The Point

The Point (1971)

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Ringo Starr narrates this animated story of Oblio, a round-headed boy ostracized by society because his head is not pointed. ~ Jason Ankeny, Rovi

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G,
Directed By
Written By
Norm Lenzer
Genres
Television, Animation, Kids & Family
In Theaters
Jan 1, 1971 Wide
Vestron Video International

Critic Reviews

  • Phil Hall, Film Threat

    The film's message about tolerance and self-affirmation should find an audience with today's youngsters.

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  • Lafe F


    Good songs ("Me and My Arrow" repeats in my brain), sketchy stylized animation, and lots of characters without a point. A nice movie for children-of-hippies to sit down and enjoy.

  • Richard F


    Definitely shows it age, but if you get caught up in this then you're missing "the point". I wouldn't say this is necessarily on the same level as Pixar for family movies, but my daughter certainly enjoyed it for its entertainment value, while I appreciated the… More

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