Babes in Toyland
11-year-old Lisa has no time for toys; she's too busy taking care of her siblings and cooking for her mother. During the Christmas Eve blizzard, Lisa travels to Toyland in Wizard of Oz-like fashion and arrives just in time for a wedding. Young Mary Contrary is about to marry mean, old Barnaby Barnacle, despite the fact that she loves Jack Be Nimble. Lisa tries to stop this terrible wedding and, together with her new friends, discovers that Barnaby wants to take over Toyland. Lisa, Mary, Jack, and Georgie Porgie ask the Toymaster for help, but he can't help them as long as Lisa doesn't truly believe in toys.
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Plot Summary
A young girl named Lisa finds herself transported to Toyland, a magical realm inhabited by toys and the evil wicked toy maker. She must team up with the Toy Master and his whimsical creations to save Toyland from his nefarious plans.
Critical Reception
Babes in Toyland (1986) received a generally mixed to negative reception from critics, with many finding its tone and storytelling to be uneven. While some appreciated its visual design and Drew Barrymore's performance, others criticized its convoluted plot and lack of charm compared to earlier adaptations.
What Reviewers Say
- Visually interesting but narratively weak.
- Drew Barrymore offers a promising performance, though overshadowed by a confused script.
- Fails to capture the magic of its predecessors, feeling more like a commercial than a fairytale.
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Fun Fact
Despite being released in 1986, this film was shot primarily in the summer of 1985, and the production faced various challenges including weather delays and changes in creative direction.
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