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Otto Is a Rhino
The boy Topper is bored. He finds a pencil that proves to have magical powers. Draw a rhino, and right away, you have a real rhino for a companion. A little heavy perhaps, when you live on the second floor. No matter, it's a modern fairy-tale of the baroque, and everything goes. Based on kiddie entertainment by Ole Lund Kirkegaard, but as was the case with the book, the fun is to be enjoyed by one and all.
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Plot Summary
A shy and lonely young boy named Topper discovers a magical potion that, when spilled on a drawing of a rhinoceros, brings the rhino to life. The rhino, named Otto, becomes Topper's best friend and companion, but their adventures soon attract unwanted attention.
Critical Reception
This Danish family comedy was a modest success in its native country, appreciated for its whimsical premise and heartwarming portrayal of friendship. While not a major international hit, it resonated with audiences looking for lighthearted, imaginative storytelling.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its imaginative concept and gentle humor.
Seen as a charming, albeit simple, family film.
The bond between the boy and the rhino is a central, appealing element.
Google audience: Audience reception is not widely documented through Google reviews for this older, less internationally distributed film.
Fun Fact
The film is based on the children's book of the same name by Ole Lund Kirkegaard, a renowned Danish author and illustrator known for his fantastical and humorous stories.
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