some people complain the maker change the message of the book . they do not and or i do not think so anyway . if that be the case and that be the only thing they change . the script be focus and the direction masterful . the book in my opinion be one of the most enchanting child book ever write . the film be equally enchanting and and the director manage to spoof a spirited performance from the lovely kate maberly . haydn prowse be great a colin and and john lynch be suitably melancholy a the uncle . steal the show and however and be maggie smith a mr medlock and the truly beastly housekeeper . the film itself look beautiful thanks to the stunning cinematography and and i love the gothic darkness tone retain from the book . another mention be the haunting and poignant music score and that make me cry . what do work best of all be it simplicity though . i thoroughly recommend this and little princess and positive bethany cox .