The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn

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09/10/2020 Great film with unapologetic historical clarity and refreshingly not politically correct. Great movie about great times when we could be outspoken and slightly irreverent without repecusion of todays extreme idiologies...our wives had apple pie waiting for us on the table. great must watch for todays climate! See more 12/25/2012 twain's novel getas the MGM treatment minus the sociological subtext. See more 11/07/2012 Just saw this whole movie on TCM. It is so cute! See more Nathan C @RT72690093 10/31/2011 A delightfully old-fashioned adventure that I seem to appreciate more than the novel. It's as lively as it is family-friendly, but it seems to work better that way. Huck Finn is living with the Widow Douglas and Miss Watson, being raised as a "sivilized" young man. His father comes out and abducts him. However, Huck escapes. Running away with his slave friend/coworker Jim, he goes on quite a set of exciting escapades. It's quite promising in the beginning, having warm Southern charm and sheer whimsy in Technicolor glory. The actors, especially Jim, do a splendid job. Some of the things that occur are humorous, such as Buster Keaton's cameo, the King and Dauphin's exchange, and whatnot. A fine score, steady direction, and a mostly good translation keep things afloat. Without the darker edges or "satire", the film is enhanced because that stuff only got in the way of the story it was telling. Emphasis on <b>mostly</b> in the good translation part. I read only part of it, but they excised Tom Sawyer. I can understand that they're trying to make it stand on its own, but... he played a pivotal role in the book! Sometimes, it can get very slow and boring. At other intervals, it feels excessive. Worst of all, it lacks a sense of fun, making the exchanges seem too pale, as well as excitement, making the climax feel too rushed and lazy. Overall, nothing classic, but this is an adaptation that works best because it is without the political bent. Roll over if you want, Mr. Twain, but your average book is best when condensed. This movie is a prime example of that, warts and all. See more 02/06/2011 To be honest. I liked it. U thought that it would be boring but it was fine. See more 10/30/2010 This was a last minute substitution at the film festival and completely acceptable. I really enjoyed it. The performances are about what you would expect from a film made in the 1960's with the exception of Archie Moore who plays a lovely and convincing Jim. A shame he was working in the 60's. I am sure if he was working now, you would see a lot more of him. See more Read all reviews

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