ScoobyMint Disappointment for a huge fan!

ChanFamous I wanted to like it more than I actually did... But much of the humor totally escaped me and I walked out only mildly impressed.

Sharkflei Your blood may run cold, but you now find yourself pinioned to the story.

Janae Milner Easily the biggest piece of Right wing non sense propaganda I ever saw.

rachelmartin1012 I can't quite put a finger on why this is one of my favorite movies of childhood. Maybe it's the quirky, fun atmosphere or the fantastic cast. One thing is for sure, it's definitely well worth watching.

Maddyclassicfilms Directed by Norman Tokar with an hysterical screenplay from David Swift and Rosemary Anne Sisson.Candleshoe is a fun and surprisingly touching tale of childhood adventure and one of the best non animated films to come from Disney.The story is all about young orphan Casey Brown(Jodie Foster)who lives with foster parents in America.One day she is taken to a posh hotel by a private detective and there she meets con man Harry W.Bundage(Leo McKern).He tells her all about a scam he has going on with his cousin Grimsworthy(Vivien Pickles),to find the mysterious treasure hidden in the sprawling English mansion Candleshoe.Casey must pretend to be the long lost granddaughter of the owner Lady St Edmund(Helen Hayes).Once she wins the old ladies trust she can start to follow clues on a piece of paper to the treasure.When Casey gets to the mansion the old lady believes her story and she actually finds herself loved for the first time in her life.The highlight of the film though is David Niven as Lady St Edmunds butler,gardener,chauffeur,cook and best friend Priory.He goes through various disguises to prevent his mistress knowing her money is very nearly gone and all the other staff have left her.He's helped in this by some local orphans adopted by Lady St Edmund loyal and feisty Cluny(Veronica Quilligan),sweet floor slider Bobby(David Samuals),shy Anna(Sarah Tamakuni)and natural leader Peter(Ian Sharrock).Jodie Foster gives a fine early performance as the lonely teenager and David Niven and Helen Hayes are perfect.There is also more than a touch of the Ingrid Bergman film Anastasia here.In which Helen Hayes plays the Dowager Empress Marie the grandmother of the murdered Romanov children who believes the young woman is her youngest granddaughter.Yes it's cheesy and some bits look dated but this is a good film about friendship,family,adventure and fun this is one to watch whether your young or old.

wi_saint I remember this film from its original airing, and while I have not watched it in years, I still list it in my favorites. This only shows the strength of the movie and its acting. I loved Jodie Foster after seeing her in it, and have enjoyed her acting ever since. I am on the hunt for it for my newborn son, for him to enjoy it like I did! My many thanks to Disney,Helen Hayes,Jodie Foster,Leo McKern and all of the rest of the crew for a wonderful story and great memories. I give the movie a 10 for any parent wanting a good clean movie for their young ones, and even for a young teenager to watch something other than the sex,drugs and violence that is so prevalent in today's movies.

andy-782 The main problem I have with this film is that it's not a patch on the book and characters are changed beyond recognition (to the extent of changing their names). Michael Innes was one of my favourite authors and it's a shame that just about the only film made from his considerable output has been mucked about so much. Having said that it's much better than a lot of Disney stuff and is a lot more entertaining than, say, Home Alone. I don't think Helen Hayes was right for the old woman (based on reading the book) but, while Jay in the book is a boy, I can understand Jodie Foster getting the part because she is really good. It keeps the kids quiet for a bit but it could have been so much better.