Ballet Shoes details
| Format: | PG DVD |
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| Starring: | Marc Warren, Lucy Boynton, Marc Warren, Emilia Fox, Lucy Cohu, Emma Watson, Richard Griffiths, Yasmin Paige, Eileen Atkins, Yasmin Page, Victoria Wood |
| Director: | Sandra Goldbacher |
| Genre: | Television - British, Crime, Drama, Series/Miniseries |
| Studio: | ITV STUDIOS HOME ENTERTAINMENT |
| Name | Discs | |
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Ballet Shoes |
PG Feature |
DVD Information
| Run time: | 1 hour 25 minutes |
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| Rental release: | 21 Jan 2008 |
| Main languages: | English |
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By a customer from UK , 23 Jun 2008[Highly rated reviewer]
Ballet Shoes (based on the book of the same name) is set in 1930's London, and follows the inspirational story of three young girls raised as sisters, each with their own separate dreams to fulfil. I read Ballet Shoes, when I was younger and despite it being the complete opposite to what I normally would read, I found it to be a fantastic book. So I was eager to see this adaptation on dvd (after missing the first showing on TV.) Unfortunately I have to say that I've been left slightly (but not overly) disappointed.
The running time of Ballet Shoes is a misable 83 minutes so naturally a lot from the book has been missed, but also changed unnecessarily. For the casting, I'm not sure about Emma Watson (aka Hermione Granger) playing the part of Pauline. Don't get me wrong she is stunningly attractive and an exceptionally good actress, fantastic in the Harry Potter films, it's just...she doesn't seem entirely right for the part and makes the character of Pauline seem a bit empty and shallow. But to tell you the truth I wasn't impressed with the performance from Emilia Fox or Victoria Wood either. Maybe my expectations were too high. The characters in the book were three-dimensional and likeable and I guess that I was expecting the same from the film. As another reviewer has already rightfully mentioned, there are no special features or extras on the dvd. One of the reasons I was eager for the dvd was to see the special features. I don't know what I was expecting to see...but something.
But don't despair, as it is still a excellent film, and still represents a inspired concept that keeps you interested and entertained, Ballet Shoes has been professionally done with correct period costumes and sets, so if you're a fan of the book or never even knew there was a book called Ballet Shoes, I doubt you'll be disappointed with the film. I did enjoy it and am glad I purchased it and I'm sure you will be too.- Was this review helpful to you?
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(24)Just right for little girls.
By NattyBam (9 reviews) , 26 Nov 2011Very sweet. Watched with my 10 year old daughter who seemed to really enjoy it even though it is so far removed from everything she knows in this day and age.- Was this review helpful to you?
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must see
By Salamanda (5 reviews) from Liskeard , 15 Nov 2011This is such a lovely film. Very detailed but its still easy watching. A real must see feel good film.- Was this review helpful to you?
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great family film
By a customer , 08 Jul 2011I realky enjoyed the film it was good to see emma watson in something other than harry potter defintely something for my daughter to watch when she is a little older- Was this review helpful to you?
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Ballet Shoes
By a customer from Near a computer , 02 Feb 2011I can never tire of watching this film. It is a great story about 3 young girls and struggling to reach their potential. Great characters, well worth watching.- Was this review helpful to you?
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A classic performance.
By a customer from Wimborne , 03 Dec 2010I was absolutely enchanted by this adaptation of Noel Streatfield's childrens classic ~ Ballet Shoes. A wonderful film with a host of superb actors & so charmingly produced. Encore!- Was this review helpful to you?
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