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Movie Description Mark Twain's immortal comic tale of the fraud, hypocrisy and bigotry of adults as seen through the eyes of an innocent boy and his friend Jim, a runaway slave. As they make their way along the Mississippi, they meet a motley collection of self-important characters and try their best to understand them despite their obvious flaws.
Synopsis A retelling of Mark Twain's classic novel of a young boy's adventures after he escapes from his abusive father, and his relationship with a runaway slave.
Film Notes DVD Features:
Region 1 Keep Case Anamorphic Widescreen - 1.85 Audio: Dolby Surround - English Stereo - Spanish Stereo - French Additional Release Material: Audio Commentary - 1. Stephen Sommers - Director Featurette Interactive Features: Scene Access Interactive Menus
Industry Reviews "...A simple, spirited escapade.....[Wood has] the requisite verve for the story's central role..." New York Times - p.C15 - Janet Maslin (04/02/1993)
"...Jason Robards and Robbie Coltrane, working in tandem like a well-oiled vaudeville act, offer a zestful, hugely enjoyable comic turn..." Sight and Sound - p.34-5 - Geoffrey Macnab (07/01/1994)
"...A timely, literate and handsome film....Authentic and enjoyable, the Disney version is richly rewarding..." Variety - Emanuel Levy (03/29/1993)
"...Graceful and entertaining....It is a good film with strong performances..." Chicago Sun-Times - Roger Ebert (04/02/1993)
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