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All rights reserved.Mr. Toad's Wild Ride (2004, DVD)
A rewarding "Wind", if not entirely faithful to the book.Review created: 04/12/05
by: catu11us -- a member of Epinions
Pros:
Fine acting, excellent script, good production values.
Fine acting, excellent script, good production values.
Cons:
Much interpolated material that works, but isn't necessary.
Much interpolated material that works, but isn't necessary.
I have a confession to make. I last read Wind in the Willows something 50-odd years ago, and my memory of plot details is consequently rather hazy. (Questions in this regard seem less important to me than the directly personal ones, such as Where am I? ) In further consequence, I can t do my favorite rant about how terribly the film has deviated from the source. Luckily, there is on this site a fine review by jenscookie (http://www.epinions.com/conte
Review ID: 10000000000631609
Monty Python's Wind in the WillowsReview created: 01/19/01
by: jenscookie -- a member of Epinions
Pros:
Lovely beginning, funny
Lovely beginning, funny
Cons:
Giant mincing machine scene
Giant mincing machine scene
Since I have already written a review of Kenneth Grahame s literary gem The Wind in the Willows, I can say: and now for something completely different. The Terry Jones film Mr. Toad s Wild Ride is a refreshingly different Disney movie, but unfortunately is completely different from the original book. Monty Python fans will love it, young children and those who cherish the book may not. This is a live-action film with Pythonesque songs and wild dances. This review contains many spoilers. Since this film is aimed at a family audience, I think it only fair to warn parents about some of the...
Review ID: 10000000000631610
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