A young boy runs away from his abusive father after making it look like he'd been killed. A runaway slave gets blamed for the murder, but the two are actually together and good friends. They find themselves in many adventures along the way, including caught in a family feud and being used as characters in a gold heist. Young Huck must learn why slavery is so wrong along his journeys too.
I find this story to be one thats been told way too many times, I hate when literature is done dozens of times and although changed here and there, still the story is too familiar.
I do not like Disney live action films much either. I can say I could've done without this movie. It is a kids movie, but I think it needs heavy parental guidance. The language is a tad colorful at times and also the racism subject should be explained in great detail to younger viewers.
I don't like movies set in this era period, I hated how Elijah wood had to lay on this heavy southern accent. I hate Bill Conti's music here too and think it was way too produced.
Stephen Sommers direction did little for me and the production was rather tame altogether. Acting wasn't too bad, but wasn't too great either. I don't like Ron Perlman but thought he did a great job. Elijah is a bit too cheesy in all his roles. I did enjoy Dana Ivy as well as the funny Jason Robards and Robbie Coltrane partnership.
I guess I have to say the movie isn't horrible, its just not my thing. It is a story thats been done to death and although aimed more at kids, I think anyone should watch it with their kids and explain many things.
3/10 stars.
I find this story to be one thats been told way too many times, I hate when literature is done dozens of times and although changed here and there, still the story is too familiar.
I do not like Disney live action films much either. I can say I could've done without this movie. It is a kids movie, but I think it needs heavy parental guidance. The language is a tad colorful at times and also the racism subject should be explained in great detail to younger viewers.
I don't like movies set in this era period, I hated how Elijah wood had to lay on this heavy southern accent. I hate Bill Conti's music here too and think it was way too produced.
Stephen Sommers direction did little for me and the production was rather tame altogether. Acting wasn't too bad, but wasn't too great either. I don't like Ron Perlman but thought he did a great job. Elijah is a bit too cheesy in all his roles. I did enjoy Dana Ivy as well as the funny Jason Robards and Robbie Coltrane partnership.
I guess I have to say the movie isn't horrible, its just not my thing. It is a story thats been done to death and although aimed more at kids, I think anyone should watch it with their kids and explain many things.
3/10 stars.