Review of Tom Thumb (1958) by Kurt H — 08 May 2009
The talented RUSS TAMBLYN does a superb job of singing, dancing and acting while playing the title role of the miniature boy presented as a gift to a woodsman and his wife by a woodland spirit. They treat him as their own son and the film revolves around his misadventures after his parents are wrongly accused of a crime and he must find the real culprits (TERRY-THOMAS and PETER SELLERS) in time for a happy ending.
The trick photography is marvelous, the toys that come to life are inventive and fun, the interaction between Tom and all the other townspeople is well done--and this was all before the CGI effects we have today.
There's a lot of charm to several musical numbers, especially one called "Yawning Man," and all of the song-and-dance numbers are done in rollicking style. Songstress Peggy Lee wrote several clever songs.
Well worth watching, a family film that can be enjoyed by adults or children. Tamblyn's talents are given full reign in this one.
This review of Tom Thumb (1958) was written by Kurt H on 08 May 2009.
Tom Thumb has generally received positive reviews.
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