THE JOURNEY OF NATTY GANN (1985) - ♦♦♦

Directed by - Jeremy Kagan

Written by - Jeanne Rosenberg

Starring - Meredith Salenger, John Cusack, Ray Wise

"Set in the Great Depression, a young girl takes to the rails to reach her father in a journey from Chicago to Seattle. As far as Great Depression movies go, this is as formulaic as they come, and this being a Walt Disney film about the time, it lacks realism in favour of a more commercial look that is appealing to a young audience. But aside from its weaknesses, The Journey of Natty Gann has its charming moments, and they especially come from the element of the friendship between the tomboyish girl and her wolf travel companion."

Adventure, USA