Rating: PG
Genre: Mystery
Theatrical Release: 06/15/2007(USA)
Release Date: 03/11/2008
Dubbed: English/French/Espanol
Sound: DD5.1
Run Time: 99 Minutes
Flags: Mild Violence, Adult Situations, Suitable for Children
Distributor/Studio: Warner Home Video
A resourceful teenage super-sleuth finds her investigative skills put to the ultimate test as director Andrew Fleming and screenwriter Tiffany Paulsen revive the character originally made famous by author Carolyn Keene. Upon leaving her quaint hometown of River Heights and arriving in Los Angeles with her father, Carson ( Tate Donovan), precocious small-town teen Nancy Drew ( Emma Roberts) enrolls in Hollywood High and discovers just how different life on the West Coast really is. A true original in the land where Rodeo Drive dictates what's "in" at any given moment, Nancy stands apart from the pack as much for her penny loafers as for her sincere, non-acerbic attitude and keen study skills -- all of which make the non-ironic goody two-shoes an object of scorn for fashion-conscious mean girls Inga ( Daniella Monet) and Trish ( Kelly Vitz). Concerns about how to fit in soon take a back seat to more pressing issues, however, when Nancy, having previously promised her worried father that she would give up sleuthing, stumbles across a series of clues that may lead her to find out what caused the death of beautiful Hollywood movie star Dehlia Draycott -- who perished years ago under particularly mysterious circumstances. Upon discovering that she and her father are currently residing in the very same mansion that Draycott once called home, the prospect of solving one of Hollywood's biggest mysteries simply proves too tantalizing for the brilliant young detective to resist. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
Average Review:  Number of reviews: 2
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A reviewer
from Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Intriguing Classic Mystery Come to Life.
Emma Roberts gives a tour-de-force performance as Carolyn Keene's teenage sleuth, who can't resist solving a good mystery, while at the same time, trying to be a normal teenager. There's never a dull moment in this movie. Perfect for the entire family.
A reviewer
from Fort Lauderdale, Florida
An Acting Family Member's Starring Role.
Emma Roberts, daughter of Eric and niece of Julia, follows in her famous family members' footsteps when she stars in the title role of Carolyn Keene's famous teenage sleuth, who accompanies her father (Tate Donovan) in moving to Hollywood and becomes involved in a bizarre mystery in finding the missing will of a deceased movie actress. A delightful adventure for all ages inspired from Carolyn Keene's classic book series. Also starring Barry Bostwick, Rachael Leigh Cook, Marshall Bell, Josh Flitter, Daniella Monet, Kelly Vitz, Laura Elena Harring, Caroline Aaron, Pat Carroll, Bruce Willis, Dana Lee, Lindsay Sloane, and Elyssa Davalos.
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