Trumpet of the Swan (2001)
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Reviews Counted:40
Fresh:5
Rotten:35
Average Rating:3.4/10
Consensus: An uninspired E.B. White adaptation that's targeted at the very young.
Theatrical Release:May 11, 2001 Limited
Synopsis: Young mute trumpeter swan Louie yearns to have a voice. He leaves his family's nest to learn to read and write in order to express himself. After befriending a young schoolboy named Sam, Louie... [More]
Starring: Jason Alexander, Mary Steenburgen, Reese Witherspoon, Seth Green
Director: Richard Rich, Terry Noss
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Reviews for Trumpet of the Swan
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This is one worth missing in the hopes that some day, someone will do it a whole lot better. Full Review |
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A rushed direct-to-video kiddie flick. Full Review |
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"Trumpet of the Swan" features flat background art, some poor sound syncing and insipid, sugary songs. Full Review |
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One of the weakest kids' films in recent memory. Full Review |
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Features charmless songs, junky animation, hambone voice talent. Full Review |
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Too bad the director didn't set his mind to making a film parents could enjoy, too.
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Shallowness of characterization and unmemorable songs. Full Review |
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This adaptation of E.B. White's classic novel doesn't even live up to the Hanna-Barbera Charlotte's Web, let alone 1999's Stuart Little. Full Review |
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While the message of the story sings loud and clear, the drama plays out at a whisper. Full Review |
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May hold the attention of the very young, but despite marginal attempts at Disney-style cleverness, the simplistic writing, flat animation and sloppy direction will leave adults bored. Full Review |
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