1 FANTASTIC MOVIE!
Four letters: W-O-W. The movie is incredibly good. Who knew that this kid would have a career after "Home Improvment." Only the magical world of Disney could improve Mark Twain's literary classic. There's a new star in town and his name is Jonathan Taylor Thomas. I just sent away for my Jonathan Taylor Thomas signed headshot. Thank-you God.
2 Tom And Huck
Very entertaining but alittle scary for little ones. I would view with your child and explain certain situations. My 7 year old son enjoyed it!
3 huck finn is hot!!
i like this movie coz it has brad renfro in it, he's sooo cute. and i think the acting is good i only seen it on tv once but i love brad so yeah=)
4 I never knew Huck Finn was this cute!
Even though this is probably not the highest quality production of the Tom Sawyer story ever made, it is my favourite version, because the two boys are at the ages I always imagined them as being. Jonathan Taylor Thomas really does do a good job as Tom, and I really like that the movie shows the way he kind of hero-worships Huck, and sort of wants to be him. Speaking of whom, I know y'all out there reading, will never take me seriously after this, but....I never knew Huck Finn was so cute! Best Huck Finn I ever saw (see? I said you'd not take me seriously!). Really, though, Brad Renfro makes a great Huckleberry Finn. It's interesting, the way the character seems even younger than Tom, in some ways.
The other characters were really good, too. Little Sid is marvelously fun to despise, and Muff Potter is actually rather endearing. The lady cast as Aunt Polly did a great job portraying the careworn, but once-pretty woman I never knew Aunt Polly was.
While not exactly matching the book's description, Rachael Leigh Cook makes a great Becky Thatcher. I really like the fact that, while she can be quite spunky, and at times, responds the way a boy might, she is by no means a misfit. She's plainly a girl who has no problem with being one, and engages in girlish activities with as much enthusiasm as any of her friends.
I was delighted with the actor who played Injun Joe, Eric Schweig. He looked perfect for the part, and really brought the character to life. He didn't play Injun Joe as a complicated villain whose point of view one can see from. But, neither did he play a one-dimensional bad guy who's bad because he's a bad guy. What you see in the movie, is someone who is unquestionable a bad guy, but is still plainly human. He's *interesting*.
It's been a while since I read it, but Tom & Huck is a fairly accurate adaptation of the book into a movie, with all the characters brought to life so well. And, it's a lot of fun to watch.
5 Great Movie but Wrong Actors
The story of Tom Sawyer in the book was brought out in the film. The story was great. But the actors were not right. Brad Renfro was much better in other films. And JTT wasn't the best actor for the part. Don't get me wrong, the movie was still great, but it could have been better.
6 Missing 45% of the picture
I love "Tom and Huck", Disney's 1995 adaptation of Mark Twain's undeniably fun novel "Adventures of Tom Sawyer." This film version is mostly faithful to the text, and more importantly captures the tone and spirit of Twain's world of Hannibal, Missouri. There is Stephen Endelman's irresistibly lush score that successfully captures the adventure, suspense, and playlike nature of our protagonists using instruments like banjos and harmonicas. The performances are solid all along, most notably by the stars Jonathan Taylor Thomas and Brad Renfro, and character actor Michael McShane as Muff Potter.
The 2.35:1 photography would be wonderful for the young at heart (of any age) to revisit again and again in the pristine quality that the DVD format offers. But alas, the DVD is Pan & Scan, and the entire time, you're losing 45% of the picture. It's really awful seeing such beautiful photography destroyed to fit the dimensions of the soon-to-be-extinct 4 x 3 television set.
If you like the story or this film version, you owe it to yourself to either track down the 2.35:1 widescreen laserdisc, or wait for Disney to do this film right in the next home video format or a European DVD release. This DVD is just plain awful, and is clearly meant to insult the intelligence of viewers who Disney suspects won't notice or care. Show them you're sharper than that and pass on this.
7 Olden Day Story with Modern Day Mischief
This movie was wonderful! Jonathan Taylor Thomas is the right person for Tom Sawyer. Brad Renfro is an awesome Huck Finn. I could watch this movie five times a day!!
8 I loved it
I loved this movie and so do my brothers we just had to buy it(well we got it off the t.v. so it didn't have any swear words) and for those people who are complaining because of the bad words get a sensor or something. I think the charachters did a great job. We couldn't help laughing when the funny parts came. And for Rachelle Cook:you go girl (e.g pushing Tom in the creek)I think that this is one of my favorite movies.We are actually watching it right now! It is just a nice family movie with some comedy,adventure,and true love. Well i gotta say if you are a Disney fan and you like good family movies I would definitly tell you to see this one. And good job on your movie Rachelle, Jonathon, and Brad it was great.
9 The kids loved it
I thoroughly enjoyed this adaptation of 'Tom Sawyer' and so did my Year 9 class (13 yr olds). After reading the novel I, initially, showed my class the musical version. Well...they were beside themselves...not a MUSICAL!! They HATED it and thought Tom was a bit of a "dick".
One of the kids recommended this version and so I showed it to them. They LOVED it!! They thought Tom and Huck were great and that Becky was a "babe".
Some of the details were different from the novel but the essence of the story was there. My favourite scene was there - the infamous 'whitewashing' incident and it was just as funny as it was in the book.
10 Cast not too good; hardly good for kids
Rachael leigh cook as Becky Thatcher? Not too good, unless it was someone other than JTT to play Tom Sawyer. BTW, JTT was the appropriate cast for Tom Sawyer. The 1973 version seems better w/ Jodie Foster, Johnny, and Jeff.
11 WARNING - Do not buy this movie
I knew I was not going to enjoy this movie, even before I watched it. But, I had to prove myself right. So, I went to the movie theater and sat through this horrible mess, this Disney monstrosity, and did my best to choke back the bile building up in my throat. Most of "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer" is cut from "Tom and Huck"; and the most irritating aspect of all is the many scenes, the majority of which, that have been completely invented. Take for instance the opening scene where Dr. Robinson meets with Injun Joe. Why did Disney seek to open up "Tom and Huck" with Injun Joe, and not Tom Sawyer? And parents with small children - beware of the obscenity contained within. It is uttered by Injun Joe, and is so disturbing to hear uttered not merely in a Disney movie, but in a work of Mark Twain. In fact, had Twain put that word in "Tom Sawyer", and his wife, Livy, had seen it, she surely would have scolded him with everything she had. There are so many flaws contacted within "Tom and Huck", it would take more than a thousand words to explain them all. Only realize this, if you do view "Tom and Huck", it is not "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer" you are watching. Johnathon Taylor Thomas is a waste in this film, and the only reason he was cast was due to his "popularity" at the time. This movie just goes to show how low Disney has sunk over the past decade or so; and the depths they are willing to go in order to make money. I cannot recommend this movie to anyone - especially Tom Sawyer fans like myself. One of these days, someone has got to produce a quality version of Tom Sawyer, even if I have to do it myself. Once again, too bad we cannot give a movie zero stars, because that is what "Tom and Huck" is worth, if not less.
12 I LOVE IT!
This movie is GREAT! I totally love it. I am 15, and my friends and I are really big JTT and Brad Renfro fans and we watch as much as we can whenever we can! It has wonderful people playing the characters, and they both look so cute in the video! It is a must see! :-)
13 Hey, it's fun! Even though it was intended as a JTT vehicle!
When I watch a Tom Sawyer movie, or a Huck Finn movie, I'm wanting to have fun, that's all. That's why I love 'em. Maybe from Huck I expect some touching moments, but throw Tom in and I expect 99% fun. That's why I love the movies so much more than the books! This movie is easy to play off as a film targeted at Jr. High girls, with the hopes that boys will come for the adventure angle. Well, it probably didn't work out because girls just don't seem interested in the characters of Tom and Huck, no matter who the actors are, and sadly, boys nowadays just don't care about the classic characters of Tom and Huck either. I guess there just aren't enough guns and aliens. I think only the really loyal JTT and Renfro fans went to see this, and a few guys like me, who just find Tom and Huck movies so much fun! Oh, and of course Rachael Leigh Cooke is in it! On that note, I'll say, this movie was very successful! I found it quite fun! JTT doesn't seem to have had the staying power as a heartthrob now that he's grown, but to say he was miscast was all wrong. He was great. I though maybe Renfro looked a bit too old for Huck, but I think that's because I LOVE the Elijah Wood version of Huck Finn, and he was pretty darn young in that. By the way, for the best version of Huck I've seen so far, get the Elijah Wood one, I've nearly worn mine out. If you're looking for a version true to the books, forget it. They're too controversial and frankly, have some really long boring parts, therefore I doubt a movie that's true to the books will ever be made. Anyway, as for this version, sure, it's a little obvious it's targeted at young kids, but actually, it will probably be more enjoyable for those who just like fun Tom Sawyer stories. Oh, here are two things to check out. One, the wonderful music! (Also check out the REALLY Wonderful music in the Elijah Wood film) And two, for a good laugh, pay attention to the scene where Tom and Becky have gotten lost in the cave, and Judge Thatcher gets everyone together to search for them. Here's the hilarious part, for the benefit of the expected all kid audience, Judge Thatcher basically explains the whole plot of the film up to that point, so they know exactly what is going on, who's chasing Tom and Becky, and why. It really is hilarious, but believe me, it doesn't detract to the enjoyment of the movie, only adds to it! Okay, well, that's all I'll say about it, except to add that I actually bought the soundtrack in addition to the video. Now I'm off to get a copy of The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, an animated version where Tom is a cat and Huck is a fox, etc... I believe it's fairly new, from MGM, and I hear GREAT things about it. Read the reviews here on Amazon. I'll post mine after I've seen it.
14 Brad could do better......
Not a bad film, but it could have been better. I agree with the viewer from New York; JTT was the wrong person to play Tom Sawyer. And Brad Renfro's talent was completely wasted in this movie---he was far, far better in "The Cure".
15 A viewer from New York
This film is hard to recommend. Jonathan Taylor Thomas is grossly miscast in this film. Disney should have put effort into developing a decent script rather than trying to showcase one of their popular stars! It lacks the charm and wit of the novel and JTT is not a bit believable as Tom. He is a talented actor, don't get me wrong. But he has no business playing Tom Sawyer. Too much of his attitude from his Home Improvement character comes through. Brad Renfro is acceptable as Huck, but nothing to cheer about. Disney relied too much on popularity and sacrificed believability here.... .
16 Not really kid material, but adults will like it.
This movie is like the controversial "Antz" but can't be compared to anything. This movie is not the best movie for kids, it's, in short, a gritty and harsh movie about Tom and Huck's misadventures. This movie has some violence and some bad language (ex. "Damn! I lost my marble!") that makes it more of an adult movie. And Brad Pitt's drama-soaked acting method certainly hasn't changed, he becomes one with his role, just as he did in "Fight Club". So in short, be careful showing this movie to your kids, but if you're an adult, you can only think one thing about Brad Pitt and JTT:
They've come so far.
17 WONDERFUL TOO KOOL!
JTT is the best actor in the world, so naturaly this movie is good too, but want to see a really good movie with JTT, view "I'll Be Home For Christmas! I just like to see JTT, anyway doesn't matter what the movie is like at all!
18 I liked the movie. It was a very good edition of Tom and H.
I would recommed it to anyone. I thought that it had very good acting in it. It also had very good emotions too. It was the right amount of lenght. It told the story of how Tom and Huck meet and becames very well. The sound effects were good too. Kirk Kjensrud
19 I've said it before
Jonathan Taylor Thomas is a good actor but the thing is. There is no big deal to the kid. I liked this movie but there is no big deal to the kid. He's much more respectful than those damn backstreet boys.
20 Good Movie
i really liked this movie because it was interesting. the acting was good for the most part, and i really like that story. i watched it while reading the adventures of huckleberry finn, and it confused me a bit, but oh well. good movie!
21 It's great!
This is a great video! I can watch it over and over and over again for ever. Not only is Jonathan Taylor Thomas in it ( the most gorgeous actor EVER!), but it gives a picture of how it was in that period. It's just great!
