As I do most evenings, when I have nothing to do, I plop myself on the couch and turn on my much-beloved TV. Today as I was channel surfing, I came across this lovely little gem of a movie called Kit Kittredge: An American Girl. So here's my first movie review :)
It's set in Depression-era Cincinnati. Kit is a young girl whose main ambition in life is to be a reporter. As the story evolves we realize that all is not as it seems. This seemingly well-to-do family is coming up on hard times as the young girl sees her dad in the local soup kitchen. As things progress we are introduced to two "hobo" kids who end up working for the family in exchange for food. Kit and her mother end up turning their home into a boarding house to earn some money and keep the household afloat while her father goes to Chicago to look for a job. One of the two hobo kids is accused of being a robber and Kit and her friends set out to prove his innocence. The interesting melange of characters that occupy the boarding house provide interesting sub-plots but at the heart of the story is humanity, compassion and dignity. Throughout the movie we see human beings trying to hold on to their last shred of dignity as they become homeless, are forced to live in boarding houses, accept handouts and come to terms with their new situation in life. Simple kind acts can change lives.
All the kids in the movie act well. The plot is believable (well okay - kinda sorta) and all in all the movie provides good entertainment. I recommend it worth a watch!! Hope you have fun.
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