Money #1948 "Anne of Green Gables" : the Sequel" and "The Continuing Story" DVD -- the 1985 (Megan Fellowes) version - I had really nothing to compare to this version, so I just happily watched this to see where the character would go. I liked the school story, but disliked the principal and had trouble believing her character because she seemed to make strange acting choice --- the same with the rich boyfriend, the competition with Gilbert. Never warmed up to either of them because of their acting. I was disappointed Gilbert wasn't in this more and that it took so long to realize they were made for each other. Anne grew on me, and because she came across as an old soul in Parts 1 and 2, I felt these parts fit her better, and I felt she got better in her acting, too. I was esp. glad to see the teacher she so liked as a child to reappear here and help her get her first teaching job! The job on the newspaper was good, and I really found the guy whom she looked up to as a writer (kind of a mentor) was intriguing and complex. The war stuff seemed unbelievable that she could travel and look for Gilbert and get caught in the trauma of war, so it came across kind of soap opera-ish. But I realize that Sullivan is following the book at this point. I must say the ending surprised me. (disclaimer -- please don't read more if you haven't read the book) To be able to leave Avonlea so easily at the point she comes back, seemed to make the ending to me kind of sad. But once again, it is probably how the book ends it, so you can't mess with that! I would give this part 3.5 out of 5. I am glad I got to see how this well -loved book ends. I appreciated the scenery on Prince Edward Island and all the effort it took to film the war scenes.
"ANNE OF GREEN GABLES : THE SEQUEL" 3 hours and 50 minutes, 1987
Anne Shirley accepts a teaching position at a girls boarding school in a town dominated by a rich and belligerant family determined to make her life miserable.
"ANNE OF GREEN GABLES: THE CONTINUING STORY" 3 hours & 50 mins, 2000
The continuing adventures of Anne Shirley in New York and in France during World War I.
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