"Anne," he said, "I think we make a pretty good team."
The 1985 film remains beloved for its faithfulness, casting, and emotional depth—particularly the performances of Follows, Farnsworth, and Dewhurst.
The emotional beats of Part Two are devastating:
, who makes the mistake of calling her "Carrots." In a fit of rage, Anne smashes her slate over his head and vows never to forgive him. Part 2: Growth and Triumphs
deserves special praise. He turns a smug schoolboy into a patient, kind, and deeply romantic hero. The moment Gilbert gives up the Avonlea school for Anne, and the final scene where he calls her “Carrots” on the bridge—those moments have launched a thousand crushes.
: Marilla is initially skeptical and puts Anne "on trial" to decide if they should keep her. Anne's fiery temper flares when she defends her looks against the town gossip, Rachel Lynde Kindred Spirits : Anne finds a "bosom friend" in her neighbor, Diana Barry The Rivalry : At school, Anne meets Gilbert Blythe