Did you people see the same film I saw?

There is just so much movie here. For some it may be too much. But in the same secretly sarcastic way most telemarketers say the phrase, the title of this one is particularly apt.

This is one of the best movies I’ve seen in a very long time. You have to go and see this on the big screen.

One of the most extraordinary films you will see this year. Take that as you want.

My 13 year old son and I saw this movie with another 13 year old boy and his mom. We all found the movie to be very engaging and entertaining. My friend commented that it was better than many big studio children's movies. I especially enjoyed the scene where Helen is traveling through the forest to the swamp and the scenes with Grandmere. The special effects, cinematography and sound were of top-notch quality. It's hard to believe that this film was created by a first-time producer, and a crew and cast mostly made up of kids. The community model of film making has proved to be a success. We can't wait for the sequel.

Fm: Frank Eakin, ProducerBelow you will find excerpts from four reviews, written by professional journalists and critics:THE BRACELET OF BORDEAUX REVIEWSBy Greg Flakus, Voice of America (10.26.06)"Looking for some light, fun and engaging entertainment for the whole family? The Bracelet of Bordeaux is your ticket. This film has all the elements of a mystery drama, plus chuckles aplenty for both kids and their parents. The story revolves around the adventures of two pre-teen girls and their dogs. There are bad guys from the mafia and Punk scene, and even a nasty old neighbor lady, but the girls prevail thanks to a bit of magic and a lot of pluck. The Bracelet of Bordeaux is likely to become a family favorite for years to come."By David Dow Bentley III, The People's Critic(www.ThePeoplesCritic.com 10.24.06----People's Critic Archive 10.24.06)"It is widely recognized that Hollywood is under-nourishing our nation's youth when it comes to supplying wholesome, entertaining films with general family appeal. If my recent viewing of the final cut print of THE BRACELET OF BORDEAUX is any clue, relief is on the way from Texas-based Eakin Films. The magical adventures of young Helen, her adorable dog, Rufus, and her best friend Marie, comprise an amusing and mysterious tale that is promising to captivate both young and old. Have we found the female Harry Potter? Eakin looks poised to give the folks at Disney a run for their money. Brace yourself for BRACELET fun!!! "By Howie Doyle, Editor, That Texas Magazine (December, 2006)"A delightful, locally produced, independent film.... The storyline has been likened to the Harry Potter series, and in fact doesn't stray far from the formula that Spielberg mined with E.T., which has spawned thousands of hours of fantastic and heartwarming cinematic entertainment in the last 25 years. And like the best of these movies, The Bracelet of Bordeaux, which runs just over an hour and a half, comes up with enough belly laughs and light drama to keep parents entertained as well."By Gary Brown, Reviewer, The Villager (December 21, 2006)"Considering the relatively low budget, I was most impressed with the near Disney Channel-like quality of the production. The photography, musical score, and special effects are all superb, but more importantly the movie features a great kid-friendly script with an underlying theme about friendship....The acting in the film, particularly the young performers, is quite good."

My family and I saw this movie in Houston over Thanksgiving, while visiting my brother, the producer Frank Eakin. Frank has worked on this film full time for the last three years, and we were all impressed with the high quality of the final product. The model of a community based, yet high-quality,production may seem a stretch, especially when movies routinely cost in the millions, but the props, the filming, the editing, all are very high quality. And the children-- not only the main characters, but all of the children-- are so engaging and believable in the characterizations that The Woodlands should be proud of their concentation of talented youth! Of course, the adult actors and volunteers should get applause as well.But what will determine the quality of any film will be the story line and the characters. As a mother and grandmother, I have watched many children's movies, and I can say that this movie draws in the audience as well as any, and better than most. The action is fast-paced, the characterizations are multi-dimensional, and the result is wholesome fun with a subtle message about friendship and courage and using power for good, all in a professional quality film.

This movie has gotten very positive reviews in the local press and from a national critic. My expectations were high, and they were fully met. We attended the movie because it stars a cute Papillon (I have two) and kids who love mystery adventures. The story kept me engaged from start to finish and the performances were excellent. My girl and boy loooved it. It was filled with many chuckles for both kids and parents. In order to understand the performances, you had to understand the type of humor and off-beat nature of the characters. The kids seemed to get it, as they laughed often and clapped enthusiastically at the end of the movie.The headline of the review from a tough movie critic in today's The Villager was "The Bracelet of Bordeaux Works Like a Charm". I agree.