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Midnight Librarians
Ever wonder what librarians do after hours when they remove their glasses, lose the orthopedic shoes and let their hair hang down? Do you think librarians fuck?? The always innovative Jim Holliday offers Midnight Librarians-a past, present and future time capsule into this previously unexplored porn area. You've seen nurses and cheerleaders done to death after Jimmy set the bar. Here is the movie devoted to librarians.
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Plot Summary
A timid young boy, Richard Tyler, who is afraid of everything, takes shelter from a storm in the 'World's Biggest Bookstore.' He gets lost and discovers a hidden realm called the Literary Mahal, where books come to life. Guided by the Pagemaster, Richard embarks on an adventure through various literary genres, facing his fears and learning the power of stories.
Critical Reception
The Pagemaster received mixed reviews from critics, with some praising its animation and imaginative concept, while others criticized its simplistic plot and character development. It was a box office disappointment.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its visually interesting animation and the concept of books coming to life.
Criticized for a predictable plot and a lack of depth in its characters.
Considered a somewhat forgettable entry in the animated genre.
Google audience: Google users generally found 'The Pagemaster' to be an entertaining film, particularly for younger audiences, appreciating its imaginative story and the blend of live-action and animation. However, some felt it lacked the emotional resonance and complex storytelling of other contemporary animated films.
Fun Fact
The Pagemaster's library contained over 60,000 books, and the filmmakers had to use a combination of computer animation and traditional cel animation to bring the characters and the magical library to life.
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