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Frances Hodgson Burnett·1995·Director: Alfonso Cuarón
85%
Faithfulness
4.2
Book Rating
3.8
Movie Rating
Platform: DVD
Liesel Matthews, Eleanor Bron, Liam Cunningham
The Book
Sara Crewe, a rich girl at a London boarding school, is left penniless when her father dies, and must endure hardship as a servant while maintaining her imagination and dignity.
The Film
Sara is sent to a strict boarding school after her father enlists in WWI. When he is presumed dead, the headmistress, knowing she will not receive any more money, forces the girl to become a servant. Despite her hardships, Sara maintains her kindness and imagination.
Key Differences
The film sets the story during World War I instead of the late 19th century. The character of Becky is given a more prominent and sympathetic role. The film adds a more dramatic rescue and resolution than the book's subtler ending.
Our Verdict
Enjoy both!The film balances faithfulness to the source material with cinematic enhancements, making it enjoyable both as an adaptation and a standalone film. It retains the core themes while updating the setting and character focus for modern audiences.
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