time favorites. The simplicity of the love story and the epic emotions this little boy goes through are so true to form, that anyone can enjoy this movie and say... Read more
Published 8 days ago by Nichole alley
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great movie
It's funny, charming, and just so adorable. I showed it to my middle school students, and they even liked watching it!
Published 16 days ago by John Lissaris
5.0 out of 5 stars
Love in Manhattan
It is a story of love in New York City. I enjoyed Josh Hutcherson's voice over about what his character Gabe was thinking. It is a great movie for all ages.
Published 22 days ago by Nancy C. Tsugawa
3.0 out of 5 stars
The Ultimate Movie Review! - [...]
For those of you who don't know the name Josh Hutcherson, you will soon. He is a big Sci-Fi fan, and in his short career, has been in Journey To The Center of The Earth, Bridge To... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Todd Smith
5.0 out of 5 stars
sweet
sweet story. I've watched it several times. if you love kids and ny then you will love this enchanting story
Published 3 months ago by Linda S. Campbell
5.0 out of 5 stars
Love it
I love Little Manhatten,my favorite character is Rosemary.This would be a perfect family move for people all over America! I recommend this movie for young& old.
Published 5 months ago by Pamela R. Hall
4.0 out of 5 stars
Cute Movie
It was a good movie & had a good story line. My 11 year old son watched it with me and really liked it.
Published 5 months ago by love4lakers
5.0 out of 5 stars
So cute and do well done
If you are old enough to to recall wonder years then you are old enough to love this film!
It is sure to remind older viewers of that classic tv show and pull on heart... Read more
It is sure to remind older viewers of that classic tv show and pull on heart... Read more
Published 7 months ago by paul2323
5.0 out of 5 stars
fast and great
The product arrived fast and was of great quality, no complaints here. I have nothing else to say, it was perfect.
Published 10 months ago by R. Miller
