Heidi

Screenwriter Brian Finch manages to do a pretty good job of reducing the novel to a movie lasting just over 100 minutes, and most of the supporting players, including several very big names, do a credible job with their parts. Some older viewers may find the lead actress a concern, though; and, likewise, adults may find the film's direction somewhat wayward. ... Full Review

He also fails to inject any real life into the story and bungles almost all of the key emotional scenes including Peter and the wheelchair and the grandfather finally accepting Heidi. The Conclusion In short, this is a perfectly watchable film but its not particularly sophisticated and theres little to recommend it to anyone other than its target audience of young children. ... Full Review