Review of The Phantom Tollbooth (1970) by Ben P — 11 Oct 2009

I think I saw this movie as a kid and I didn't understand the jokes or depth within this film. I actually wanna see it again to see what I missed.

This review of The Phantom Tollbooth (1970) was written by Ben P on 11 Oct 2009.

The Phantom Tollbooth has generally received positive reviews.

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