I was delighted to take my three children to a screening of “The Secret World of Arrietty” on this snowy Saturday morning. The story is based on the novel “The Borrowers” by Mary Norton.
Arrietty (voice of Bridgit Mendler), a tiny, but tenacious 14-year-old, lives with her parents (voices of Will Arnett and Amy Poehler) in the recesses of a suburban garden home, unbeknownst to the homeowner and her housekeeper (voice of Carol Burnett). Like all little people, Arrietty (AIR-ee-ett-ee) remains hidden from view, except during occasional covert ventures beyond the floorboards to “borrow” scrap supplies like sugar cubes from her human hosts. But when 12-year-old Shawn (voice of David Henrie), a human boy who comes to stay in the home, discovers his mysterious housemate one evening, a secret friendship blossoms. If discovered, their relationship could drive Arrietty’s family from the home and straight into danger.
“The Secret World of Arrietty” is an introspective movie that, as my eight year old daughter says, doesn’t have a lot of words”. The beauty of the movie comes through in Arrietty’s tiny, but courageous and self-confident character. As Arrietty comes of age and is officially able to become a “borrower”, her world explodes with beautiful imagery, sound and wonderment as she explores the world of the Beans.
The film hits theaters Feb. 17, 2012.
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