I liked "Samantha: An American Girl Holiday" very much indeed. It is a rather gentle tale but one that is not afraid to tackle such issues as family loyalty, class divisions, women's suffrage, and child labor. The title character, Samantha Parkington, is played by AnnaSophia Robb, and she is absolutely wonderful, with an expressive face and an honest approach to her craft that leads us, the viewers, to believe wholeheartedly in her on-screen portrayal. Samantha seems utterly real, and that of course is the highest compliment to which any actor can aspire. There are no weaknesses in the cast, and special accolades should go to Kelsey Lewis, who plays Samantha's best friend, Nellie O'Malley, and to Jordan Bridges, who plays Uncle Gard. Direction and cinematography are splendid throughout, with an effective sense of period (1904). The musical score is lovely, supportive of the action, and (most important of all) non-intrusive, never calling attention to itself. You will enjoy this film from beginning to end.

In 1904, an upper-class 10-year old girl Samantha (AnnaSophia Robb) is living with her grandmother (Mia Farrow) when her dear uncle (Jordan Bridges) comes to visit her with his new fiancée (Rebecca Mader) and takes her to stay in New York with them.The movie was a positive surprise for me; the story, lightly touching topics such as class differences, women's rights and child labor, is entertaining and charmingly down-to-earth. The visual style is bright and pleasant, and the sets, costumes and music are all careful work too. Not even the cute child actors come across as annoying. Even though the movie is best suited for young girls, it's perfectly watchable for adults too, like a good family film should be.

I loved this movie! I collected the American Girls Dolls as a child and have read most the books. Samantha was my favorite. The movie followed the books pretty well. Of course, some was left out, but thats normal. It was fantastic. Samantha's character was portrayed well. Her determination to save Nellie was very admirable. Grandmary was done very well. The movie was a good length for a children's movie. The tale was very moving. Seeing Samantha grow and learn was done so well. The viewer felt involved in the story. The childhood connection made the movie greater. The cast was perfect. The chemistry really helped it seem like they were a real family that truly cared and loved each other. I highly recommend this movie.

I got this movie on DVD last January 2004 & it is the most Wonderful movie for the whole family (even my mom like it).This movie is about a young girl name Samantha (AnnaSophia Robb) & she lives in NewYork 1904. Samantha help her friends to make a Christmas joy to everyone & try to love her grandmother name Grandmary (Mia Farrow) but first Samantha met a name name Nellie O'Malley (Kelsey Lewis) & help her to have a Christmas Wish that she want as well as helping herself too. This movie is the best film for the Holiday season & hope everyone like this movie too.I saw that they repeated on TV a few day before Christmas'2005 but it better that I watch it on DVD.I give this movie a 10/10 because it a great movie.If you like this movie, Than you will like "Felicity: An American Girl Adventure" & other American Girl movies.