http://www.criticsrant.com/archive/2007/06/18/Nancy-Drew--From-Larkspur-Lane-to-the-Silver-Screen.aspx “You’re like no other girl,” Corky exclaims as he and Nancy recover from a near-miss with an SUV in Griffith Park. Oh boy, is Corky right. Writers Andrew Fleming and Tiffany Paulsen bring us an updated NANCY DREW for a whole new group of girls to enjoy. Well … sort of updated. Nancy (the adorable Emma Roberts) may be living in 2007, but she sure looks like she stepped right out of the 1950s. Everything — from her cute dresses to her signature blue roadster — screams Middle America. But, I’m not complaining; I loved every bit of her wholesome persona. Nancy and her father (Tate Donovan) leave their small town of River Heights for a temporary stay in Los Angeles. Nancy is not only taken from her hometown, she’s taken from her celebrity status too. The people of River Heights revel in her sleuthing abilities. When Nancy is thrown into the craziness of Los Angeles, her wholesomeness is far from the norm, and she’s teased accordingly. Just like in every other tween/teen girl movie out there, Nancy finds a way to be herself and make friends. en-US Critics Rant info@criticsrant.com Subtext Version 1.9.4.0 http://www.criticsrant.com/images/default_gravatar_bullhorn.png http://www.criticsrant.com/archive/2007/06/18/Nancy-Drew--From-Larkspur-Lane-to-the-Silver-Screen.aspx 77 60 http://www.criticsrant.com/archive/2007/06/18/Nancy-Drew--From-Larkspur-Lane-to-the-Silver-Screen.aspx#741 Overall I would give the movie a 6 out of 10. The acting seems forced, and the best scenes are shown in the previews. On the brighter side of things, it is nice to have a teen movie that isn't about chasing boys and making out. MoonLilly3 http://www.criticsrant.com/archive/2007/06/18/Nancy-Drew--From-Larkspur-Lane-to-the-Silver-Screen.aspx#741 Tue, 19 Jun 2007 17:22:01 GMT