, Anne Shirley’s life takes a dramatic turn far from the quiet hills of Prince Edward Island. Unlike the original books by L.M. Montgomery, this film places a twenty-something Anne and her fiancé, Gilbert Blythe, directly into the turbulence of the early 20th century. Anne of Green Gables: The Continuing Story - Variety
Have you seen The Continuing Story? Do you consider it a brave epic or a cinematic travesty? The debate, like Anne herself, is eternal. Anne of Green Gables- The Continuing Story
One of the most discussed aspects of The Continuing Story is the treatment of the central romance. In the previous film, Anne of Avonlea , the relationship between Anne and Gil was solidified with a proposal. Fans expected The Continuing Story to be a domestic bliss narrative. , Anne Shirley’s life takes a dramatic turn
2.5/5 stars (or 5/10) “A well-made but misbegotten sequel that confuses ‘dark’ with ‘deep’ and mistakes war tropes for character growth. Anne deserves better than a spy thriller.” Anne of Green Gables: The Continuing Story -
This decision alienated some purists who wanted to see the specific plot points of Rilla of Ingleside played out verbatim. However, it allowed the filmmakers to explore a darker, more mature theme: the loss of innocence. If the first film was about finding a home, and the second about finding a vocation, The Continuing Story is about finding the strength to survive in a world turned upside down.