Twice Upon a Time

In the magical land of Illusion, a kindly inventor named Marmalade creates a magical toy that can bring stories to life. However, when his jealous apprentice, Grimaldi, steals the toy and uses it for nefarious purposes, Marmalade must enlist the help of a young girl named Mary to stop Grimaldi's evil plans and restore peace to Illusion. The adventure involves time travel and magical creatures.

Twice Upon a Time was a modest animated film that aimed to capture the magic of classic fairy tales. While it was appreciated by families for its whimsical story and colorful animation, it didn't achieve widespread critical acclaim, often being seen as a pleasant but somewhat predictable children's movie. Its release was overshadowed by larger animated features.

• A charming, if somewhat formulaic, animated fairy tale.
• Features imaginative visuals that appeal to younger audiences.
• The voice acting is generally competent, though the script lacks depth.

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The character of Marmalade was one of the final roles voiced by the beloved British actor Jon Pertwee before his passing in 1995, though the film was released in 1998.