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Harriet The Spy Reviews

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Eleven-year-old Harriet's (Michelle Trachtenberg) obsession for observation is well-chronicled in her most treasured possession: a notebook marked "Private," in which she collects her frequently unflattering--though accurate--thoughts about those around her. When her classmates discover her penchant for "spying," however, they'.. Read more

Starring	Rosie O'Donnell, Michelle Trachtenberg, Gregory Smith, Charlotte Sullivan
Director	Bronwen Hughes
Genres	Comedy, Family

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- "...A sweet-natured morality tale....Trachtenberg is fresh and natural....Her interactions with O'Donnell, who lends her character the right balance of eccentricity and maturity, are particularly enjoyable..."
- 11951
- - Variety
  - 11 Mar 2005 at 12:59
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- - 4
  - 1
  Good
  
  I didn't watch it but my daughters instructed me to rate highly. Apparantly a better than average film.
  
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  - 21 Oct 2008 at 20:50
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- - 1
  - 0
  Harriet The Spy
  
  This film is sutible for all ages.I quite enjoyed watching it.
  
  I would recomend any family with children to rent Harriet The Spy, as I am sure they ... read more »
  
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  - 24 Jul 2011 at 10:48
- - 0
  - 2
  Awful, a waste of time
  
  Five of us watched it, ages 10, 13, 41, 63 and 70. At the end of the film we were unanimous in our verdict - 'What on earth was that all about'.
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  - 23 Apr 2011 at 13:22
- - 1
  - 1
  emotionally reflective
  
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  well, all i can say is that those who've had some hard times in school this really reminded me of what did happen and how not everything is good, and its ... read more »
  
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  - 23 Apr 2011 at 00:07
- - 2
  - 0
  If you have kids, buy the book. . .
  
  Harriet the spy was one of my favourite books as a child, I read it over and over. At ten years old I was yet another Harriet child-spy prodigy, with a thirst ... read more »
  
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  - nomes29
  - 2 reviews
  - lincolnshire
  - 28 Sep 2010 at 12:41
- - 4
  - 1
  Good
  
  I didn't watch it but my daughters instructed me to rate highly. Apparantly a better than average film.
  
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  - Glasgow
  - 21 Oct 2008 at 20:50
- - 1
  - 0
  excellent classic children's film
  
  my sister and I used to watch this when we were little (near enough when it came out) it is an excellent film and still one of ou favourites! Must watch this if... read more »
  
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- - ebbyru
  - 42 reviews
  - Romford
  - 03 May 2008 at 19:23
- - 0
  - 0
  magical michelle
  
  wonderful entertaining family film,very good and michelle is excellent.
  
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  - troon,scotland
  - 31 Mar 2006 at 15:38
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  good topic
  
  I rate this 5 not because any special effect but because of subject! This very good movies which deal with the issue of bully it a must fos primary school ... read more »
  
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  - 28 Jun 2005 at 20:42
- - 2
  - 3
  For all the family
  
  This film entranced everyone - 11 year old boy, 7 year old girl, mum and dad - no mean feat!
  
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  - London
  - 02 Mar 2004 at 09:09
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- - 4
  - 1
  Good
  
  I didn't watch it but my daughters instructed me to rate highly. Apparantly a better than average film.
  
  Report this review
- 647497
- [Highly rated reviewer]
  - a customer
  - Glasgow
  - 21 Oct 2008 at 20:50
- - 2
  - 0
  If you have kids, buy the book. . .
  
  Harriet the spy was one of my favourite books as a child, I read it over and over. At ten years old I was yet another Harriet child-spy prodigy, with a thirst ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 927223
- [Highly rated reviewer]
  - nomes29
  - 2 reviews
  - lincolnshire
  - 28 Sep 2010 at 12:41
- - 1
  - 0
  excellent classic children's film
  
  my sister and I used to watch this when we were little (near enough when it came out) it is an excellent film and still one of ou favourites! Must watch this if... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 561767
- - ebbyru
  - 42 reviews
  - Romford
  - 03 May 2008 at 19:23
- - 1
  - 0
  Harriet The Spy
  
  This film is sutible for all ages.I quite enjoyed watching it.
  
  I would recomend any family with children to rent Harriet The Spy, as I am sure they ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 1021039
- - a customer
  - 24 Jul 2011 at 10:48
- - 0
  - 0
  good topic
  
  I rate this 5 not because any special effect but because of subject! This very good movies which deal with the issue of bully it a must fos primary school ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 118742
- - a customer
  - se
  - 28 Jun 2005 at 20:42
- - 0
  - 0
  magical michelle
  
  wonderful entertaining family film,very good and michelle is excellent.
  
  Report this review
- 226782
- - david campbell
  - troon,scotland
  - 31 Mar 2006 at 15:38
- - 1
  - 1
  emotionally reflective
  
  THIS REVIEW CONTAINS SPOILERS | Show review anywayHide
  
  well, all i can say is that those who've had some hard times in school this really reminded me of what did happen and how not everything is good, and its ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 985284
- - a customer
  - 23 Apr 2011 at 00:07
- - 0
  - 2
  Awful, a waste of time
  
  Five of us watched it, ages 10, 13, 41, 63 and 70. At the end of the film we were unanimous in our verdict - 'What on earth was that all about'.
  <... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 985404
- - a customer
  - 23 Apr 2011 at 13:22
- - 2
  - 3
  For all the family
  
  This film entranced everyone - 11 year old boy, 7 year old girl, mum and dad - no mean feat!
  
  Report this review
- 2728
- - a customer
  - London
  - 02 Mar 2004 at 09:09

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Critics' reviews
- "...A sweet-natured morality tale....Trachtenberg is fresh and natural....Her interactions with O'Donnell, who lends her character the right balance of eccentricity and maturity, are particularly enjoyable..."
- 11951
- - Variety
  - 11 Mar 2005 at 12:59
- "...WELCOME TO THE DOLLHOUSE for pre-adolescents....The glee and neurotic terror of a kid lurching into adult consciousness..." -- Rating: B+
- 11947
- - Entertainment Weekly
  - 11 Mar 2005 at 12:59
- Adapted from Louise Fitzhugh's 1964 novel about a determined 11-year-old, this primary-coloured piece is a sweet but... read more on Time Out
- 46139
- - Time Out
  - 04 Nov 2008 at 00:16
- "...This spunky movie takes daring detours all the time..." -- 3 out of 4 stars
- 11950
- - USA Today
  - 11 Mar 2005 at 12:59
- "...A smart-kid movie, with big lessons and even some subtlety..."
- 11948
- - Los Angeles Times
  - 11 Mar 2005 at 12:59
- Entertaining family movie with a moral, told with a light touch.
- 32824
- - Halliwell's Film Guide
  - 02 Mar 2006 at 15:43

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- Harriet The Spy
  
  Eleven-year-old Harriet's (Michelle Trachtenberg) obsession for observation is well-chronicled in her most treasured possession: a notebook marked "Private," in which she collects her frequently unflattering--though accurate--thoughts about those around her. When her classmates discover her ...