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Kit Kittredge: An American Girl

Director: Patricia Rozema
Actors: Abigail Breslin, Julia Ormond, Chris O'donnell, Jane Krakowski, Wallace Shawn
Studio: Warner Bros.
Category: Movie

Buy New: $3.99

Rating:

38 reviews
Sales Rank: 734

Genre: Comedy
Rating: G (General Audience)
Media: Video On Demand
Running Time: 101 Minutes

ASIN: B001JF7YW2

Theatrical Release Date: July 2, 2008
Release Date: November 24, 2008
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days

Synopsis:

Based on the hugely popular American Girl book series, Oscar nominee Abigail Breslin stars as a resourceful young girl whose bravery, compassion and determination help her save her family's home during the Great Depression. Aspiring reporter Kit Kittredge can't resist bringing home strays, whether it's Grace, an abandoned basset hound, or Will (Max Thieriot) and Countee (Willow Smith), a pair of young hobos willing to trade work for meals. Bright, inquisitive and generous, Kit is a natural born leader. But her happy childhood is abruptly interrupted when her father (Chris O'Donnell) loses his car dealership and must leave Cincinnati to look for work. Kit and her mother Margaret (Julia Ormond) are left to manage on their own, growing vegetables, selling eggs and even taking in an assortment of boarders including an itinerant magician (Stanley Tucci), a vivacious dance instructor on the prowl for a husband (Jane Krakowski) and a zany mobile librarian (Joan Cusack).

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Customer Reviews: Read 33 more reviews...

5 out of 5 stars

Oh We Ain't Got A Barrel of Money July 3, 2008
K. A. Alphs (USA)
8 out of 8 found this review helpful

Kit Kitteridge: An American Girl is based on the best selling American Girl Kit Books authored by Valerie Tripp.
Kit's story begins in the 1930's during the Great Depression. Kit's father, Mr. Kitteridge, owns a car dealership. Her mother, Margaret is the director of the Ladies Garden Club. Kit's brother Charlie, is serving in the CCC, created by President Roosevelt. Kit aspires to become a newspaper reporter and to one day see herself in print with the Cinncinati Register. However due to the events of the Great Depression, Kit and her family's world is turned upside down. Mr. Kitteridge becomes unemployed after the bank forecloses on his car dealership. Due to the umployment situation in Cinncinati he travels to Chicago looking for work. Margaret Kitteridge along with Kit take on the responsibility of turning their large home into a boarding house. The boarders are an eclectic mix of individuals from different backgrounds. Stirling Howard, a classmate of Kit's and his mother Mrs.Howard, Miss Dooley, a dance instructor, Miss Bond, the local mobile librarian who can only stop the mobile library if she runs into something, Jefferson Berk, a magician who has a mystery of his own, and Fredrich, the boarder whose pet monkey is always keeping everyone on their toes. Kit and her mother also befriend Will and County, two young hobos who come to the Kitteridge home looking for work and a sense of family. Of course an American Girl story would not be complete without some excitement which comes in the form of a mystery for Kit and her friends to solve. This movie features a wonderful cast of character actors: Abigal Breslin as Kit, Chris O'Donnell as Mr. Kittredge, Julia Ormond as Margaret Kittredge, Jane Krakowski as Miss Dooley, Max Thieriot as Will Shepherd, Glenne Headley as Mrs. Howard, Joan Cusack as Miss Bond and Stanely Tucci as Jefferson Berk.

5 out of 5 stars

Kit Kittredge: A Portrait of Life in Cincinnati during the Great Depression July 11, 2008
Robert D. Shull (Fairfield, OH)
4 out of 4 found this review helpful

I really enjoyed Kit Kittredge. I thought the film was an important and interesting portrait of life in Cincinnati during the Great Depression. As a Cincinnatian, I enjoyed seeing our city portrayed on the big screen and could relate to a lot of the local references.

The film was not the most fast-paced film I've ever seen, but it more than made up for it with its storyline. This movie is at once a drama, mystery and historical fiction. I walked away from the film still thinking about it, which is the sign of a good film to me.

The acting is terrific and includes acting giants and others I believe will be the acting giants of tomorrow. This is not one to be missed.

5 out of 5 stars

As good as it gets.. August 13, 2008
beth
6 out of 7 found this review helpful

It's such as shame that A+ film making like Kit doesn't do well @ the box office. I saw it 3 times & there were no more than 5 people each time in the theater. SO SO SAD! I will b buying this on DVD not just because I want it but also to support everyone behind Kit's creation. This will b one dvd you can give ANY young person boy or girl look them dead in the eye & say, 'IT'S ALL GOOD' Everyone behind Kit desirves an Oscar!

5 out of 5 stars

Finally, a Different kinda Movie!!!! July 8, 2008
Lauren
3 out of 3 found this review helpful

Compared to all of these crude 3-D animated movies,the repeated Super hero flicks, and the Rated R movies that have gone too far, there is finally a movie that is good without without the phony glitz and glamor! In fact, this movie teaches kids to be thankful for what they have and forget all of that nonsense. It is educational without being boring. It is interesting and has something for everybody in this movie. I recommend it for the whole family. You MUST go see this.

5 out of 5 stars

heartwarming story July 28, 2008
Texas Rose (Texas)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful

This is a must movie for everyone. My little 7 1/2 year old grandaughter loved the movie and asked if I could buy it in DVD. I pre-ordered it on Amazon and hope it is availble before Xmas. This was the greatest movie I had seen in a long time.