Review of Charlotte's Web (1973) by Just S — 10 Jul 2010

Touching and beautiful, but sometimes relies on bathroom humor instead of actual storytelling.

This review of Charlotte's Web (1973) was written by Just S on 10 Jul 2010.

Charlotte's Web has generally received positive reviews.

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By Eric H (2,898) on 07 Jul 2014

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By Ted W (1,490) on 19 Jul 2014

I love the movie and the book. Just like the book and that's a great movie if it's like the book. Good movie. Love Wilbur…

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Ok love the original cartoon version and remember reading the book as a child so I was a bit worried about seeing it this way…

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By Amanda-Beth C (29) on 22 Nov 2014

It isn't a good movie but I have seen worse. Your child from about 4-8 will love it…

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Cute, very good children's book to children's movie adaption…

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It was done well and from what I remember from the book it kept to the original story pretty closely and the supporting cast is generally good…

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