You had to figure a movie based on a popular series of dolls couldn't possibly be any good. Does anybody actually watch any of the "Barbie" animated DVDs? I didn't think so. However, instead of going for the quick buck, the makers of "Kit Kittredge" put together a good cast and actually seemed to pay some attention to the script. This is hardly a rave, however, as this was basically a "vanilla" movie: the story of a young girl (Abigail Breslin) growing up as the Depression hits and her family struggles to make ends meet. Kit is an aspiring reporter, so she strikes up some friendships with young "hobos" and wants to report on their plight. Meanwhile, there are a series of thefts in the region, all attributed to "hobos" and the evidence is starting to point to her new friends. Of course, she is determined to get to the bottom of this, turning it into sort of a "Nancy Drew" plotline. It is an "OK" family movie, entertaining enough that the parents aren't pulling their hair out and it is very straightforward. It is not the worst way to spend family movie night, but I can't recommend it beyond that.Grade: C
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