Product Details

• Actors: Butch Patrick, Mel Blanc, Daws Butler, Candy Candido, Hans Conried
• Directors: Abe Levitow, Chuck Jones, Dave Monahan (III)
• Format: Color, NTSC
• Rated: G (General Audience)
• Number of tapes: 1
• Studio: MGM (Warner)
• VHS Release Date: August 1, 1992
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (61 customer reviews)
• ASIN: 6301971523
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #54,556 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

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40 of 42 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An Entertaining and Wise Film, May 5, 2003

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Mark Ebert (Lancaster OH) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Phantom Tollbooth [VHS] (VHS Tape)

"The Phantom Tollbooth" is the magnum opus of all involved--that's saying a lot--considering it is co-directed by animator Chuck Jones and stars the very talented Butch Patrick (who was featured in "Pressure Point" and "A Child is Waiting"; as well as a regular on "The Munsters").

"Tollbooth" is not only a film for the whole family, but is actually GOOD for the entire family. Some features will teach children that academics are important, this piece of entertainment goes beyond that and teaches that being a human being is important.

Despite what some critics have written--the songs are awesome and the storyline is very entertaining!

30 of 32 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars AN UNFORGETTABLE MASTERPEICE, May 16, 2001

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Rachel (New York) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Phantom Tollbooth [VHS] (VHS Tape)

I remember when I first viewed this movie, having never had heard of the book or such a concept. I guess I was young then and wasn't expected to know anything about it anyhow, but I did remember enough so that I was on a three year search trying to find the Phantom Tollbooth...finally I realized the magic of the Internet. The Phantom Tollbooth is not only an educational film, inbreeding knowledgeable information through adventures experienced with Milo in Digitopolis, Dictionopolis, the Land of Expectations and the Castle in the Air, but also it is enjoyable to watch and be submerged in. It definitely is on my top ten list of movies, and I think it always will be. Chuck Jones's masterpiece is really a movie everyone, young and old, should own and love.

23 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars mind-stimulating children's fare, November 21, 1998

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This review is from: Phantom Tollbooth [VHS] (VHS Tape)

The Phantom Tollbooth is a wonderful flick that I always enjoyed as a child. Now, as an elementary school teacher, I constantly search for videos that differ from the standard Disney cartoon. I was concerned that the cinematic style of this picture would seemed too dated for 90s kids, but I was wrong. My class thoroughly enjoyed the animation and the songs. The characters appealed to the children's own experiences in fourth grade. They understood Milo's struggles with writng and divsion, and enjoyed seeing their schoolwork come to life in such a silly manner. It turned out to be a great way for kids to see why school is important. This movie isn't just smart, it's also a really good time. I can't praise it enough.