Review of Tom and Huck (1995) by Ashley H — 22 Jul 2008
This version of the classic novel by Mark Twain makes a nice little movie, but fails to capture the humorous spirit of the book. Many hilarious scenes are missing and the writers have taken too many liberties with the plot.
Jonathan Taylor Thomas is wonderful as Tom Sawyer. Unfortunately his charm does not last until the end of the movie, but seems to fade after a while. Brad Renfro is a fantastic actor (his performance is the best thing about this film) and he manages to give Huck Finn many tragic and deep aspects.
Unfortunately Mark Twain's Huck Finn is neither tragic or deep. Despite the many sugar-coated scenes and the fact that both Tom and Huck are a bit out-of-character, this movie is still something worth seeing.
Injun Joe and Muff Potter are both realistic and Rachael Leigh Cook makes a brilliant and not-so-girly Becky Thatcher! The sets and wardrobe look very authentic, but they alone are not enough to bring the evergreen story wholly alive.
This review of Tom and Huck (1995) was written by Ashley H on 22 Jul 2008.
Tom and Huck has generally received mixed reviews.
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