Review of Candleshoe (1977) by Will D — 11 Jul 2012

Twee Disney fare, with Jodie Foster holding everything together on charm alone.

This review of Candleshoe (1977) was written by Will D on 11 Jul 2012.

Candleshoe has generally received positive reviews.

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By Chrisanne S (256) on 20 Dec 2008

Disney knew how to use stars that were past their prime. Niven and Hayes are delightful here and Foster isn't too bad either…

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By Grace C (197) on 23 Dec 2008

The first half is an awful lot like Anastasia (the animated Fox movie) and then there's a treasure hunt…

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By James H (4,675) on 24 May 2008

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By Vladdy Trout (33) on 22 Dec 2008

Funny. Jodie Foster is great as a tough talking street wise delinquent. The English setting is perfect…

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By Hannah R (262) on 18 Aug 2008

It's an interesting little movie. Dora liked it, and so did I…

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By Lucy B (107) on 22 Dec 2007

Slapstick, comedy, and a young Jodie Foster. Add a dash of Greensleeves and come up with a fun family film…

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By Shayne R (3) on 10 Jan 2012

Good one. I love the old disney live features…

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By The M (301) on 19 Apr 2008

There was a time, lo these many years ago, of which I have long rhapsodized…

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By Kristal C (562) on 15 Feb 2008

This was one of my top favorites as a kid. Still good…

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By Steven W (610) on 03 Mar 2009

Good one. I love the old disney live features…

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