Reviews

Fantastic if one is interested in the history of the movie studios. Well presented and good quality video and audio. Many clips of famous Warner Brothers movies and actors. Not the quantity of clips of MGM's "That's Entertainment" but more than on "The Republic Pictures Story". One can enjoy many films this way, via clips of their highlights, when one would not want to watch the entire film.

My laser disk of this is very well done and mine has held up well for about 15 years. Still not available on DVD (7/2006) and I could only find it for sale online as a VHS, which would have poorer video and audio. All three of these studio's history deserves to be on DVD (only MGM's is as of 7/2006)and I hope the studios don't forget.

I first saw this film when it came out and loved it. I got the Japanese laser disc (has Japanese subtitles) in 1992 and have seen it 4 additional times. The credits are slightly misleading, in that the two teenage girls are the main actors and get third order credit in the billing. If you like a story of really lovable teenage girls who become fast friends and support one another as they go through the 13-14 age, living in 1960's NYC, this is a great flick. As a parent and having been separated from my children a fair amount, this film was very poignant and keeps my eyes teary throughout every time I see it. It is great to watch with one's children and is thoroughly enjoyable with a happy ending (and no foul language or other current trends). Lots of laughs, lots of tears, and it leaves one feeling good and glad they watched it. I searched the IMDB for the two young girls (it was their first film for each) and found they made almost nothing else -- hard to believe when they were so good in this movie. Sellers is fantastic and the others turn in good performances. I have nothing negative to offer.