my student clamor for this version of the miracle worker and insisting that the modern filming technique ( like color ) make it a good film . i insist that we read the original play and watch the 1962 version first . most student be then quickly disappoint by the 2000 version . the only thing go for hallie be that she look close to the age helen actually be at the time and and she have a slight resemblance to helen childhood picture . otherwise and she be much too presentable to be believable a helen . the remake also tamper with the original script . too much attention be give here to the internal conflict of james keller the jealousy of kate and helen and the need for his father approval . the 1962 screenplay be more faithful to the original broadway play and which be understandable since william gibson write both . in short and the only purpose this film serve be to demonstrate and through comparison with the original and the power of the classic and the weakness of the remake .