The Borrowers

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The Borrowers

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The Borrowers

Bradley Pierce, Hugh Laurie, Jim Broadbent, John Goodman, Mark Williams (I), Tom Felton

The popular children's books by Mary Norton have been filmed before, but never with as much imagination and ingenuity as you'll find on display in this delightful fantasy film released to critical pra...( read more  read more... )ise in 1998. The "Borrowers" of the title are a family of tiny people who live in the walls and under the floorboards in the homes of "normal-sized" humans; they earn their by "borrowing" the household items (string, food crumbs, buttons, etc.) needed to furnish their tiny hiding places and provide their meals. The little Clock family lives happily undisturbed in the home of an aged aunt, but when the aunt dies and her will is stolen by an unscrupulous lawyer (John Goodman), the Clocks face eviction and the frightening hazards of the outside world. Under the ingenious direction of Peter Hewitt, this simple, straightforward movie mixes comedy, adventure, and suspense with some of the cleverest special effects you've ever seen, taking full advantage of effects technologies to immerse you in the world of the tiny people. A climactic chase scene in a milk-bottling plant is a visual tour de force, and the movie's smart and dazzling enough to entertain parents and children alike. After its modest success in theaters, The Borrowers stands a good chance of becoming a home-video favorite. --Jeff Shannon

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  • thmtsang
    December 29, 2008
    thmtsang
    This is a bit like 'Mousehunt' and 'Stuart Little'. Big versus small. Tiny people live in the floorboards of ordinary people's houses. Lots of fun adventure. Ever wondered what happens to your batteries or dental floss or when your roller skate goes missing. Ask the borrowers. St...( read more)ars John Goodman.
  • AgentLexi2132
    August 20, 2007
    AgentLexi2132
    A solid decent film that provides intrigue and keeps you entertained throughout.
  • TheSonofBaphomet
    June 9, 2007
    TheSonofBaphomet
    I read the book a long time ago.
  • gatorgirl13
    May 31, 2007
    gatorgirl13
    So cute.
  • Collegekid
    December 31, 2006
    Collegekid
    Pretty good movie.
  • Jon718ny
    December 2, 2009
    Jon718ny
    I LOVE THIS FILM, IT IS SOOOOOO FUNNY. PICK THIS MOVIE UP N HAVE A LOOK. ITS A REALLY GREAT MOVIE TO WATCH
  • Naley4AlwaysOTHFan
    October 15, 2009
    Naley4AlwaysOTHFan
    Really funny. I'ts quite cool how they run all over the house and they are so funny too and really cute!
  • dotgirl14
    October 14, 2009
    dotgirl14
    I'm such a kid at heart. This is a very good movie for the family. I've haven't seen it in a long time and will definitely be on the look out to buy.
  • ornerylil1
    October 14, 2009
    ornerylil1
    To bad it couldn't have been more like the books, but still a good movie.
  • SirGenius
    October 7, 2009
    SirGenius
    Borrowers my ass ya stealing shit.
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