Review of Charlotte's Web (1973) by Rev.rikard — 22 Dec 2006

Any attempt to bring a classic book to the big screen is always going to fall short, especially when this story has imprinted itself in the hearts of the young since 1952. The characters will look and sound nothing like they do in our imagination.

However, timing is an important dynamic in creating any film; we needed a nice, gentle story about magic, authentic relationships and hope. Christmas comedies have grown tiresome, attempts to bring biblical narratives about transcendent events are disappointing, and films that better fit Halloween than a traditionally religious holiday related to human kindness feel "grossly" out of place.

Therefore, reclining with the kids while watching a good movie (not great, just good) feels alright. That is what this movie is: it is alright. There is no snap, crackle or pop; there is an abscence of spine-tingling drama; and, the laughs are very sporatic.

Still, I'll take it. A little magic and hope are better than nothing.