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Tommy Tricker and the Stamp Traveller

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When I was younger, my brother, sister, and I always begged my mom to rent this movie -- we absolutely loved it, but my mom could never find it on video so that we could own our own copy. When we moved to Orange County when I was 10, none of the franchise video stores (Blockbuster, et al.) carried it, and the movie soon became a memory. I'm 20 years old now, and recently my mom found it here on Amazon.com and bought it for us; rewatching it was quite an experience -- all of the small details (Ralphie escaping from Tommy's house, the boy who sings "I'm a-running," the sardine sandwich, Ralphie's trips to China and Australia, and the fact that you never see Charles Merriweather so that he remains an enigmatic figure) were exactly as I remembered them. For any adult, this is definitely a hokey late-'80s Canadian children's movie, but every parent should show this to their kids; I know I will. It is an original and all together delightful movie -- a must-see for anyone with an imagination, anyone who liked The Neverending Story, Alice in Wonderland, or the book The Phantom Tollbooth.

We borrowed this years ago from our local library and my son watched it several times... It started him on a stamp collecting hobby and an interest in learning more about the countries depicted on the film... I liked it because it is hard to find wholesome family films these days so it was a treat to see this movie!!! We are trying to get a copy of it now!

I give Tommy Tricker a thumbs up.

It is a movie starring kids meant for kids. If you are looking for some sort of "inner meaning" don't bother watching it. If you are kid who wants to enjoy a fun movie see it.

SPECIAL NOTE: Up and coming rock singer Rufus Wainwright has a cameo appearance. He is credited as the "Singing Boy."

Oh the memory of watching this movie in my grade 7 class. I've never forgotten the kids running through the mall with (a then unknown) Rufus Wainwright singing that song in a mall talent contest (or something like that). I still remember every word of that song. It's funny how some things you just remember for years and years after. I would love for my kids to remember just as many parts of the movie as I do. I can guarantee the minute it comes out on video, I'll have a copy.

I saw this movie many years ago and enjoyed it very much.Today I have a younger son and would like for him to view the movie with me. As a result I found that there is a continuation which I would love to see. Return of tommy tricker. But it's not available. How very sad. Great movie.

I bought this DVD for my daughter who is 25. This was her favorite movie when she was very young. We watched it EVERY time it came on! I was pleasantly surprised to find it in DVD form. I mailed it to her as a surprise and she loved it. Now her poor husband has to watch it with her almost every night. Thanks a lot for being able to keep happy memories alive!

I watched this movie as a kid - it was always my favorite, but when I got older I eventually forgot about it. A few months ago, I re-bought the film from ebay. I LOVE this movie. Great for kids, it stands the test of time. I still love this movie for it's corny storyline and the bad acting. Though the acting isn't top notch - it is very imaginative and a great film to entertain kids. The film features not only Rufus Wainwright, but also Celine Dion. Great film, I absolutely would suggest anyone get this movie. You will LOVE it and remember it forever.

Without a doubt, one of the best Canadian movies I have ever seen. I first saw this film when I was about six, and have been hooked ever since. It's redeeming quality is phenomenal, and holds up well to repeated viewings, even fourteen years later!

Yes, it's cheesy, yes it's a childs film, and yes, it's Canadian. But of my childhood memories, this movie stands out (Canadian pun intended). It is unfortunate that the film is now out of print with no signs of a DVD version or re-release evident. I was lucky enough to snag a VHS from ebay for $15. Let's just hope the tape doesn't wear out anytime soon.

-Brad

When I was about 3, my grandfather taped Tommy Tricker and the Stamp Traveller for me. I was so obsessed with the movie then that every time we went to see him, even for 10 minutes, I HAD to sit down and watch it. During elementary school, when everyone thinks everything childish is unbelievably stupid all of a sudden, I lost the obsession. I found it shoved in the back of a drawer the other day and promptly watched the movie I haven't seen in probably 10 years...and it's still as good as it was when I was 5. Albeit, it's just about the corniest movie ever, I love it. It's very indie and very childish at the same time, but it's also the type of movie that you can never forget. I found myself singing along to the I'm a-running song in the mall :) Basically, it's a hysterically funny movie, extremely cute, and only gets better with age!

hi, brian from saskatchewan canada here,just want to let everyone out there to know about this great low budget corney canadian movie, i seen it when i was a kid and loved it ever since,i admit it is corney but that's what is good about it it is a feel good cuddley movie,very innocent would be great for kid's and family. it is about a boy that finds a magical stamp that he can shrink himself and travell around on the stamp to different countries,lots of adventure some light comedy, you will be hooked if you just give it a chance,i did and here i am 22 years old and still watching it.