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Madeline

Frances McDormand (Actor), Nigel Hawthorne (Actor), Daisy von Scherler Mayer (Director) | Rated: G (General Audience) | Format: VHS Tape
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (33 customer reviews)

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The schoolgirl adventures of Madeline, a flame-haired orphan, are lovingly adapted from Ludwig Bemelmans's classic children's books. His sly and witty writing is transferred to this first-rate film, one that should not be thought of merely as childhood entertainment. Spunky Madeline is most adept at finding trouble. She is also a quick-witted and likable child who can solve almost any problem. Her latest scheme is to keep her school, which is also her home, from being sold by its owner, the recently widowed Lord Covington (Nigel Hawthorne). Unlike most youthful movie fare, this adventure boasts high production values that wisely include colorful Parisian locations. Hatty Jones is all spunky self-sufficiency and sweet innocence in the title role, and Frances McDormand is quite humorous as the stern school-mistress, Miss Clavel. --Rochelle O'Gorman

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5.0 out of 5 stars A cute movie for little girls Jan 19 2004
By Kelli
Format:DVD
The movie uses many different elements from many different Madeline books. It is cute and represents Madeline accurately.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Charming! Sep 11 2003
By Melodramatic Library Geek
Format:VHS Tape
Columbia Pictures portrays a wonderful ooh-la-la picture of the French schoolgirl! Even boys like it! From start to finish, the movie is packed with pranks, humor, sadness, on the edge of your seat thrills, and a happily ever after surprise! Great for all ages!!!
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5.0 out of 5 stars great movie for all ages! May 25 2003
By Natalija-maree
Format:VHS Tape
I absolutely love the witt, charm and excitment about this classic childrens movie brought to life by an A grade cast.and im 13, i watch it on dvd with my two younger sisters every week.
Hatty jones was the perfect madeline and pepito fitted his role perfectly aswell.
I thought it was cool how they brought all the books into one movie flawlessly.I loved the kidnap part and when they cause havoc as possible buyers go through the house.
The background was even better filmed on location in paris.
watch it and it will surely make you feel happy!
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1.0 out of 5 stars What a jokes movie
Well, what can I say this movie was a complete joke. The acting of the eight year old madeline was average. She had no spunk. Can you blame her as it was her debut movie. Read more
Published on April 29 2004
4.0 out of 5 stars Fun Fun Fun
I bought this DVD for my 3 year old neice and she loves it! If you have young relatives, or children of your own, this DVD is great. Read more
Published on Oct 10 2002 by Joseph Valentine Dworak
5.0 out of 5 stars Good fun for girls
Our 4-year old enjoyed it, with a little explanation in order about Miss Clavel's habit, and about the motives of the kidnappers. Read more
Published on Aug 28 2002 by A. S. Templeton
5.0 out of 5 stars A Cute Movie to Enjoy forever!!!!!
I remember when I saw this in 1998 with my grandma and my cousins and we sneaked in the theatres with hamburgers and didn't get in trouble. Read more
Published on May 18 2002
4.0 out of 5 stars Sweet and Charming Children's Movie
Madeline is a slight but utterly charming film taken from the children's books by Ludwig Bemelmas. It does not possess the dramatic content of The Secret Garden or A Little... Read more
Published on Mar 29 2002 by Matthew Horner
3.0 out of 5 stars Boarding-school japes in France!
It is heartening to know that people are still making films of this type. This is in the style of Happiest Days Of Their Lives or the St.Trinians films, but with younger girls. Read more
Published on Dec 28 2001 by D. M. Farmbrough
3.0 out of 5 stars My Child's First Major Obsession
We are currently going through a major addiction to all things Madeline and especially this movie. It represents my daughter's first venture into a fantasy world (she's 4. Read more
Published on May 22 2001 by Douglas Lytle
5.0 out of 5 stars Template for good movie fun
I don't watch many movies, and have recently lost my taste for kids' movies in particular--which are also the few movies which don't have gratuitous sex, violence, and cursing. Read more
Published on May 16 2001 by E. A Solinas
5.0 out of 5 stars Madeline is one of my very favorite movies
I think Madeline is a fabulous movie. It is especially funny when the girls stop people from buying the house by unscrewing the doors. Read more
Published on May 4 2000 by Ashok Kishore
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Kids' Movie!
In a day and age when adults are stealing kids' innocence by producing movies that are dark and often disturbing (see the mixed reviews of the animated "Madeline in... Read more
Published on Jan 26 2000 by Sharon Ramsey
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