Disclosure / Disclaimer: Warner Bros. Home Entertainment provided me with a free copy of the Blu-ray I reviewed in this Blog Post. for review and giveaway, purposes on this blog. No other compensation, monetary or in kind, has been received or implied for this post. Nor was I told how to post about it, The opinions I share are my own.
Did you know that the original Nancy Drew book that this modern movie is based on, came out in 1930? Yup, Nancy is almost 90 years old! YET, multiple generations have found her resourcefulness and spunk, not only infectious, but addicting, as the sale of the books can attest to! Recent updates of classic books, haven't been so great, but THIS movie is a MUST see! It's a throw back movie- while set in modern times, and dealing with modern issues like cyber bullying- it reminds you of the movies you saw as a kid- aimed AT kids, NOT adults. The type of movie your mom could drop you and your friends off to see and have NO worries about WHAT was in the picture!
And they have modernized Nancy and her friends, BUT kept the basis of the original mystery AND friendship that holds them tight. Sophia is a delight as the modern Nancy- spunky, smart and really a good kid. Her friends are just as smart, but each in their own way. I was worried there would be some 'preaching' in the movie about modern concepts, but was pleased to find it stayed away from them, and kept true to the idea of the book. Which means it's a movie modern parents don't have to worry about! Miss Grace loves the film and immediately asked if there was going to be another one. Having not read the books yet, she didn't realize, the last seen set up for a 2nd movie, based on the 2nd book in the series. here's hoping they DO make one as charming as this film is! It's perfect for family night, so don't miss it!
Nancy Drew and the Hidden Staircase is coming out
TOMORROW on DVD/Blue-ray Combo Pack,
and is already available for Digital purchase!
Based on the Bestselling Book!
The iconic mystery solving teenager from the classic Nancy Drew books is back with an all-new feature length film that will keep you guessing until the very end! Executive Produced by Ellen DeGeneres, the film stars Sophia Lillis (IT and “Sharp Objects”), Sam Trammell (“True Blood” and “This is Us”), and Linda Lavin (“The Good Wife” and“Alice”) and follows Nancy Drewin her new town, making new friends and on a mission to solve the case!
Synopsis:
After the death of his wife, Carson Drew decides to leave Chicago behind and make a fresh start with his daughter in River Heights. But for 16-year-old Nancy Drew, life in a small town is mighty dull. She longs for excitement, adventure, and the chance to make a difference. Nancy gets that opportunity when she is asked to help solve the ghostly activity at the Twin Elms mansion. Can she help explain the creaking footsteps, exploding lightbulbs and the ominous creature? Is it the handiwork of high-school bully Derek Barnes? Or is it possible that the ghost of original owner Malcolm Colfax is back for revenge? Recruiting her best friends George and Bess, along with local “mean girl” Helen, Nancy Drew is on the case!
“Nancy Drew has been a source of inspiration to countless girls as she has her wits and ingenuity to solve intriguing mysteries. Now, Nancy is back in an all-new film from Ellen DeGeneres,” said Mary Ellen Thomas, WBHE, Vice President, TV Marketing, Family & Animation. “Cast perfectly with Sophia Lillis as Nancy Drew, this mystery has a modern-day edge as Nancy learns about responsibility and friendship while solving mysteries.”
Nancy Drew And The Hidden Staircase is produced by A Very Good Production and A Red 56 Productions. Based on the novel by Carolyn Keene, the film is Executive Produced by Ellen DeGeneres and Wendy Williams (Free Ride), with Jeff Kleeman (The Man From U.N.C.L.E.) and Chip DiggIns (A Walk In The Woods) serving as producers and Rachel Abarbanell (“Splitting Up Together”) as Co-Producer. Katt Shea (Poison Ivy) directed from the script written by Nina Fiore & John Herrera (“The Handmaids Tale”).
DVD BONUS FEATURES
- A Sleuth, A Girl and an Inspiration (Featurette)
- Pink Footprints: Touring Twin Elms (Featurette)
- Gag Reel
Review:
Did you know that the original Nancy Drew book that this modern movie is based on, came out in 1930? Yup, Nancy is almost 90 years old! YET, multiple generations have found her resourcefulness and spunk, not only infectious, but addicting, as the sale of the books can attest to! Recent updates of classic books, haven't been so great, but THIS movie is a MUST see! It's a throw back movie- while set in modern times, and dealing with modern issues like cyber bullying- it reminds you of the movies you saw as a kid- aimed AT kids, NOT adults. The type of movie your mom could drop you and your friends off to see and have NO worries about WHAT was in the picture!
And they have modernized Nancy and her friends, BUT kept the basis of the original mystery AND friendship that holds them tight. Sophia is a delight as the modern Nancy- spunky, smart and really a good kid. Her friends are just as smart, but each in their own way. I was worried there would be some 'preaching' in the movie about modern concepts, but was pleased to find it stayed away from them, and kept true to the idea of the book. Which means it's a movie modern parents don't have to worry about! Miss Grace loves the film and immediately asked if there was going to be another one. Having not read the books yet, she didn't realize, the last seen set up for a 2nd movie, based on the 2nd book in the series. here's hoping they DO make one as charming as this film is! It's perfect for family night, so don't miss it!
Giveaway:
Test YOUR Sleuthing skills in the app below, then come back, and tell us how you did, to win your own copy of this FUN DVD! But hurry, giveaway ends on the 9th!
ENTER:
Enter below:
Enter below:
About Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Inc.
Warner Bros. Home Entertainment (WBHE) brings together Warner Bros. Entertainment's home video, digital distribution and interactive entertainment businesses in order to maximize current and next-generation distribution scenarios. An industry leader since its inception, WBHE oversees the global distribution of content through packaged goods (Blu-ray Disc™ and DVD) and digital media in the form of electronic sell-through and video-on-demand via cable, satellite, online and mobile channels, and is a significant developer and publisher for console and online video game titles worldwide. WBHE distributes its product through third party retail partners and licensees
Comments
Post a Comment