I think anyone who stops by my blog knows I love movies. And usually when I'm giving away a movie it's from my personal stash of DVDs, but this time I've got some straight-from-the-studio giveaway to share with those of you who love movies, and love watching them with your kids.
A Shine of Rainbows starring Aidan Quinn (one of my favorite "I Love That Guy" actors) and Connie Nielsen (whom if you haven't seen since Gladiator, you should definitely see in the amazing Swedish drama Brothers).
Here's a synopsis:
An orphaned boy named Tomás is adopted by Maire O’Donnell (Connie Nielsen; Gladiator) to live on a whimsical Irish isle filled with new friends, secret caves and a lost baby pup seal stranded on the coast. But when Maire’s reluctant husband Alec (Aidan Quinn; Legends of the Fall, Unknown) refuses to accept Tomás as his own son, the boy drifts down a fateful path of adventure and self-discovery, illuminating how rainbows can shine around — and within — us all.
To enter, just comment with the name of your favorite fictional orphan, and if you can guess/know who my favorite fictional orphan is, that will count as TWO entries. I have two copies to give away, so your odds are pretty good (especially if you know my taste in plucky orphan archetypes).
I'll pick the winners via Random.org on St. Patrick's Day (hey, it's an Irish movie!), so just make sure you enter by 9AM on March 17th.
My favorite would be pollyanna, with close seconds of Annie and the apple Dumpling gang!
Posted by: Lisa | March 14, 2011 at 05:13 PM
My favorites are Ann of Greene Gables, Harry Potter, Tom Sawyer, Oliver Twist and Pipi Longstockings.
Is yours Harry Potter?
Posted by: Adiaha | March 14, 2011 at 05:25 PM
Yeah, I'm guessing yours is Harry Potter. ;)
My real favorite has to be Anne of Green Gables, but Oliver Twist would be a more literary choice.
Posted by: Emily | March 14, 2011 at 07:09 PM
I like the animals -- Bambi, Nemo (although he's only a half-orphan), and Babar. (In fact, I used to sneakily skip the page where Babar's mom gets shot when I read that book to Philip.) Also, Harry Potter. I had no idea Pippi was an orphan, but she is certainly a favorite too.
As for yours, I would guess Anne of Greene Gables. I know I should read the Anne books, but I haven't gotten around to it yet!
Posted by: Eve | March 15, 2011 at 07:34 AM
Does the Knuffle Bunny count or Piggy and Gerald, what about the Pigeon? OK I guess I have been reading a little too much Mo Willems
Posted by: tori | March 15, 2011 at 08:59 AM
Me? Harry P. you? Annie or Harry.
Posted by: Sarah | March 15, 2011 at 11:20 AM
Yours is Harry Potter, mine too!
Posted by: Natalia | April 17, 2011 at 11:44 PM
I feel so much happier now I undertasnd all this. Thanks!
Posted by: Denim | May 28, 2011 at 01:25 PM