I love the 1985 version. It is magical and the cast, excellent. But it is 30+ years old now and most kids are not going to go for that. This new version isn't supposed to copy the old one but tell the story again to a new generation. And I think that's a wonderful thing. And it has its own highlights and special charm. It needs to be looked at with an open mind and not as a comparison to the Megan Follows one.
This lovely PBS special presents good old-fashioned values that are sadly nearly non-existent now. If you want to compare something, compare this nice, entertaining and wholesome family movie to the reality show junk that generally spews out of today's television sets and pray this generation of children is watching it.
I will always love the 1985 version (which isn't even the original version. There was a 1940s or 1950s version as well as a 1970s one). I am so thankful, though, that someone thought to film this story in this day and age. Am really hoping more "normal" (for lack of a better word) programs will follow in the - very - near future. My two cents, anyway.
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rebekahrox
8 years ago
But it is 30+ years old now and most kids are not going to go for that. This new version isn't supposed to copy the old one but tell the story again to a new generation.
If any kid prefers this dreadful version to the 1985 version, I would hold out no hope for the younger generation.
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andersen_sister
8 years ago
Kids might not watch the 1985 version in the first place. Pointless to compare. This is much better than the Disney and Nichelodeon cookie cutter shows offered to kids now. Reviving this story was a great idea and kids will see it for what it is and not compare it to anything. Maybe it will get some younger people interested in the books.
I mean, would you rather they watch women whoring around on The Bachelor? I'm an adult and I prefer to see this myself!
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