Review of Charlotte's Web (2006) by Markr. — 16 Dec 2006
To suggest this movie has no life is cavalier at best, irresponsible at worst. It is a beautifully crafted, lovingly nuanced, and artistically made film. And, it is the truest, best expression of E.B. White's book to date.
The casting is in service to the story, yet feels wonderfully inspired, the most daring and successful being Julia Roberts as Charlotte. The maternal glow that she must be experiencing in real life translates into the most complex, haunting and comforting Charlotte yet translated.
The notes of grace, humility and appreciation for all that is 'ordinary' are pitched perfect here, exactly as I would imagine E.B. White meant them to be. This is a classic that will stand right next to Babe, A Christmas Story, The Wizard of Oz and (the original) Willy Wonka in most dvd collections.
This review of Charlotte's Web (2006) was written by Markr. on 16 Dec 2006.
Charlotte's Web has generally received positive reviews.
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