Thumbelina
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Movie Reviews of Thumbelina
Movie Review: Great Kid's Movie
Summary: 5 Stars
i have loved this movie since i was a kid and i think it's sad thta children of this generation have no good cartoon movies to watch that don't have to do with animee. this movie is filled with songs and sweet characters. although not made by disney, this movie can still be wonderful for children. now being older, i still watch this movie from time to time and love it just as much as i did as a young kid. it's great!Movie Review: surprisingly good
Summary: 4 Stars
I hadnt seen this before . Me in my forties , my kids 3 , 5 & 8 years old enjoyed the movie . The music is very good . It has a great moral " with hope , nothing is impossible " There are racial overtones to the characters that may not be suitable to sensitive individuals . Animation is softer than your classic disney . Spanish ( Charo-like ) & French accent characters (fun & loveable). Love conquers all.
Very young children may be frightened at certain parts .( barry manilow exec . producer , ...who knew ? )
Movie Review: A Classic for Children and Grown Ups
Summary: 5 Stars
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.
Movie Review: Oh, Let me be your wings............... (gag!)
Summary: 1 Stars
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!!!!!!!
Movie Review: overall excellent animated musical
Summary: 4 Stars
Lovely animated musical version of THUMBELINA featuring a fantastic score by Barry Manilow and the well-executed animation style of Don Bluth.
Tiny Thumbelina's peaceful life with her mother is enlivened by her chance encounter with Cornelius, Prince of the Fairies. They quickly fall in love when the thumb-sized waif is kidnapped by overzealous Mrs Toad as a prospective new bride for her oldest son. She escapes only to find herself hoplessly lost in a big big world. Salvation comes in the form of the kindly Mrs Field Mouse who offers Thumbelina a warm home during the bitter frost. However even the Field Mouse expects something in return, so Thumblina is forced to marry her neighbour Mr Mole. At the 11th hour Thumbelina escapes with the help of Jacquimo, a swallow that she saved from death, who reunites her with Prince Cornelius and her mother.
This film features lush animation from Don Bluth. As other reviewers have noted, the woodland scenes and characters are reminiscent of Bluth's masterwork THE SECRET OF NIMH. The human characters are beautifully-drawn.
Jodi Benson, who also voiced Disney's LITTLE MERMAID, is perfect in the role of Thumbelina. Broadway veteran Barbara Cook plays Thumbelina's mother. The other roles are voiced by Carol Channing (Mrs Field Mouse), Charo (Mrs Toad), John Hurt (Mr Mole), Gary Imhoff (Prince Cornelius), Gino Conforti (Jacquimo), June Foray (Queen) and Kenneth Mars (King).
Barry Manilow offers a score of lovely Broadway-styled songs including Thumbelina's soaring ballad "Soon", Mrs Field Mouse's pleading "Marry the Mole", Mrs Toad's rousing showbiz anthem "On the Road" and Jacquimo's inspirational "If You Follow Your Heart".