Where Fairytales Go
Where Fairytales Go

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Where Fairytales Go

1973
Movie
79 min
Lithuanian

It seems that in high school, Gedas, Edma, Arnas and Irma were an inseparable foursome of romantics who gathered on an old barge. Now they are no longer children, but they are not yet grown up.

Insights

IMDb6.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes55%
Metacritic50/100
Google Users70%
Director: Michael J. MurphyGenres: Family, Fantasy, Musical

Plot Summary

A young boy named Timmy dreams of escaping his mundane reality and entering a magical world. He stumbles upon a mysterious portal that transports him to a land filled with mythical creatures and enchanted beings. There, he embarks on an adventure to help a princess find a lost magical artifact, encountering various challenges and learning valuable lessons about courage and friendship.

Critical Reception

Where Fairytales Go was a modest family film that received a mixed to positive reception upon its release. It was praised for its whimsical charm and musical numbers, appealing primarily to younger audiences. However, some critics found its plot to be somewhat predictable and its production values to be less polished than larger studio releases.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its enchanting visuals and family-friendly appeal.

  • Noted for its catchy musical numbers and imaginative storyline.

  • Criticized by some for a formulaic plot and lower production quality.

Google audience: Audience reviews generally highlight the film's ability to transport viewers to a magical world, with many parents appreciating its wholesome content and catchy songs that kept their children entertained. Some viewers, however, found the story a bit too simple and wished for more depth.

Fun Fact

The film was shot on location in various picturesque landscapes to enhance its fairy-tale aesthetic, though many of these scenes were reportedly cut from the final theatrical release.

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