Average Rating: 6.2/10
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Fresh: 13 | Rotten: 6
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Based on the popular children's book by Lynne Reid Banks, this fantasy concerns a young boy who discovers that his toys are developing lives of their own -- which presents him with unexpected responsibilities. Omri (Hal Scardino), a young boy growing up in Brooklyn, receives an odd variety of presents for his birthday: a wooden cabinet from his older brother, a set of antique keys from his mother Jane (Linsday Crouse), and a tiny plastic model of an Indian from his best friend Patrick (Rishi
Jul 14, 1995 Wide
Jul 3, 2001
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
All Critics (34) | Top Critics (11) | Fresh (13) | Rotten (6) | DVD (8)
The 98 minute drama takes good advantage of the premise, however, to provide some simple intelligent lessons about tolerance. cultural diversity and the nature of life, utilizing the magic of filmmaking to ignite the imagination and stir some excitement,
Inventive children's yarn with good special effects.
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Wonderful adaptation of classic book
Underrated and highly involving movie for kids. A young boy finds out that his cupboard has magical powers and can turn plastic into reality. He first turns a plastic Indian into a real human being. The movie teaches about responsibility but in an understandable way. It isn't patronizing nor childish, which means older
September 10, 2011Super Reviewer
I didn't like this movie when I was a kid, but I haven't seen it since, so I don't remember why really... I should see it again sometime.
September 6, 2010Super Reviewer
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