Review of The Borrowers (1997) by Lara K — 31 Jan 2009

One of my fave family films! A lot of fun!!!

This review of The Borrowers (1997) was written by Lara K on 31 Jan 2009.

The Borrowers has generally received positive reviews.

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I remember reading these books as a kid, but for some reason I had never seen this movie. It's about what I expected…

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By Jack C (638) on 31 Mar 2009

I thought this was going to be a MASSIVE failure, a HUGE waste of my time, an ABSOLUTELY GIGANTIC STEAMING TURD of a film…

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The many flavors of this film are somehow repulsive and untasteful. Peter Hewitt needs to stick with TV and stay away from the art and craft of film…

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By Jennifer T (990) on 07 Mar 2013

Amazing movie!!! Highly recommend.... It's a kids movie but good…

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I think it would be best if everyone involved layed down on the M25, during rush hour…

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The Borrowers did all right. The actors were fine and the story itself was fine…

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By Sam C (1,031) on 31 Aug 2009

Its like Toy Story but live action and not as good but its still a good family film and its funny…

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