Tommy Tricker and the Stamp Traveller
Tommy Tricker and the Stamp Traveller

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Tommy Tricker and the Stamp Traveller

1988
Movie
105 min
English

When the joker Tommy Tricker plays some practical jokes on some of his friends, his best friend Ralph, a stamp collector, discovers the secret of "stamp travel" to make him travel around the world on a stamp to bring back the mysterious Charles Merriweather, who never returned on a stamp for 75 years.

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IMDb6.5/10
Director: Michael RubboGenres: Family, Adventure, Fantasy

Plot Summary

A young boy named Ross discovers a magical stamp that allows him to travel through time and space. He befriends a mysterious character named Tommy Tricker, who guides him on incredible adventures. However, Ross soon learns that Tommy has his own hidden agenda, and their travels come with unforeseen consequences.

Critical Reception

Tommy Tricker and the Stamp Traveller was a charming, albeit somewhat obscure, Canadian family film that garnered a modest following for its imaginative premise and adventurous spirit. While not a blockbuster, it was appreciated for its creativity and ability to transport young viewers to fantastical realms. Critical reviews were generally positive, praising its originality and appeal to a younger demographic, though some found its pacing to be a bit slow.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its imaginative concept and sense of adventure.

  • Appreciated as a unique fantasy film for children.

  • Some noted its occasional slow pacing but overall found it charming.

Google audience: Audience reception is not widely documented through specific Google user reviews for this film, but general sentiment suggests it was enjoyed by families for its creative storytelling and magical elements.

Fun Fact

The film was shot in various locations across Canada, including Vancouver and Ottawa, to create the diverse settings for Ross's stamp-fueled travels.

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