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The Velveteen Rabbit (2009)

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Live-action filmmaking mixes with imaginative animation in director Michael Landon Jr.'s feature adaptation of author Margery Williams' beloved children's book. An energetic child with a vivid imagination, Toby Morgan (Matthew Harbour) lives with his father (Kevin Jubinville), a successful businessman who seemed to shut down emotionally following the death of Toby's mother. When Toby is sent to spend the Christmas holidays with his loving but stern grandmother (Una Kay), he wanders through the

G, 1 hr. 28 min.

Kids & Family

Directed By: Michael Landon Jr.

In Theaters: Feb 27, 2009 Wide

On DVD: Mar 29, 2005

Family1 Films

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Cast

Matthew Harbour
Toby Morgan
Tom Skerritt
The Horse
Ellen Burstyn
The Swan
Jane Seymour
The Mom
Una Kay
Toby's Grandmother
Kevin Jubinville
Toby's Father
Michael Sinelnikoff

Critic Reviews for The Velveteen Rabbit

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A low-key charmer that's bound to enchant small children and amuse their parents during many hours of repeat viewings.

February 27, 2009 Full Review Source: Variety

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Joe Leydon

Variety

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A family drama, based on the popular children's book, about how loving makes us real.

March 19, 2009 Full Review Source: Spirituality and Practice

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Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat

Spirituality and Practice

Family film lacks frills but has sweet message for kids.

February 27, 2009 Full Review Source: Common Sense Media

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S. Jhoanna Robledo

Common Sense Media

The live-action cast may be unknowns, but they're effective enough; the 2-D (drawn and digital) animation is winning; and the story will engross any 8-and-younger with the patience to watch it.

February 27, 2009 Full Review Source: St. Paul Pioneer Press

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Chris Hewitt (St. Paul)

St. Paul Pioneer Press

While it isn't exactly a classic, it expresses the power of hope in the imaginary world and the importance of communicating our love for one another in the real world.

February 27, 2009 Full Review Source: Christianity Today

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Lisa Ann Cockrel

Christianity Today Source: Christianity Today

These days, even employing the traditional, 2-D cel style of animation seems like a quaint notion.

February 26, 2009 Full Review Source: Deseret News, Salt Lake City

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Jeff Vice

Deseret News, Salt Lake City

Rabbit has a full, gushing heart it wants to share with the audience, and released in the wake of a thousand obnoxious fart-happy distractions, its inherent gentleness and ability to remain inspired by kindness is wholeheartedly welcome.

February 25, 2009 Full Review Source: BrianOrndorf.com

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Brian Orndorf

BrianOrndorf.com

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This movie I think had the absolute WORST line in movie history: "Greater love hath no toy than he than laid down his life for a child." I feel so bad for Tom Skerritt who had to say this line with a straight face. I cracked up hysterically and had to pause the movie to get my giggles out.Despite being SO CORNY at

November 2, 2007

Dannielle Albert

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Nice story for kids and family.

June 16, 2010

John Me

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The Velveteen Rabbit Quotes

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1. Toby Morgan: You were right Rabbit, love does make us real.
– Submitted by Carly W (4 months ago)
1. Toby's Father: I can't go through that again
– Submitted by S B (10 months ago)