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Tom and Huck (1996) Reviews

Tom and Huck (1996)
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This Disney live-action film is a very loose adaptation of Mark Twain's two novels about boyhood friends in Hannibal, MO, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn which omits some of the darker themes and undertones in the original books. Television star Jonathan Taylor Thomas (of Home Improvement) is the prankish Tom Sawyer. Tom wants desperately to be friends with the renegade orphan boy Huck Finn (Brad Renfro), who lives on his own on the edge of town. Tom is also smitten with the tomboyish Becky Thatcher (Amy Wright), daughter of the town judge. On an adventure one night, Tom and Huck stumble upon a murder in a graveyard. They see Injun Joe (Eric Schweig) killing the town undertaker to get a map to a treasure. Tom's friend Muff Potter (Michael McShane) is wrongly accused of the crime, but Tom and Huck both know the real killer. Huck has made Tom swear not to reveal the truth and both boys fear that Injun Joe will come after them if they squeal. Tom must choose between his friendship with Huck and his desire to vindicate Muff and get the real killer brought to justice. They try to find the treasure and end up confronting Injun Joe in a cave. ~ Michael Betzold, Rovi

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Starring:
Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Brad Renfro, (more)
Director(s):
Peter Hewitt
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
PG
Format(s):
DVD
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(9 member reviews)  

Member Reviews

John M.

Walt Disney usuall brings out the best in some movies and Tom and Huck is no exception. Loved this move with Jonathan Taylor Thomas. He did a wonderful job playing Tom. I have seen the play and this story is amazing.

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Charlie D.

I've never been able to understand why these movies MADE FOR KIDS have to include cursing. It just doesn't make sense to me. The stabbing by Injun Joe was much too graphic in my opinion... again, this is a movie MADE FOR KIDS!

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SHANNON B.

My sons have not yet read the classic story, but they loved the movie... some parts were frightening for my 4 yr old but the movie was done well and Jonathon Taylor fit the part of 'Tom' perfectly.

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Michael F.

Have not seen the movie yet, dvd arrives cracked or broken.

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Karissa M.

I haven't read the book but my kids were in the play and they went together well and we enjoyed it. I think it was well casted.

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Chris K.

I thought it was delicious

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Maureen H.

Yes, there's a little violence, but personally I prefer a few scenes I have to squeeze my kid's hand during to the condescending kids movies that often contain sexual innuendos. It's an entertaining family film.

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Darlene W.

Whoa! I quickly had to stop this movie for a room full of little girls when it started the walk through a dark cemetery. By the time we got to the stabbing murder, I was looking at the cover wondering what I had rented. It's way too scary for children, I did not allow my 10 yr old daughter to watch it. Also, the profanity in it was surprising.

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Marlena E.

The acting was terrible in this movie. It reminded me of a poorly directed high school play. And, I personally think that it should have had a stronger rating. There was a fair amount of poor language and a pretty brutal stabbing scene. The character Injun Joe was DEFINITE nightmare material. There are some pretty good Tom Sawyer-ish scenes, though, and my 8 year old son liked the movie.

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    John M.

    Walt Disney usuall brings out the best in some movies and Tom and Huck is no exception. Loved this move with Jonathan Taylor Thomas. He did a wonderful job playing Tom. I have seen the play and this story is amazing.

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    Charlie D.

    I've never been able to understand why these movies MADE FOR KIDS have to include cursing. It just doesn't make sense to me. The stabbing by Injun Joe was much too graphic in my opinion... again, this is a movie MADE FOR KIDS!

    Yes   |   No

     
    SHANNON B.

    My sons have not yet read the classic story, but they loved the movie... some parts were frightening for my 4 yr old but the movie was done well and Jonathon Taylor fit the part of 'Tom' perfectly.

    Yes   |   No

     
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