Water Babies (1978) (Clam) [VHS]
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VHS Movie Reviews of Water Babies (1978) (Clam) [VHS]
Movie Review: IF YOU LOVE THE BOOK, DON'T watch the 1979 cartoon
Summary: 1 Stars
Not recommended for anyone who read the book or who is over five years of age upon viewing it for the first time. Can only assume that ALL the glowing reviews I read here were based on the fond memories and tainted by the undiscriminating tastes from a much younger age.I made the mistake of thinking the 1979 feature length cartoon actually had some basis in the book. A fatal mistake.
Any resemblance to the book is over once it goes to cartoonland (much too soon) whereupon it becomes the most vapid, boring piece of marshmallow fluff ever seen. Inane repetitive lyrics will have anyone over the age of tot-hood crying, please not again!
Take the absolute worst writer, songwriter or animator from the Disney Studio and even they wouldn't wipe their shoes on this sorry film.
James Mason as Grimes the Sweep was the only saving grace to the film and unfortunately his screen time was all too short. No one else came close to his calibre of acting.
Fine for tots. Adults - Don't waste your time. I can't recommend buying it. I can't even recommend renting it. Save your money to buy any one of the various beautifully illustrated copies of the book that are available. Read this timeless classic to your kids. It's not boring, trite, offensive or condescending AND it speaks to kids and adults of all ages.
I love toons as much as any other big kid out there but this DVD gets dumped at the Good Will bin. With so many outstanding childrens' books and films available, don't bother with this dog.
Movie Review: This movie is like being on an acid trip.
Summary: 2 Stars
Out of the distant corners of my memory came a single catchy song: "Hicocalorum" or something like that. I remembered it was from some old movie that was part live-action and part animation. After years of searching, I've found it, and so have you.Please note- this movie is bad. Yes, I know you thought it was awesome as a kid, but kids are easily impressed, especially back in '79 when I first saw this.
This movie is wacked. It's hard to understand what most people are saying since the English/Welsh accent is very strong. The plot is pretty convoluted - many things go unexplained and make very little sense. Watching the animated part is like being on some kind of acid trip, but without actually having to take any.
Please note, you are better off leaving this as a childhood memory, rather than buying this DVD and totally messing with your head.
Movie Review: Timeless
Summary: 5 Stars
I can still remember watching this movie when it first aired on HBO at a neighbor's house and thinking that it was the best thing I had ever seen. The scene where Tom jumps into dead man's pool was so tense, I still get the goosebumps watching him jump into the foaming water and technologically transforming into a clean and beautiful water baby. I was lucky enough to find a used copy at a book store years ago and my 3-year old daughter and I watch the movie about once a week! The music in this movie is also great! Hicocolorum indeed!Movie Review: Still a Childhood Fantasy
Summary: 2 Stars
The only part I was absolutely afraid of was the scene with the home makers terrifying eyes when she caught the burgler. Even now I feel a spine tingling feeling. Other than that, I still laugh it all off.Movie Review: Water Babies in the 21st. Century
Summary: 5 Stars
I think the film is brilliant and is a huge favoriteof mine. Bill Martin must be the same song writer
of Oblio,Lemon Chimes, Harry & the Hendersons fame...
such solid relaxed humour is hard to find. The actors
were completely engaging and photographed richly...
the artwork was the real thing...and to be admired.