This was a fairly enjoyable adaptation of Streatfeild's Ballet Shoes. In the beginning there were a few minor details that strayed from the novel, which didn't bother me too much, as they made little difference to the plot overall. However, as the film progressed there were more little things, and a couple of big things that differed from the plot that bothered me.
The only big change that did not overly bother me, that I in fact quite liked, was Mr Simpson being a widower, and his slow burn relationship with Sylvia (Garnie). It added something to the storyline, which I feel was probably a helpful addition in the transition from novel to film.
The casting was quite good (although Nanna did not age much...). I found Emma Watson looked exactly as I'd imagined Pauline, when reading Ballet Shoes as a child. Her performance was good, better than others make it out to be. Lucy Boynton was appropriately precocious as Posy. I rather enjoyed Emilia Fox's portrayal of Garnie/Sylvia. The other cast were all pleasing enough in their roles.
The film on the whole is family friendly, and if you're not very familiar with the book, it should be quite enjoyable.
The only big change that did not overly bother me, that I in fact quite liked, was Mr Simpson being a widower, and his slow burn relationship with Sylvia (Garnie). It added something to the storyline, which I feel was probably a helpful addition in the transition from novel to film.
The casting was quite good (although Nanna did not age much...). I found Emma Watson looked exactly as I'd imagined Pauline, when reading Ballet Shoes as a child. Her performance was good, better than others make it out to be. Lucy Boynton was appropriately precocious as Posy. I rather enjoyed Emilia Fox's portrayal of Garnie/Sylvia. The other cast were all pleasing enough in their roles.
The film on the whole is family friendly, and if you're not very familiar with the book, it should be quite enjoyable.