“A true-to-the-book first half hits all the right nostalgic notes, while the second half is an ‘Anne 2.0’ that better reflects the aspirations of today’s girls and the shape of modern families…
Of course, the production rests on Anne herself, and Caroline Toal makes a dazzling first impression. From the moment she collapses face-first in grief over not being the boy Marilla expected, we understand: this Anne is a live wire of feeling, and we’re going to feel it all with her.Of course, the production rests on Anne herself, and Caroline Toal makes a dazzling first impression. From the moment she collapses face-first in grief over not being the boy Marilla expected, we understand: this Anne is a live wire of feeling, and we’re going to feel it all with her…
this Anne isn’t just a retelling, it’s a renewal. It reminds us why we fell in love with the story in the first place, while also gently nudging it into the present. By stirring together traditional and modern elements, Sandler’s adaptation makes room for more readers, more viewers, and more kinds of families.”