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Release Date: 19 February, 2002 Retail Price: $9.98 OUR Price: $9.98 You SAVE: $0.00! Cast: Complete Cast (5 total) |
Thumbelina Reviews
Oh, Let me be your wings............... (gag!)
This must be one of the most annoying movies on earth! Thumbelina's brain is germ-sized, and she doesn't even know how to stick-up for herself, and say "no." Every time an animal wants to marry her, she'll just let them do it, depending on her big-strong handsome boyfriend to do the rest! (sticks finger in the throat) GAG! GAG! GAG! That "heroine" in the movie isn't much of a heroine.
If you'r sick of those Damsel-in-distress-waits-for-her-beloved-prince-to-come-and-save-her movies, I'd recommend ANASTASIA or MULAN! At least THOSE girls know how to defend themselves!!!!!!!
A Classic for Children and Grown Ups
Don Bluth's Thumbelina is an inspiring story with gorgeous animation. Bluth, creator of The Secret of NIMH, An American Tail, and The Land Before Time, as well as many other amazing animated films, got his start at Disney. Bluth then started his own production company. Right now, in 2005, his company is no more, but Bluth has left a tremendous body of works that will be enjoyed for generations.
Bluth's retelling of the Grimm Brothers fairy tale Thumbelina is enchanting. Thumbelina (voiced by Jodi Benson)is innocent and naiive; if adults can remember when they were that way too, once upon a time, it will enhance their enjoyment of the film. Thumbelina lives with her mother. She is lonely for a friend her own size. One fateful moonlit night, she meets the Fairy Prince Cornelius, and falls in love. Unfortunately, Thumbelina is kidnapped by Mama Toad (Charro) to be a singer in her troupe, and a wife for her horrible toad son.
Throughout her difficult journey and separation from her home, other well-meaning creatures try to tell Thumbelina what she should do and who she should be. Everyone wants to control her; no one wants to let her find her own path. Her only faithful friend is the charming Parisian swallow, Jacqimo, who gently encourages Thumbelina to never give up and follow her heart. Staying true to yourself and not caving in to the pressure of what others think you should do, and what they think is best for you, is difficult to do. This movie will strengthen anyone's resolve to resist anyone else trying to make them into something they don't feel they are meant to be.
The opening scenes of the swallow's flight high over Paris is breathtaking. Barry Manilow's songs are wonderful, absolutely wonderful. "Let Me Be Your Wings" is as good as Aladdin's "A Whole New World." The ending credits have charming montages of the characters, so watch the credits roll to the very end.
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