Customer Reviews
Anne of Avonlea 
2008-06-24
This is a sequel to Anne of Green Gables. It is very good, heart-warming story. Good for the whole family.
Disappointing 
2008-06-07
This version, while sticking closer to the actual tale, is overacted, making it seem more suitable for the stage than for film.
Horrible 
2007-10-23
I can't believe I bought this thing. The acting is reminiscent of a high school play. The sets are atrocious (think High School), and the actors are unpleasant to look at. Do not waste your money with this version (the Sullivan production is infinitely better). Also, the color is off. There's nothing positive about this dvd, sadly.
One To Add To The Collection 
2007-09-12
I am a big fan of the Ann of Green Gables books and the Sullivan series that appeared on PBS, which I own on DVD. So, I was thrilled to see another version of the story. This DVD consolidates Anne of Avonlea and Anne of the Island, so for you Anne fans, it covers the most interesting part of the Anne/Gilbert love story. Unfortunately, although this version is true to the book up to a point, the things that are really changed are the romantic interations between Gilbert and Anne. The ending is very abrupt as well and is way off from the book! Otherwise, I think this is a fine production with great acting, which should be added to collections of Anne-o-philes everywhere. But, for sheer romantic content, I think the Sullivan version is more satisfying!
fabulous 
2007-06-04
When I found that this thirty-year-old BBC mini-series was out on DVD, I couldn't believe it! I had such fond memories of the series all those years ago and never believed I would see be able to see it again. But such is the nature of modern technology, and we are so lucky for it. As another reviewer said, Kim Braden IS Anne - nobody can top her. And the story stays so much closer to the original story. I only wish the first part of the series, "Anne of Green Gables," was available too. Message to the BBC - please find it ... I want to buy it!!
ANNE OF AVONLEA 2007-05-14
This TV show was made by the BBC and is based on the novel ANNE OF AVONLEA by author L.M. Montgomery. The character of Anne Shirley (Kim Braden) is reprised from the beloved children's classic ANNE OF GREEN GABLES. Now moving toward adulthood Anne takes a job as a schoolteacher.System Requirements:Running Time: 305 MinutesFormat: DVD MOVIE Genre: TELEVISION/SERIES & SEQUELS Rating: NR UPC: 741952636496 Manufacturer No: KOC-DV6364
Anne of Avonea - BBC version features LLM's characters 2007-03-18
I truly enjoyed viewing so many of Lucy Maud Montgomery's characters and storylines. Although I'm a huge fan of Kevin Sullivan's Anne movies, this version is closer to the plots from the books. The ending was a bit of a letdown but overall it was time well spent.
funny accents, but good mini-series 2007-03-09
When I bought this DVD, I was surprised to find it was a British production with mostly British actors. The accents sounded quite strange, probably because they were trying to sound Canadian, but not really succeeding. The first two episodes were fairly dull and I was starting to regret buying this. However, the next four episodes were much more enjoyable and so overall, it was worth buying. It was much more like the books than the 1987 version was, which I was pleased by. Although it was mostly filmed in a studio and looked like it was cheaply made, it is less noticeable the more you get into the story. The story ends rather abruptly, but most people who watch this will know what's going to happen to the characters anyway. Kim Braden seemed to grow into the role of Anne as the mini-series went along and I liked what she brought to the role.
Anne of Avonlea 2007-02-12
I loved the stories of Lucy M. Montgomery and was hoping for more from the BBC. I was emotionally disappointed in this version. Kim Braden was an adorable Anne but the screen play lacked emotion and substance where it was important. Anne and Gilbert scenes were short and flipant. You would never have known Gilbert and Anne had any feelings for each other by the scenes. I did like the inclusions of the real story line from Ms. Montgomerys books. They were true to the real story and that pleased me. The whole college years, the group gatherings of all the young people etc made the books come to life but then the rest of the story left you feeling unsatisfied and empty. The ending was the worst. I prefered the longer scene in the book and the other ending in the Megan Fallows version. It said more in silence than any writer could say.
Good Visual for the book 2007-01-12
The Anne of Green Gables series is one I have read and re-read over and again since I was a small child. While this adaptation lacked in film quality, the content was very much like the book. The only major set back was that it lacked the passion of a young, imaginative girl that the books portrayed, as well as the Megan Follows version. While the later version does not follow the book as well, it makes up for that lack in the emotional grasp it has over you when watching. For me, this made all the difference in the world, and while I think that this is an overall good movie, I much prefer the Megan Follows version. This version tells the story, but doesn't allow the audience to really become part of the story or feel it as you do in the other version.
