Babes in Toyland (1997)

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This highly acclaimed animated version of the classic children's holiday tale features the voices of several stars, notably Christopher Plummer, James Belushi and Bronson Pinchot. The story is set in mythical Toyland two days before Christmas and centers on the attempts of young Jack and Jill to… More This highly acclaimed animated version of the classic children's holiday tale features the voices of several stars, notably Christopher Plummer, James Belushi and Bronson Pinchot. The story is set in mythical Toyland two days before Christmas and centers on the attempts of young Jack and Jill to stop the wicked Barnaby (Plummer) from shutting down the Toyland factory and spoiling the holiday for children everywhere. The heroic children receive help from Toyland residents, Tom Piper, Mary Lamb and Humpty Dumpty. ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi

Rating, Runtime: G, 1 hr. 14 min.
Directed By: Paul Sabella, Toby Bluth
Written By: John Loy
Genres: Animation, Kids & Family

In Theaters: Dec 31, 1997 Wide
On DVD: Nov 2, 2004
Studio: MGM

Critic Reviews

Brian Costello, Common Sense Media
Christmas musical retold as cartoon with some scary bits.
David Nusair, Reel Film Reviews
Innocuous and instantly forgettable, Babes in Toyland has clearly been designed to appeal strictly to children.

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