The Little Kidnappers

Charlton Heston may have won an Oscar, but after seeing Heston's performance in this film I wonder for what. Best Ham Performance by an actor perhaps?

Otherwise, aside from a slightly uneven script and some odd camera shots, this a sweet and charming film ideal for family viewing. The scenery is wonderful and the musical score is perfect. Leah Pinsent as the MacKenzie daughter Kirsten is very appealing, and Bruce Greenwood, as her Dutch suitor Dr. Wilhem Hooft,is quietly sexy and sincere. He also has affected the best accent of the bunch, having reportedly researched it so that it is convincing if not necessarily authentic. The best reason to see this film are the two sweet young ones playing the little MacKenzie brothers. They are wonderful actors and carry the film well. Everyone should watch and see for themselves.