Before the mechanization of our world, woodcutter Jonathan is chopping down a tree in the forest. The Forest Queen appears before him. She asks him to stop. When he agrees, she grants him three wishes. He and his wife waste the first two wishes. With the third wish, the childless couple receives a tiny child, Tom Thumb (Russ Tamblyn). Jonathan in on the road with Tom when they encounter villainous Ivan and Antony (Peter Sellers) who offer to buy Tom.
It's a fun little family film. It's always fun to see a character living in the giant world. Tom Thumb reminds me a lot of Pinocchio. It does put the elements into a blender and mix it up. The result is somewhat fun. Tom Thumb should be played by a boy. Russ Tamblyn is fine with the dancing and his energy but the character is begging to be a child. The role does have a child-like innocence. While the Chinese toy is very badly stereotyped, some allowance must be made for the era. This is generally a good family film.
It's a fun little family film. It's always fun to see a character living in the giant world. Tom Thumb reminds me a lot of Pinocchio. It does put the elements into a blender and mix it up. The result is somewhat fun. Tom Thumb should be played by a boy. Russ Tamblyn is fine with the dancing and his energy but the character is begging to be a child. The role does have a child-like innocence. While the Chinese toy is very badly stereotyped, some allowance must be made for the era. This is generally a good family film.