Johnny Tremain
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Movie Reviews of Johnny Tremain
Movie Review: FROM THE "BOSTON TEA PARTY" TO "PAUL REVERE'S RIDE" JOHNNY TREMAIN ENTERTAINS!
Summary: 5 Stars
"Johnny Tremain" is among the most entertaining historical films ever produced. Disney's American Revolution films, such as "Dr. Syn Alias the Scarecrow," "The Swamp Fox" tv series, and "Johnny Tremain" are not only enjoyable feature films, they give the viewer a history lesson in the bargain. Young Hal Stalmaster plays Johnny, who is the son of a rich aristocratic woman who dies, leaving her son a sterling silver cup with the engraving LYTE on it. Johnny Lyte Tremain is secretly the heir to an English noble family of great wealth. As the story unfolds, he's caught up in the early stages of the coming American Revolution, with the Boston Tea Party and the Ride of Paul Revere to be played out with great performances by all. This movie was made for tv, however, plays as a theater release. The dvd transfer has some glitches and the color is not as vibrant as it should be. I taped this movie from the Disney channel and my vhs tape copy is more clear and the color has more depth. I highly recommend "Johnny Tremain" to fans of "Dr. Syn Alias the Scarecrow," "The Swamp Fox" tv series, and to all Disney dvd collectors. "Johnny Tremain" is a definite essential to American history buffs and makes a great addition to any dvd library.
Movie Review: Great Movie, Disney Classic
Summary: 5 Stars
Walt Disney knew how to make a great movie and this one is no exception. This movie gives us Disney's perspective on the Revolution, nothing more or less. For people wanting to learn history by watching movies this may be a shocker: movies are meant to entertain us, not educate us. God deliver us from Preacher-Directors who use their director's chairs as pulpits. All historical movies have some inaccuracies and most have many; even the acclaimed John Adams miniseries had several. Even today's history textbooks are suspect. The best way to learn history is to read the biographies of those who made it. Read Washington, Jefferson, Adams, Franklin and others in their own words. You can learn a lot about people and events by reading good biographies and autobiographies.
If you love America and want to share and pass on that legacy to your children, then I would recommend this movie to you. There is an educational element, but I don't think that was ever the primary purpose of this picture. It was mainly meant to entertain and share a love for America and its founders.
Movie Review: Fun historical movie.
Summary: 5 Stars
I like old "hokey" Disney movies. This one fits that dynamic in some senses of the word, but it also provides a historical aspect that is very refreshing. I think a lot of times movies feel obligated to include as much obscenity and violence as possible in the name of authenticity. This movie has nothing of that.
If you are a patriotic American at all, I think you will like this film. It includes the "one if by land, two if by sea" story, the Boston Tea Party, and Paul Revere's ride--all of major significance in the Revolutionary War.
Ultimately, the joy of this movie comes from the fact that our American forefathers were portrayed as patriots who would base their actions out of the principle of the matter rather than immediate convenience. (Sure wish Americans today would learn from that.) Much of that sentiment is fact and not just Disney dressing, and I am proud to watch a movie that claims this heritage.
Enjoyable, clean, and largely factual--the type of movie I make a point of watching!
Movie Review: Wonderful Story
Summary: 5 Stars
I use this film as a supplement to book work in my 8th Grade American History class. This is Disney at his best. The characters in the film are all mentioned in my classroom text. It follows the events of that time and although it does take dramatic license with the story line, all in all it is a pretty good telling of the historical facts of the Boston Tea Party and other events leading up to the American Revolution( my students have to write an essay comparing real events with those in the film). It is a shame modern film makers spend so much time and money trying to destroy our past instead of celebrating our great heritage.Movie Review: Sure to please!
Summary: 5 Stars
Although I read and enjoyed the book many years ago as a middle-schooler, I showed the VHS tape when I was student teaching three Social Studies classes of mixed-ability 5th graders. We watched the film over 2 days, and each day the children were stone silent, glued to their seats. I recommend watching it after you study the American Revolution as the students will get a great deal more out if it. They will have a much better feel for the characters and setting, as well as the events that unfold. In this age of special effects, etc. you will be amazed at how the film captivates!