I already had the VHS version of Tom Sawyer and ordered the DVD version of it to project on the bigger screen. It is amazing to notice the details that one sees in this DVD version that are missed when seen in the VHS version on a television screen! As a music teacher, I show one musical to students every year, and this is a huge hit with my fourth graders. All students love this, especially boys! I chose Tom Sawyer because fourth graders study Missouri history and Mark Twain. I have seen this movie version of the musical approximately 40 times and never get tired of seeing it and seeing the students' fascinated reactions to this musical. For school, I cover up the few seconds of the scene of Tom and Huckleberry swimming in the nude (showing their behinds in the river), talk about the problems that Muff has with drinking a lot of alcohol, mention the language that Injun Joe uses one time (showing his character), and I recommend not smoking (as there is a scene where the two boys are smoking pipes). Other than those events that are part of Mark Twain's stories, this is a great way to show a musical when you cannot see a live production during school hours. It reinforces the students' study of Mark Twain in their classes and makes his stories "come alive." Many students ask to see it again, both in the same school year and in the following year.Read full review
I had gotten this one from our local library rentals. The grandkids loved it!! Watched it so much they could sing the songs (without the dvd). So I was very happy when I found this on EBay! I remember seeing this (let's just say) when I was younger. And my grandkids (6-11) enjoyed it as much as I did. Guess classics never go out of style.
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I was so excited to find this gem that took me back to my childhood! Adorable little Johnny Whitaker along with Jeff East and Jodie Foster portray the characters of a Mark Twain classic. Great entertainment!
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My friend, Jonny is in this movie and I had to have it. Loved it
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I enjoyed watching this movie with my children when they were young and loved watching it with my grandchildren now!
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I loved this movie when I was a kid. Recently my neighbor and I were talking about our children and he compared my son to the "adventurer" Tom Saywer. I knew had to get this movie again! When my boys watched it for the first time, and I re-lived it, it was a fun experience for all of us. The movie is available for an excellent price on DVD, and it's truly a classic family film.
Great family movie. It's one of my husband's favorites.
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Brought me back whn i was a kid .. Just one of my old time favs
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First we read the original book by Mark twain together. My 11 year old son and I. He had to choose a histrical fiction for a book report. We struggled a little with the old hill billy English and some vocabulary but my son loved it. I next purchased the movie it was done well for the time it was made. The white wash fencing and cave encounters were included. Highly recommend for every students must read list.
Good family movie great entertainment
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