And both Diana and Gilbert do get a good amount of screen time in the right places and still play significant roles in Anne's life so I wouldn't fret much either.
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But that's just how the original story went, let alone this series is about Anne so I can't complain much. Like those certain key characters are still intact, two of them Diane and Gilbert though not for much of the miniseries which is a slight drawback to this sequel. I always love playing these tunes just whenever I like to relax but most importantly that theme song just gives me a good feeling as it's a romantic and optimistic tune that not just sings Anne but the romance of life and freedom. The music is also beautiful as there are some of the tunes, we are all familiar with but also some new tunes. There is still a lot of open country which feels like possibilities are still endless and constantly forming which perfectly reflects Anne's state of mind in the film. It feels like a place that is still forming despite certain civilized places like some buildings, roads, carriages, etc. Once again it captures a time long gone, we see Kingsport which is a little more of a civilized place but it's not a city at least not yet. The elements from the first film are still there from the beautiful location which is still beautiful to look at as the film was still filmed in Ontario, Canada in Prince Edward Island. Instead, this sequel is being good in it's own way by continuing and progressing the story in a different direction but at the same time staying the course which is a tricky balance but this film achieves it. Some would argue that this isn't as good as the first which is understandable as the first story most of the time is the best story in a series, but what makes this sequel work is that it doesn't try to outdo it's predecessor, which is a risk that doesn't always pay off. It makes sense there would be a sequel miniseries as in the 80's sequels were one the rise so now was a perfect time. This is the second volume in the "Anne" saga and thankfully doesn't disappoint as it's good as the first. But also how distance can make us appreciate but even more closer to home. The funny thing about adulthood is that we never really stop learning and growing because none of us really know everything for life is boundless. The picture is fabulous because it shows us what basically good people can accomplish. Anne has that natural talent to win her over. Harris, making life miserable for all around her, especially her long suffering daughter. The late Dame Wendy Hiller is fabulous here as a tyrannical Mrs. She is out of the classroom as the school principal. Naturally, Brooks has a breakout scene where she declares her hatred for teaching. It takes the picture for Anne to win Miss Brooks over. Even when Anne proves herself worthy, Miss Brooks is as keenly jealous as ever. She etches an unforgettable character as a tyrant of a principal out to get Anne at any cost. Dunsmore as Miss Brooks, who is afraid of life and is apparently stewing in her own misery. Follows and Jonathan Crombie(as Gilbert), there are excellent performances especially by Ms. I thought I was back in junior high school. For college girls to act like that was unbelievable. The Pringle Family controls the town and are nothing more than egotistical snobs looking to make Anne miserable. Here we see class distinctions working at their absolute work. This very good film really soars when Anne accepts a teaching job at a Womens College. As the film went on, I was thinking that Anne would wind up as another Helen Trent. She wants to be friends with him, but expects more from life. In this film, Anne has become a teacher and faces the challenges of classroom life. Wonderful sequel to the 1985 original film. It doesn't have quite the same charm away from Green Gables but it's a nice detour. Megan Follows is able to maintain the character and there are a couple of compelling girls in the class. The story feels a bit different as Anne becomes the teacher. Quite frankly, Anne leaves everybody and everything behind for a long stretch. The sequel misses the presence of Richard Farnsworth and Colleen Dewhurst has a reduced role. Anne befriends the sweet student Emmeline Harris and her family. Catherine Brooke is the strict spinster teacher. Jen Pringle is the mean girl of the class. The snobbish ruling Pringle family do not support her appointment. With Marilla's blessing, she takes a teaching job at a ladies' college in Kingsport, Nova Scotia and struggles to earn everyone's respect. Anne rejects Gilbert Blythe's marriage proposal and then again. Diana Barry is marrying Fred Wright which Anne disapproves at first. She's teaching young kids and writing stories. Following Matthew's death, Anne Shirley (Megan Follows) has remained at Green Gables to look after aging Marilla.