The Point
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Movie Reviews of The Point
Movie Review: Just like I remembered only better
Summary: 5 Stars
I watched this as a kid over and over on beta. I think my parents taped it from a TV broadcast. And then we transferred that beta tape to VHS and I remember that parts of the songs sounded kinda twangy or off key but I still liked them. I bought this for my 11 month old daughter. She doesn't understand what's going on, but she loved the simple cartoons and giggled at the dog. She loves music and was dancing to "Me and My Arrow". And it was a delight for me too! I finally got to hear the music as it was intended! No more bad copy of a copy from an old tube TV. Goodness how far we have come. I am looking forward to watching this with her as she gets older and can better understand the "point" of the story... ;) It would be soooo cool if they were to make the music surround sound, but it's still great nonetheless.Movie Review: My favorite kid's movie
Summary: 5 Stars
I'm dating myself but I saw this movie with a bunch a friends when it first aired on ABC in 1971, we were all hippies. At that time it was narrated by Dustin Hoffman, and I really wish I could find it in it's original format. I loved it then and I've loved watching it with my son through his growing years, we still watch it together. It is so full of points, of course, even though there is often reference to so much pointlessness throughout the movie. Harry Nilsson's music is delightful as always. The story is terrific with so much to offer children of all ages, even us old kids, it has so many fun life lessons. And, best of all, it does have a point, many of them in fact. Don't miss this wonderful animated movie about Oblio his dog Arrow, and invite the children you know and love to watch it with you.Movie Review: A point in every direction is the same as no point at all
Summary: 5 Stars
Although this clever animated film from a by-gone era suffers from production limitations, the "point" of "The Point" resonates true today. Individualism is the foundation of liberty and expression while conformity is the suicide of the masses. Ironically, contemporary political doctrine tends to favor conformity to "conservative" or "liberal" ideologies (usually mistakenly attributed to Republican and Democtratic ideals respectively), and free expression or radical thought is suppressed (unless it can be relegated to the fringes of the prevailing ideologies). In "The Point", young Olio and his dog Arrow, learn that "a point in every direction is the same as no point at all". Focus on what's truly important is what should be priority for the individual, which ultimately reflects upon the entire society.Movie Review: Getting the Point
Summary: 5 Stars
When "The Point" came out as a TV special, I was in college and watched it with my best friend. In the 70s we couldn't run out the next week and buy a DVD so we just kept hoping they'd show it again. Meanwhile, we'd sing the few words we remembered from the song "Me and My Arrow" and hum the rest. On a recent visit, my younger sister brought along a DVD and said "You're going to love this!" When i saw the title I couldn't believe my eyes. I remembered it immediately and was thrilled to see that it had been released on DVD. Time has not diminished my enjoyment of this wonderful little film. I ordered a copy for myself and one for my friend and we are both absolutely delighted to know that something of this quality has not been lost to the ages. Everyone, regardless of age, should see it.Movie Review: This Should Be In Every 1st - 12th Grade Classroom
Summary: 5 Stars
I'm so happy to see that this dvd has more than 100 reviews. For a long period of time in the 80s, it was out of print and almost impossible to get ahold of. This is an album that cries out to be listened to by children and adults alike. The simple moral, everything must have a point, is arrived upon through experience and reasoning that makes sense. This is no feel-good, cutesy cartoon. This is a enticing story following a linear progressing that starts at Point A and ends at Point B with some bumps and bruises along the way.
I haven't even mentioned the music yet. P.O.V. Waltz and Think About Your Troubles are just as worth of being hits as Me and My Arrow. A lot of the time, I'll just skip Ringo Starr's narration and listen to Nilsson's music, over and over again.