this movie is nothing like the book and there is nothing bad about it
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The Phantom Tollbooth
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Not age appropriate for kids under 6, age appropriate for kids over 8; suggested age 8. -
Is it any good?
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Common Sense says
Clever artistry fails to convey the book's depth.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 8 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
About The Phantom Tollbooth
Parents need to know that there is some mild peril to the main characters, but nothing of concern. The film addresses the importance of learning.
Read our full review by Paul Trandahl
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about how the book differs from the cartoon. If you saw the cartoon first, how did it influence how you imagined the book? If you read the book first, did the cartoon live up how you imagined the characters, the settings, and the action of the book?
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- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
for all ages
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
for all ages
this movie is nothing like the book and there is nothing bad about it
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
for all ages
this movie is nothing like the book and there is nothing bad about it
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
for all ages
this movie is nothing like the book and there is nothing bad about it
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
amazing!
i don't actually know much about the movie. when you take into consideration that i never watched it, this makes sense. but i love to read, and the book is just one big play on words. it may not attract younger readers, since there is not much action, but for older kids who love to read and will get the puns, i give the book four stars and two thumbs up!
- I rate this title off for age 2 and give it
THE MOST BORING MOVIE EVER!!!!!
Wow. The slowest, what was it, seemed like SIX HOURS! When I had to read the book I just skimmed, and asked my friend about it cause after the 3rd chapter I burned the book. Yep, I did. They say boredom stresses you, and my brain was cramping up every 2 words. No battles, no action, no no no no no no interesting things at all. Sheer boredom. GREAT TO WATCH IF YOU ARE HAVING TROUBLE SLEEPING!
- I rate this title on for age 8 and give it
- I rate this title on for age 8 and give it
Good movie
I remember loving this book as kid, in fact might be one of the greatest books ever. Anyway the movie was very good to.
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