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James and the Giant Peach
Henry Selick
(1996)
85min
U Certificate
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Review
Our Score
by
David Parkinson
For a writer of children's stories, Roald Dahl undoubtedly had a dark imagination. Here, though, there will only be squeals of delight as James and his insect allies escape from a killer shark, skeleton pirates and a couple of awful aunts as they ride a giant peach to the city where dreams come true. It took three years to combine the live-action sequences with state-of-the-art model animation, and the latter is greatly assisted by the personality-packed voices of Susan Sarandon, Richard Dreyfuss, Simon Callow and David Thewlis. However, it's Joanna Lumley and Miriam Margolyes as the ghastly Spiker and Sponge who steal this wonderfully pantomimic show.
Summary
An unhappy orphan living with his cruel aunts discovers a gigantic peach growing in the garden. Venturing inside, he meets six friendly insects and together they embark on a magical journey. Animated and live-action fantasy, based on Roald Dahl's novel, starring Paul Terry, Joanna Lumley and Miriam Margolyes and featuring the voices of Susan Sarandon and Richard Dreyfuss.
Cast & Crew
James
Paul Terry
Aunt Spiker
Joanna Lumley
Aunt Sponge
Miriam Margolyes
Old Man
Pete Postlethwaite
Grasshopper
Simon Callow
Centipede
Richard Dreyfuss
Ladybug
Jane Leeves
Spider
Susan Sarandon
Earthworm
David Thewlis
Director
Henry Selick
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Other Information
Language:
English
Colour
Theatrical distributor:
Guild Film Distribution Ltd
Available on:
video and DVD
Drama
Children's
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