Mckenna Shoots for the Stars Movie Review

     On Wednesday, my wonderful parents surprised me with Mckenna Shoots for the Stars!!!!!  I was so surprised and excited.  I watched it that evening, and now, I feel I should review it for you all.

     Mckenna Shoots for the Stars was pretty accurate to the book.  I only know what is in the first book, Mckenna, because that's, obviously, the only one I've read.  My only critique, when discussing book accuracy, is when Mckenna breaks her ankle.  SPOILER Instead of getting distracted in her own thoughts, like in  the book, Mckenna disobeyed her coach and did a gymnastics move that was too advanced  for her. 

      However, there were many great parts which I will begin to indulge in.

 

     Jade Pettyjohn is an exceedingly good actress!  She was able to hone in all of Mckenna's emotions and struggles.  My favorite part of the movie with Jade is when she is trying out different tutors.  Her facial reactions were hysterical!

     Jade looked like a lot Mckenna except for her hair.  Don't get me wrong, I love curly, wavey hair, but Mckenna, the doll and in the book, had straighter hair.  I guess, since straight hair is going out, they wanted Jade to have the more popular hairstyle.  I still loved her hair in the movie though.:)

     Ysa Penarejo was an awesome Toulane!!  She also acted so well!!!!  I love the scene when she turned into a secret spy and followed Mckenna!  Quite funny! 

     I could not find a picture of Kerris Dorsey as Josie, so I am using this one instead.  I enjoyed Kerris as Josie.  She seemed a little old for playing an eleven year-old, but she carried the role very well. 

     Cathy Rigby was great as Mckenna's coach.  Her firm, but loving attitude with Mckenna was perfect like Mckenna's coach in the book.

     Mckenna Shoots for the Stars is a wholesome, fun, family friendly movie that girls would definately enjoy!

*Liddy*