Unlike many family films that are set in fantastical realms, Harriet the Spy is reality-based, confronting issues kids actually face, while not underestimating their intelligence. In hopes of becoming a great writer, eleven-year-old Harriet (Michelle Trachtenberg) spies on people and pens her thoughts in a journal. But when her classmates read her sometimes painfully true observations, she loses her friends and is ostracized by her peers. In time, however, Harriet learns that she can speak her mind and be a good friend. Great performances, colorful cinematography, and a wonderful tale make this highly recommended. (L. Russo)[DVD Review--June 17, 2003--Paramount, 101 min., PG, $19.99--Based on the popular children's book by Louise Fitzhugh, the family-friendly Harriet the Spy arrives on DVD in a pretty darn spiffy looking widescreen transfer with a solid Dolby Digital 5.1 soundtrack…but, unfortunately, no extras. Bottom line: a solid choice for young adult collections.]
Harriet the Spy
(Paramount, 102 min., PG, $19.95) Vol. 12, Issue 2
Harriet the Spy
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