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The Point

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The creatures who live in the Land of Point all have pointy features, except Oblio, whose circular head is unusual. Singled out because of his appearance, Oblio is exiled to the Pointless Forest. In the process, he learns that it doesn't matter what you look like -- it's who you are on the inside that counts. Narrated by former Beatle Ringo Starr and featuring music by late folk-rocker Harry Nilsson, this animated children's fable is about one of life's important lessons.
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Kathy Fennessy Seattle Film Blog Jun 26, 2021
3.5/4
Through The Point!, [Harry] Nilsson, the boy who grew up without a father, got to live out his fantasy of having one who was there for him. Go to Full Review Matt Brunson Film Frenzy Feb 29, 2020
3.5/4
The Point is exceptional enough in its charm, its whimsy, its animated style, and its musical lyricism to draw favorable comparisons to The Beatles' classic Yellow Submarine as well as the earliest of the beloved Peanuts TV specials. Go to Full Review Phil Hall Film Threat Dec 24, 2012
3.5/5
The film's message about tolerance and self-affirmation should find an audience with today's youngsters. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Dec 1, 2020 The point is a cute and charming animated film that can have its pacing issues and dome pretty simple characters, but breaks out solid with some fun and creative moments, good voice acting and a bed time feeling that gives the film a lot of charm. I will recommend you to watch it if you want. Its far from one of the best movies out there, but it is cute in its own way and definitely charming and deserves some attention. See more Jul 29, 2020 A sharp adaptation, with Wolf's characteristically minimalist animation style capturing the soft yet ebullient whimsy of Nilsson's album—but of course, that's the point. See more Nov 10, 2019 I first saw this movIe as a kid. It's one of my all-time favorites. The music is wonderful and memorable. The themes are great and stand the test of time. See more Nov 23, 2014 Expected this to be absolute trash, but it was actually really good! ( the music gets a 5/5 too) See more Apr 23, 2014 I'm a huge fan of Harry Nilsson, and I heard about this film through the documentary about him (Who is Harry Nilsson?). I enjoy the film because the animation makes me nostalgic of the Tootsie Pop commercials that ran in the 90s. I also enjoy the story. It teaches a good message about acceptance that is watered down enough for children to enjoy, but not dumbed down so that adults can't enjoy it either. The soundtrack, done by Nilsson, is the best thing about the film. It goes along perfectly with the story, and plays as a commentary about the story. And it's also narrated by Ringo Starr, which is always a plus. See more Nov 23, 2013 Everyone needs to see this at least once.. See more Read all reviews
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Fred Wolf

Director

Ringo Starr

Narrator

Paul Frees

Oblio's Father

Lennie Weinrib

Count

Bill Martin

Rock Man

Buddy Foster

Count's Son
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Synopsis The creatures who live in the Land of Point all have pointy features, except Oblio, whose circular head is unusual. Singled out because of his appearance, Oblio is exiled to the Pointless Forest. In the process, he learns that it doesn't matter what you look like -- it's who you are on the inside that counts. Narrated by former Beatle Ringo Starr and featuring music by late folk-rocker Harry Nilsson, this animated children's fable is about one of life's important lessons.
Director
Fred Wolf
Producer
Jerry D. Good, Larry Gordon, Harry Nilsson, Fred Wolf, Jimmy T. Murakami
Screenwriter
Harry Nilsson, Carole Beers, Norm Lenzer
Production Co
Murakami-Wolf Productions, Nilsson House Music Inc.
Rating
G
Genre
Kids & Family, Fantasy, Animation
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Nov 20, 2016
Runtime
1h 14m
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