An underrated gem

| Apr 11, 2020

This charming kids' pic has aged very well indeed, and is a surefire selection for any young viewers who like their movies mischievous and magical.

| Original Score: 4/5 | Oct 12, 2018

This pleasant but pedestrian live-action film has one great thing going for it in the shape of Hatty Jones, a tiny Brit with currant-bun eyes full of forthcoming transgression.

| Aug 30, 2016

| Original Score: C | Sep 7, 2011

Great for young kids and fans of the books.

| Original Score: 3/5 | Dec 25, 2010

Full Review | Original Score: 2/5 | Jul 21, 2005

A disarming, charming fable so artfully crafted that adults will fall under its spell.

Full Review | Original Score: 4/5 | Jun 25, 2004

Full Review | Original Score: 2/5 | Jun 12, 2004

Full Review | Original Score: 4/5 | Jan 30, 2004

Full Review | Original Score: 3/4 | May 14, 2003

...Adequately simple for children, though perhaps a bit pedestrian for adults.

| Original Score: 3/5 | Feb 8, 2003

In Madeline's final adventure, she uses her spunk and creativity in the service of compassion.

| Mar 2, 2002

Full Review | Nov 23, 2001

Full Review | Mar 12, 2001

| Original Score: 2/4 | Jan 1, 2001

| Original Score: 3/4 | Jan 1, 2000

Madeline' is a quietly charming movie, for kids not too hyped on action and candy. It's assisted mightily by the presence of McDormand and Hawthorne, who play their roles precisely, not broadly, and come across as people, not caricatures.

| Original Score: 3/4 | Jan 1, 2000

| Original Score: 3/4 | Jan 1, 2000

| Original Score: 3/4 | Jan 1, 2000

| Original Score: 3/5 | Jan 1, 2000