Enjoyable film of suspense and intrigue based loosely on the novel by Mary Stewart. While on holiday on the island of Crete, Nikki (Mills) becomes involved in trying to find a fortune in stolen jewels. If you have read Stewart’s book and are looking for a faithful adaptation, you will not find it here. However, Disney did a great job of creating an intelligent screenplay that matched the spirit of the story. Great performances by all, but especially that of Hayley Mills, who definitely demonstrated her ability to move into older roles. Personally, though, I would have preferred to see the strength her character showed in the book and a little less screaming. :-) The filming was excellent with some wonderful scenes of Crete and the local culture. Loved the edge-of-your-seat windmill scene! This is definitely a great family friendly film that we would enjoy watching again in the future. ****
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