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James and the Giant Peach
1996 79 min United States of America PG 12+
★7.5
Family, Animation, Adventure, Fantasy
Director: Henry Selick
🎭 Based on
«James and the Giant Peach»
byRoald Dahl
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Description
When the young orphan boy James spills a magic bag of crocodile tongues, he finds himself in possession of a giant peach that flies him away to strange lands.
Budget:
$38M
US Gross:
$28.95M
Worldwide:
$28.95M
Starring
Paul Terry
Actor
Joanna Lumley
Actor
Pete Postlethwaite
Actor
Awards
Academy Awards 1997
— Best Score for a Comedy or Musical
Saturn Awards 1997
— Best Fantasy Film
Key opinion
James and the Giant Peach is widely praised for its technical stop-motion artistry and unique, dreamlike visual aesthetic. However, opinions are polarized regarding its narrative cohesion and tone, with some viewers finding it an enchanting fairy tale while others perceive it as a disjointed and uneven adaptation.
| Production | The meticulous, Burton-esque stop-motion animation provides a striking and imaginative visual experience. | |
| Acting | The insect characters are distinct, charming, and anchored by well-cast voice performances. | |
| Screenplay | The narrative structure feels like a patchwork, with many critics finding the plot incoherent or lacking in depth. | |
| Accessibility | The film’s effectiveness as a family feature is debated; some find it a touching, immersive fairy tale, while others feel its tone is too slow or odd for a younger audience. | |
| Score | The inclusion of musical numbers is considered largely ineffective and unnecessary to the overall experience. |