FeistyUpper If you don't like this, we can't be friends.

Konterr Brilliant and touching

Matrixiole Simple and well acted, it has tension enough to knot the stomach.

BelSports This is a coming of age storyline that you've seen in one form or another for decades. It takes a truly unique voice to make yet another one worth watching.

ktha-misc Audrey Hepburn is someone who deserves an amazing actress to portray her. The bar is set pretty high by her, and unfortunately this movie fails to meet that expectation.Why not have chosen someone with actual talent and a graceful presence like Audrey's? JLH was a horrible choice for this role. She did not fit the role, and is a terrible actress to boot. She was unable to tackle such a charming, beautiful character.Natalie Portman, Kate Beckensale, there's a slew of other actresses who would have been much better in the role.Casting can make or break a movie... so this one gets a 2/10.

turboshark I heard of how horrible this made for TV movie was - but of course I was curious. I borrowed it from my local library... and I did not expect it to be THIS bad! I'm a die hard Audrey fan, and even I became bored during most of this film. Audrey Hepburn's life boring? Not at all - but they managed to make it seem so. I was becoming agitated with the way this was edited as well. The story kept switching from during the production of Breakfast At Tiffany's to her early life.Jennifer Love Hewitt was miscast, as her performance as Audrey was insufficient. Audrey's persona is impossible to portray in the first place - but JLH? They could have chosen someone more appropriate for the role. I felt embarrassed for her, seeing her attempting an English accent and failing to capture even an ounce Audrey's spirit or charm. Her rendition of Moon River is okay, but calls for a dub - due to the style of her singing - it lost all fragility. As the movie progressed, I became more annoyed with her and irritable - exactly the opposite of how Audrey makes me feel. And I am clueless on why they chose Eric McCormack to be Mel Ferrer. Frances Fisher actually does resemble Ella Hepburn (Audrey's mother) a bit, and Jennifer Love Hewitt's profile looks similar to Audrey's, but that's all.They make too big of a deal with her relationship with Truman Capote. Yes, it is true that he had Marilyn Monroe in mind for the role of Holly Golightly, but he sent Audrey a letter upon hearing about her being cast - and expressed how pleased he was.Avoid this if you're wanting to know more about Audrey. You're better off reading her biographies (Barry Paris's is a fan favorite) and watching her films. This 'tribute' is appalling, for it makes Audrey seem like a tease and a ditz. It especially angered me how they focused so intently on how Audrey wanted to have children, manipulating it a bit to make it seem like she was heartless about the feelings of the others. The ending is also very unsatisfactory.

augus058 So far the comments I have read have been either way to harsh or way to easy on this film. I have seen just about every movie Audrey Hepburn was in, most of them dozens of times. I have also read a lot about her. I will agree with some people's comments that the movie probably shouldn't have been made to begin with because no one can play an actress so well known and unique. Plus from what I have read I think that Audrey Hepburn would have been mortified to have a movie made about her life anyways. If you think about it few movies are ever made about famous actors because people are so familiar with how they look, act, and sound. Having said that, I also think that with all the faults of this movie it was still entertaining to me, and I am a little ashamed to say that I watch it when ever I find it is on TV. I also think that people are being cruel on the subject of Hewitt's performance and looks. Though parts of the performance were not perfect, I doubt anyone could have done better. I think that at times she got the mannerisms of Audrey down quite well. I think it was the writing and directing that sucked. They made Audrey out to be this sad fragile fairy princess, and that is not only unrealistic but also mean. They hardly ever show her laughing except when she is flirting, and the rest of the time she appears to be on the brink of tears, again this is just bad direction and writing. The movie also could have been much better if they cut down on parts (like Mel's speeches) and portrayed her entire life. To sum up I will not stop watching this movie, or stop laughing at parts (like when Audrey is telling her father that she named her cat 'Tomorrow' so she could say "everything will be alright Tomorrow" when she got rejected). Good times!

cltucker I thought the movie was charming, informative and well done. I had no idea Audrey Hepburn was involved in the Dutch underground; chilling. Jennifer Love Hewitt captured the essence of Ms. Hepburn, a difficult task, especially since Jennifer is more than cute while Audrey was a reserved pretty; both are classy. Hewitt's accent was very good, and her portrayal artful and, once again, charming. The supporting cast was first rate with one small exception. Emmy Rossum was great as the teenage Audrey. Frances Fisher as her mother was excellent. I liked the performance of James Hanson by Peter Giles, but found the William Holden characterization a little weak. Overall, I enjoyed the celebration of Audrey Hepburn's life, and must see "Robin and Marian" and "Always" again soon. Audrey's films will be as timeless as her UNICEF work on behalf the world's children. Quite a legacy.