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Tom Sawyer | 
| Directors: Phil Mendez, Paul Sabella Actors: Rhett Akins, Mark Wills (ii), Lee Ann Womack, Hynden Walch, Alecia Elliott Studio: MGM (Video & DVD) Category: DVD
List Price: $9.98 Buy New: $2.79 You Save: $7.19 (72%)
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Rating: 13 reviews Sales Rank: 38237
Format: Animated, Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, Dvd, Ntsc Language: English (Original Language) Genre: 0 Rating: G (General Audience) ESRB: Teen Region: 1 Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1 DVD Layers: 1 DVD Sides: 1 Picture Format: Academy Ratio Number Of Discs: 1 Running Time: 89 Minutes Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3 Dimensions (in): 7.3 x 5 x 0.6
MPN: D908393D ISBN: 0792844556 UPC: 027616839329 EAN: 9780792844556 ASIN: 0792844556
Theatrical Release Date: 2000 Release Date: July 30, 2002 Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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Product Description Get ready for a magical fun-filled journey of adventure fantasy and friendship!Tom Sawyer and his best buddy Huck Finn love going fishing daydreaming about pirates and stolen gold and thinking about Becky Thatcher -- the pretty new girl at school. But when these pals set out on a quest for buried treasure they end up face to face with the town's most "grizzly" bear Injurin' Joe. Giving Joe the slip they find themselves in the middle of a fantastic adventure that takes them from the mighty Mississippi to the mysterious caverns of a secret hideout where they discover fun excitement...and a fortune beyond their wildest dreams!Featuring the voices of Don Knotts Betty White and country music superstars Rhett Akins Mark Wills Lee Ann Womack Hank Williams Jr. and more Tom Sawyer is an enchanting music-filled family adventure!System Requirements:Starring: Rhett Akins Charlie Daniels Alecia Elliott Waylon Jennings Richard Kind Don Knotts Mark Nesler Marty Stuart Betty White Hank Williams Jr Mark Wills Lee Ann Womack Directed By: Paul Sabella Running Time: 89 Min. Color Copyright 2003 MGM Studios.Format: DVD MOVIE Genre: CHILDREN/FAMILY Rating: G UPC: 027616839329 Manufacturer No: 908393
Amazon.com The classic Mark Twain book The Adventures of Tom Sawyer is presented here as an animated video featuring the voices and music of country music stars Mark Wills, Lee Ann Womack, Rhett Akins, and Hank Williams Jr. Other famous voices include Betty White and Don Knotts. Twain's general plot is reproduced fairly faithfully: Tom falls in love with Becky, Tom and Huckleberry Finn witness a murder and later risk their lives to save the falsely accused Potter, and Tom and Huck eventually find Red Beard's buried treasure. Subtle elements have been changed for either political correctness or plot convenience: for instance, the name "Injun Joe" has been changed to "Injurin' Joe" and Becky has gained an antagonist father. A not so subtle change is the presentation of the characters as animals: Tom and Becky are cats, Huck is a fox, and Joe is a bear. The video is skillfully animated (much more so than the cover suggests) and the voice talent is excellent. Pop-country music lovers will love featured songs such as "You Can't Keep a Country Boy Down" and "There's a Light at the End of the Tunnel," although they seem more appropriate for adult audiences than the 5- to 12-year-olds this video is aimed at. All in all, this is an entertaining, accessible presentation of a classic story that kids will enjoy. --Tami Horiuchi
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An excellent animated version of an American Classic. April 9, 2000 3 out of 3 found this review helpful
The animation itself is very well done, being on a par with1993's "Once Upon a Forest", and nicely conveys the variousmoods and emotions of the plot and characters. About the only real problem I noticed throughout was a slight continuity problem: sometimes Tom is barefoot in scenes where, a second before, he'd been wearing shoes. But this is just a minor thing.While I'm not a "Pop-Country" fan, the music in this effort is, if not show-stopping, then at least pleasant to the ear without detracting from the plot and children will probably like some of the bouncier rhythms. As a previous reviewer notes, the plot mostly follows the book with; as noted; certain concessions made to political correctness. But this does not detract from any of the characterizations or the "romance" of Tom's puppy-love-at-first-sight attraction to Becky Thatcher (and Amy Lawrence's transition from "woman-scorned" anger to resigned semi-acceptance of it is tastefully handled too) and the drama of Deputy Bean's murder by Injurin' Joe and his pursuit of Tom and Becky through Deadman's Cave. So if you're a parent looking for a Video that both you and the kids might enjoy watching on a rainy afternoon, this is one that I can definitely recommend. (And if it gets the viewer [especially kids] interested in reading Twain's American Classics "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer" and "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn" too [as it did me!], then chalk that up as an added bonus!)
Excellent movie/cartoon for family April 9, 2000 Stephanie (Ft. Worth Texas) 2 out of 2 found this review helpful
This is a terrific movie/cartoon that the whole family can watch. Rhett Akins and LeeAnn Womack are great. It has a wonderful soundtrack for adults and children alike. The music sends a good message as well as the story being a Mark Twain Classic.
Tom Sawyer July 15, 2000 3 out of 4 found this review helpful
I was told about this video and decided to check it out. I was delighted with the high quality of the animation. The story was charming and full of interesting characters. Becky and Amy are my favorites. Probably the rarest treat of all, are the great songs that filled the video. Good music has been missing from too many animated movies in the past. I enjoyed this movie so much, I have told my friends about it and even sent out extra copies, I bought, to friends all over the world. They all enjoyed the movie. Can't ask anymore from a movie to be pleasantly entertained, this one does that beautifully.
Haven't Seen The Movie January 8, 2008 Rondall Banks (Toccoa, Georgia) Even through i haven't seen the movie i did buy the soundtrack of the movie, i did enjoy the soundtrack my favorite song on the soundtrack is Friends For Live by Rhett Akinks & Mark Wills and Light At The End Of The Tunnel by Lee Ann Womack & Rhett Akins. I have always love Tom Sawyer and since it's in cartoon mode i know it will be good to watch. Rondall
it has an all animal cast May 7, 2000 Heather Bradley (Jacksonville, Florida) Tom Sewyar was never better then in this fully anamated spectacular that follows the adventures of Tom Sewyar [a cat],Rebel [a frog],and Huck Finn [a fox]. Tom falls for Becky Thacher[a cat]who just moved there,which makes his old girl friend Amy Lawrence[a cat]jelouse because she still loves him,but much later Amy falls for Huck.also listen for the all country music sound track.
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