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3.09.2006
10:34 PM | Link |
 I've been curious about this little Disney film for a long time, so I took advantage of special deal at Best Buy to pick up the DVD for cheap. Summer Magic is a cute little movie with hardly a shred of plot - there's only a loose story that just meanders along like a country walk in Buela, Maine (where the movie takes place). The single thing that actually happens is a widow, her daughter (played by the always charming Haley Mills), and her two sons move from Boston to the country, where Burl Ives lets them live in a dreamy yellow house, since the owner is away. The only real purpose for most scenes is to highlight songs by the Sherman Brothers, and I have to say it was a joy to hear them in the context of the movie, since I already knew them from lots of Disney compilation CDs (some of them have even become staples in the Disneyland loop music that plays everyday in the park). The Disney magic is definitely there, since everything is full of lively color (along with several gorgeous Peter Ellenshaw matte paintings). Putting aside the slow pace, I still really enjoyed this lazy country tale. It was just a treat to see lawn parties and trips to the country store, and it's always fun to see Haley's cute button nose. This definitely isn't a movie for everyone, but it was nice and relaxing for me! We all could use an evening sitting on the front porch with Burl Ives singing every now and then.
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