Instead, see the 1986 version starring Amelia Shankley. I realize it's hard to scout out, but it's definitely worth it. It follows the story exactly, the characters look and act the way they're supposed to, and it gives you the real feeling of what Sara had to go through. I was thoroughly disappointed with the '95 version, and found it completely unmemorable. Why did they change so many things? What was the point of moving the location to New York, and why change the ending so drastically? I was upset to find many of my favourite parts changed completely, or just cut out. Viewers say that the girl playing Sara in this version is not cutesy, but in comparison to the novel and to Amelia Shankley, she is. PLEASE, just skip this version over if you love the novel, and see the '86 version. However, if you've never read the novel, you might enjoy this version, as compared to most other children's movies made to-day, this is above average. I guess I'm just a bit biased, as I read the novel so many times, and loved it.
Review of A Little Princess
