Tom Thumb
Tom Thumb

Tom Thumb

1972Movie75 minFrench

Classic fairy-tale story about Tom Thumb against Giant. Parents are poor and want to leave Tom Thumb in forest. But Tom Thumb is clever and marks his way by stones. Second time he is unsuccessful - he has only bread-crumbs and birds eat them. Tom Thumb finds a Giant and a beautiful princess in his entrapment, and is determined to free the princess.

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IMDb5.8/10
Director: Don ChaffeyGenres: Fantasy, Adventure, Family

Plot Summary

This musical fantasy film tells the story of a young boy of minuscule stature who is born to loving parents in a small English village. Despite his size, Tom Thumb embarks on grand adventures, often outsmarting those who would do him harm or exploit him. His journey is filled with magical encounters and challenges that test his courage and wit.

Critical Reception

The 1972 adaptation of 'Tom Thumb' was generally seen as a charming, albeit modest, family film. While it garnered some praise for its whimsical tone and musical numbers, it was often overshadowed by other fantasy films of its era and received a mixed reception from critics, with some finding its storytelling a bit simplistic.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its gentle fantasy elements and musical interludes.
  • Criticized for a somewhat predictable plot and lack of depth.
  • Considered a decent children's film, but not a standout in the genre.

Google audience: Audience reviews for this particular version of 'Tom Thumb' are scarce, but it is generally remembered by those who saw it as a quaint and lighthearted fairy tale that appealed to younger viewers.

Fun Fact

This 1972 film is one of several adaptations of the classic fairy tale, with other notable versions including the 1958 stop-motion animated film by George Pal and earlier live-action versions.

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