Review of Wombling Free (1977) by Jimmy M — 17 Jun 2016
This film despite some flaws is a must watch - even if you aren't familiar with The Wombles.
Mike Batt's score is charming and whimsical while the comedy is down right silly and reminds us of the fun American International produced-Beach Party films.
The funniest part of the film is the Japanese couple (played by real Japanese actors) with the husband being a head of a japanese car company, What makes them a riot is the Wife speaks traditional japanese while the hubby speaks Engrish.
The main plot is a bit shaky given the actor who player Mr. Banks (who died after the film's release) played the same film structure as he did in Marry Poppins [the stuck up father who gave in to the whimsy out of the blue in the latter half of the film].
But overall, Given the film is typical B-movie cheese.
You should at least enjoy the film for it's campiness as well as the brilliant music composed by Mike Batt.
This review of Wombling Free (1977) was written by Jimmy M on 17 Jun 2016.
Wombling Free has generally received positive reviews.
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