Hayley Mills received a special Academy Award(R) for her performance as Pollyanna in this timeless Walt Disney tapestry of small-town Americana. Here you’ll meet Pollyanna, the orphan who brings sunshine into the lives of everyone she meets. But her Aunt Polly (Jane Wyman) is too concerned with appearances, propriety, and local politics to appreciate her effervescent niece. It isn’t until the town almost loses their “Glad Girl” that Aunt Polly realizes the power of love and lightheartedness. Featuring an impressive all-star cast and a story filled with fun, laughter, and tears, POLLYANNA will inspire your entire family and prove that the art of positive thinking is just as delightful today as it was at the turn of the century!Optimism shines in this classic 1960 Disney film starring Hayley Mills. When the newly orphaned Pollyanna comes to live with her wealthy aunt in Harrington Town, life looks promising. Despite her aunt’s insistence on propriety and modesty, Pollyanna’s cheerful, optimistic ways spread throughout the town–converting even a cantankerous recluse and a whining hypochondriac. Only Aunt Polly has trouble welcoming her young niece into her heart. In a clash between the townspeople and Aunt Polly over local politics, it’s Pollyanna’s influence that helps individual townspeople find the inner strength to stand up for their own beliefs. When Pollyanna is involved in a serious accident, Aunt Polly finally realizes how much she loves her niece. Can Aunt Polly and the entire town somehow restore Polly’s optimism and ensure a full recovery? Pollyanna is wholesome entertainment that will leave the entire family eager to play the “glad game.” –Tami Horiuchi
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March 4, 2010
#1
I am unable to view this DVD which I believe is for USA only and I live in Ireland
March 4, 2010
#2
I was horrified when I saw this movie version of the book. They changed everything about the characters except their names. Yes, Pollyanna is glad, but it fails to capture the essence of her struggle to be glad when she is faced with so much adversity. Miss Polly is not ruthless and conniving and does not influence the town as depicted in the movie. She is struggling herself, which is where Pollyanna comes into the picture. My children were flabbergasted at seeing this film. They knew the characters and these were *not* them. The plot is so skewed that you will miss it if you see this film. Do yourselves a favor and get the BBC version, or better yet, read the book. It is truly a delightful story that you will cherish.
March 4, 2010
#3
How can you give a classic (especially disney)a bad rating. The only reason I did not give this a 5 is because it does not play properly. It will not load and freezes about every 20 minutes. Making more problems then it is worth.
March 5, 2010
#4
Pollyanna Whittier (Hayley Mills) has had a hard life. Her parents have recently died, so the little girl is sent to live with her aunt Polly (Jane Wyman).
Polly is the only surviving adult heir of the Harrington family. As such, she is extremely rich. But she also has the responsibility of running the town, named Harrington after her family. With so many people depending on her, Polly has developed a pessimistic view on life. She does things out of duty, not because she wants to do them.
Into this world comes Pollyanna. She is an optimist. In fact, her family invented the “Glad Game.” When Pollyanna starts to be overwhelmed by bad things, she looks for something to be glad about no matter the circumstances.
While Pollyanna’s attitude has no effect on her aunt, it slowly begins to work on the town of Harrington. But can Pollyanna’s attitude change the one person in town who needs it most?
I’ve been interested to see this movie for years. It was filmed in my hometown, and I’ve driven by Aunt Polly’s house I don’t know how many times. I finally got a chance to see it, and I’m glad.
The movie is entertaining. Maybe because I’m an adult, I got drawn into the politics in the town. I was actually more interested in that then in watching Pollyanna work her charm on the grumps in town.
The biggest problem with the movie is the pacing. There are several repetitive scenes and scenes that would be cut for today’s short attention span audiences. Maybe if I had seen this as a kid I wouldn’t mind, but as an adult, I found myself watching the clock at times to see how much longer the movie would run.
Add to that the climax. Instead of being properly developed, the movie ends abruptly. I want to know what happened next. Still, I had come to care for the characters, so I was emotionally affected by the ending.
This movie is well worth watching once. However, Disney has released better films over the years.
March 5, 2010
#5
The story of Pollyanna is very likeable. It centers around a new girl in town who is very refreshing with her positive outlook on things. The color is vibrant and the characters very funny. Oddly enough, even though she won an academy award, I think the casting of Haley Mills in the title role was a mistake. She doesn’t come across as genuinely likeable as the character calls for. And she spends most of the movie with a scrunched up face that’s almost a scowl. It contrasts greatly with what the Pollyanna personality calls for. However, it is nonetheless an enjoyable movie. A great family film.