Tooth Fairy (2004) User Reviews

cute movie

[jeneenjones · 8/10 · 5 December 2004]

just goes to show - it's easier to take time out in the beginning for the people who are important to you instead of having to make it up to them later. we often take the people closest to us for granted so it's nice to be reminded that there are more important things in life.

the movie use a simple activity that just about every person has experienced to make a wonderful point. there is almost nothing as innocent and sweet as a child waiting for the tooth fairy to show up. the father was so busy that he wasn't paying attention to his family, especially his daughter, so he needed to be taught a lesson. also, it was nice to see a multicultural family. the little girl was adorable! plus - i love Chris Noth!

Great laugh

[hammcqueen · 8/10 · 1 December 2004]

This was the first amazon shorts I watched through the end. Chris's search for the tooth was both heart warming and funny. More importantly it held my attention and I joined in on the search. For the fifteen minutes it contained all the characteristics of a good feature length film, HUMOR- observing the antics a father would go through to fulfill his daughter's hopes, SUSPENSE - the thought patterns of child's mind and nail biting DRAMA - as a watched the search I kept wondering - would he find? or would his daughter be disappointed?. I commend the writer and director for depicting what could have been a very dry subject in a very appealing manner. It was like a good book - once opened you don't ever want to put it down. More importantly, the length's I had to go through to set up an account with IMDb, cast a vote and write this comment says it all.

A cute little short

[planktonrules · 7/10 · 7 June 2008]

This isn't the deepest nor the most inspiring short I have ever seen, but it is entertaining and well worth a look. One particular aspect of the film I liked and found fascinating is that the couple in the film are NOT traditional (one is a white guy--the wife is a black woman) and this was never even mentioned or alluded to. The fact that it was done in matter of fact manner was a big plus for me.

The film begins with the little girl mentioning that somehow the Tooth Fairy forgot to leave any money last night. Dad, trying for a quick save, says that's it's an especially busy time of year and the Tooth Fairy is backed up--but WILL DEFINITELY come tonight. The problem is, when dad comes to put money under her pillow, the tooth is gone and there is a note sending him on an all night long scavenger hunt. But, because he loves his kid, he puts up with all this to keep her little dreams alive.

A cute film that stars Chris Noth ("Law and Order") as the dad. Worth a peek.

charming, and so is jeff

[busker-3 · 1 December 2004]

Utterly charming gem that will be enjoyed and understood by every parent.

I've not been overly impressed by the theatre offerings to date but this is a real winner and one that all the family can enjoy and even gather round the monitor en famille on Xmas day to have a spirited chuckle over.

Mother and daughter are well cast and Chris Noth perfectly captures the dilemma of a dad determined to keep the Tooth Fairy faith, no matter what the obstacle course he has to follow. Having him break for a frustrated rattle on the drum kit is a stroke of genius.

No less brilliant is having jeffrey preston bezos *himself* make a vanity cameo appearance as the patrol officer who mutters, "what a loser!". i must go back and review each movie in case this 'easter egg' is characteristic of them all.

OK...I liked it...fun & well done

[JohnCVermont · 7/10 · 30 November 2004]

OK...not haute cinema but I did like it. Chris Noth did a excellent job as "the Dad". There were many nice little touches. The supporting cast was good, truly supporting and not intrusive. The product placement was nearly invisible. Thankfully, they do not hit you over the head with it. Amazon.com's series of "artful commericals" is quite appealing to me. It is fresh and different. It is catching my eye.

I especially enjoyed the theme of what to do with your child's artwork, trash compactor or frame each and every "piece".

This short was quick, clever and amusing. The things that I look for in a short film.

Well done.

Cute.

[echomyst · 7/10 · 6 December 2004]

Heartwarming but extremely predictable, which made this film short a bit tedious. None of the actions that the Dad goes through is remarkable... all the objects he rummages through are for sale on Amazon. Nonetheless, "Tooth Fairy" doesn't have the tones of a commercial.

The soundtrack is whimsical, teasing smiles out of the audience. The music seems to push the plot along.

As for the acting, it was realistic but by no means outstanding or unusual.

A neat perspective on North American family dynamics. The family dog's expressions are vividly captured.

To summarize in a single word: "Cute."

Neither very realistic or funny

[Horst_In_Translation · 4/10 · 2 May 2016]

"Tooth Fairy" is an American short film that runs slightly over 5 minutes and was made back in 2004 by Jake Scott, David Carter and Terry Rietta. Carter is the only one sort of known from the trio due to his work with Clive Owen. The star here is probably lead actor Chris Noth and it becomes obvious the longer the film goes. Noth delivers nicely in the face of a script that is neither particularly smart or entertaining, but then again I have always liked him, especially on L%O CI, so I may be a bit biased here. The main problem I had here was realism. I do not think a young girl would really act like that. And would Noth's character react like he did? I am not sure. I mean there is a certain level of creativity I can tolerate for comedic purposes or purposes of entertainment, but this was clearly exceeded here. Thumbs down.

Very funny and extremely lovely

[yahoo6 · 9/10 · 5 December 2004]

Well, I find this short story rather charming and sweet. It might have only a simple plot but it also got me smiling and laughing throughout. I have to say it is a praise worthy effort from the director Jake Scott. Personally I enjoyed it very much. Yes I have to agree it might seem nothing more than a tactic to showcase Amazon.com's various household products but you must also understand that it is an above average production. Treat it like a short film which is meant for your viewing pleasure and you will enjoy it more. Actor Chris Noth played the role of the father extremely well, not only with charisma but also with an additional touch of jocular. Definitely worth spending six minutes watching it.

Excellent!

[PatPetrsn · 10/10 · 30 November 2004]

I think Chris Noth did a wonderful job in portraying the lengths a loving father would go to make sure his daughter can continue to believe in the magic of the tooth fairy. It was also nice to see an inter-racial couple as this aspect of American life is too often ignored in the entertainment field. The hiding places were clever, especially the fish tank and "under something blue" - things a small child would think of. The music was perfect - childlike but fit the actions the actor was taking - and the house looked like a real house - not a set. All parents have played a variation of this game at some point with their kids - it brought a smile to my lips - thanks!

Dad does his best

[marsha-fridie · 1 December 2004]

I really liked this short film. 4 stars out of 5 (for 5 stars I would need to see a feature length television movie). Chris Noth is great as a dad who tries his best to please his kids. The rest of the cast/family are a perfect addition to this short flick and the show is a realistic portrayal of how one's family may react in this particular situation. The daughter and son are perfect examples of modern day children, in a modern day suburb, and the mother/wife compliments the portrayal of a dad who sometimes really needs to get a clue. Mother was wonderful, but hooray for Dad. He did his best!

I really enjoyed this!

[hgomalley · 4 December 2004]

"Tooth Fairy" was an adorable short film. I was surprised how easily I was pulled into the film. The children were adorable and it was fantastic to see a family that looks just like mine doing exactly the same sort of things that we do! It was really fun to see the "museum quality pieces" everywhere.

I have to admit that even though I'm the mother, it would have been me who had been caught "disposing of" the special gifts. The film gave me a great idea for displaying it. (Admit it, how many times have your children caught you disposing of something "valuable"?) Chris Noth is fabulous in everything he does. I really miss seeing him regularly. I didn't even realize the film was about product placement until I finished viewing it. I told my husband (who is a terrible tooth fairy) that he HAS to watch it.

No, no, no, no

[Xenite_one · 4 December 2004]

Well, the Amazon movies have steadily decreased in overall goodness. Seriously, this short film isn't good at all. What's going on? The dad is busy, and somewhat mean, and he finds his daughter's tooth? What was the point of that other than having Chris Noth crawl around a house and show off Amazon's products for the home. Oh wait, that was the point! At least Portrait had a moral. I liked the characters and it was hilarious. Even Agent Orange had a nice ending. What's not to say that this dad, exhausted from his night long search, won't just get up and forget about everything the next day. Heres my question: Why didn't the wife just do it? The dad was already up fixing the sink, and now he's got to deal with this? Stop being lazy! Maybe I'm reading to much into this, but I just think that this is the worst one yet.