Anna Chlumsky should have won an Academy award for this movie.

I found about this movie from watchmojo.com's YouTube videos. It might be the first time I watched a movie without looking up for it over IMDb. But I am glad because after seeing the rating of only 6.8, I might not watched it as usually movies below 7 are not worth watching (I have tried before).This is one of the few movies which take your emotions through a roller coaster ride. It makes us smile in the beginning and also reminds us of our own childhood. The curiosity of kids about everything. Having a best friend with whom you spend your days and share a special bond. Similar bond is depicted in the movie between Vada and Thomas J. The background music, cinematography and acting done by even the kids make this movie a great family movie. But doesn't matter how strong you are, the end will make you cry! So, keep some tissues with you. Overall I think it was one of the best family drama movie I have ever watched. I think it deserves a much better rating.

I gave this film a 10/10 it was really moving and realistic! This film is so brilliant I can watch it over and over again! Every thing about this film is so amazing the cast, the plot and the whole film is just so remarkable! New comer Anna Chlumsky (Vada Sultenfuss) did a really brilliant job in this film she really brought the character of Vada to life! And Macaulay Culkin (Thomas J. Sennett) really brought the character of Thomas J to life he also did an amazing job in this film! I totally recommend this film to anyone who loves heart warming family films. This film is just so Beautiful.I don't know what to say all I can say is if you haven't already go and watch this film it's magical! The friendship of Vada and Thomas J is beautiful!

This was one of those innocent family drama which can leave you heavyhearted and with teary eyes. A light movie which explores the innocence of a child's mind and influence of the environment they live in on them.It is the story of little Vada, who is trying to cope up with hard reality of death in her life. Her mother is dead and she has a busy and gloomy undertaker for a father. So being neglected, she tries to gain attention and only has one friend.As the story progresses one falls in love with Vada and Thomas J. Both the characters are depicted beautifully and innocently by the new comer Anna and our favorite child actor, Macaulay. The film does tend to be a little boring at times but catches up in the last 30 minutes or so, but last 5 to 7 minutes still seemed to be a little stretched.Direction: Good.Script/Screenplay: The story is simple, but the screenplay is good.Acting: Fine performance by Anna, Macaulay and Lee Curtis.Music: Sweet and fitting.A light movie which can be enjoyed witch family or a loved one over a cup of coffee.