Review of Harriet the Spy (1996) by Bastet 0 — 03 Oct 2009
I loved this as a child, and I still enjoy re-watching it now and again. Having been a fan of the book, there are few scenes in films more satisfying than that blue hand print on Marion Hawthorne's face...
On a serious note, this film is a great portrayal of adolescence and the need to grow up and understand other people's situations. Each of the characters Harriet engages in have their own interesting story, and her opinion of each can be quite amusing. When Harriet is found to be a "spy" and her friends even turn on her which results in insane amount of bullying, I really feel for Harriet.
The movie doesn't present everything in a nice neat package and even has subtle symbolism resembling suicide at it's darkest part (Harriet diving into the tub, clothes on) , even though it does eventually provide closure- it shows the true maturity and how the characters have all evolved since the beginning. A true testament to the promise Nickelodeon films once had!
This review of Harriet the Spy (1996) was written by Bastet 0 on 03 Oct 2009.
Harriet the Spy has generally received mixed reviews.
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