Eloise at the Plaza

As a lover of the original Eloise books I can honestly say that making a movie out of it was a huge mistake. The charm of the Eloise books is her unique imagination but also the fact that she spends he time alone and bored in a big hotel. The addition of the extra characters completely ruined the entire book and it seems foolish that the amazing Eloise books are associated with this movie.

This movie is very cute. I wish the script had been better. Sofia is very talented. She is 10 now, she was 9 when it was filmed. Julie Andrews mentioned this in an interview the day the movie originally aired.

I am a huge fan Of Jessica Polly (credited Beitchman). When I heard that she was in this movie I just had to see it. Normally I find Disney movies passe and trite, but if you're in the mood for it, this movie is exactly what the doctor ordered. It's an enjoyable romp for romp's sake. But let's talk more about Jessica, shall we? (sigh) And how 'bout that Julie Andews. She is it! Seriously though, the movie is great for kids of all ages with a little something for everyone to enjoy. Music, laughter, even ballroom dancing! I watched this movie with my nieces and nephews and they laughed so hard. We all had a spectacular time. I don't know if the movie is available on DVD, but if it is, by all means rent it. You won't be disappointed.

This movie is fantastique! Sofia Vassilieva has got to be the most talented little actress I have ever seen! I cracked up whenever she said :NAAAAAAAAAAAAAAANNNNNYYYYYYYYYYYYYY!" She has the most brattiest little voice! To those who want to know if it's good or not: It's excellent; go buy the video! It can get a little boring after seeing it over and over, but it's definitely worth seeing! 10/10

I have enjoyed many movies featuring USA children actors. Jackie Coogan and Shirley Temple were wonderful. I consider the Hal Roach (Our Gang ) to be classics and I have re-run many of of them with increased delight. I even laugh at many of the antics of Denis the menace. Hovever I started to shudder after the first few minutes of watching Eloise.. This is the most obnoxious brat of a child that I have seen in a movie. Surely, it is the patriotic duty for Hollywood to present a true picture of American family life and not this fiction drivel. I is not many years ago, when the major Hollywood studios had high standards and a film like Eloise in the Plaza would not have seen the light of day.

Once again Hollywood and the new "Disney" have ruined another classic. The beauty of Eloise was her innocence and ability to creatively entertain herself living sans parents at The Plaza under the sometimes watchful eye of her Nanny and the hotel's staff. Apparently the more obnoxious the better, after all she is now a role model for millions of spoiled little brats living dysfunctional lives with their disinterested parents. The original version of the book that became the basis for this horrible movie was intentionally withheld by Kay Thompson back in the early '60s because she felt that "Eloise" was also for a adults. This movie "Eloise" is more akin to the Hilton sisters type of behavior. Mr. Salomone in real life was a class act and a handsome gentleman, not the bald headed neurotic ass portrayed in this take. Maybe at some point, the real "Eloise" be portrayed in another version, one that will have the charm that these characters deserve.

First off, why is there adults in here rating this movie 1 & 2's? Some clown blabbing about drunk drivers killing people? This is a movie for young children!!! What's wrong with these people? These morons aside...the movie has a pretty decent cast, there's no bad language, no nudity, no violence and lastly no one is doing drugs! Rest assured that you can leave your kids to watch this without any supervision at all! You're welcome!