The Brave Little Toaster (NR, 1987)

This was always one of my favorite movies. Though last year when I had to junk my car I couldn't help but go back to the scene in the movie when they are in the junk yard and the cars are singing about how they used to be top of the line but now are worthless...

I have to admit, this movie scared me so much as a child; I was young and sensitive so the movie's darker moments (especially a scene near the end) left a big impression on me. I would hide in my closet and cry when my mom tried to get me to watch it again. For this reason I cannot recommend it to very young viewers or very sensitive viewers; the imagery does stick with you. However, I would encourage everyone else to watch it. This is one of those movies that gets better as you grow older. The main characters are likable and fun; they act like a family and stick together during tough times and even when they do not like each other.(Though they've been abandoned, they don't abandon each other.) The toaster even gets some character development during a certain scene and starts treating the blanket nicer. (The vacuum cleaner and the lamp also have their heroic scenes, as well as the toaster at the end; hence the title!) Those same darker moments that used to scare me so much now get me to thinking about possible deeper meanings: for example the cars' stories, the A/C's fit, and the lonely flower. (IMDb has some great theories about these.) Of course, this movie also has some really light parts, the appliances clean the cottage to Tutti Frutti, they have some cute conversations, and nearly everything the radio says is hilarious especially if you get the references. (Note that the radio does say d___ and h___ while quoting a line from Moby D--k in the waterfall scene if that is a concern for you.) (EDIT - Sorry for the obvious censoring; the site won't let me post the book's title!) Overall, I give this movie a ten. It's a great heartwarming adventure story that's surprisingly dark for a children's film. If you want to show it too a kid, just make sure they are mature enough to handle it and you're all set!

it's a goodfilm for kids, but after being scared when a toaster and vacuum nearly get crushed after a long line of sad broken cars, they'll soon realize that appliances don't move nor talk. and that flowers fall in love with their reflections, then wither and die. kinda sad, really...

There is a clown fireman in this movie that I was shocked not to read about in the violence review. It's scene is NOT appropriate for the age group this movie was made for. It appears out of smoke, with a huge red smile and green horns, holding sharp objects while looming above the viewer, then it leans forwards and urges to to "run" in a harsh whisper. I'm not joking, it made me cry for hours. It is not violent, but it gave me nightmares for five years. It is truly terrifying, and I didn't scare easily (I watched Jurassic Park, and Jaws as some of my favorite movies.) DO NOT make the mistake of letting children under nine see this. It scared me for life (so far).

I loved this movie like it was my own child! It probably had somethin' ta do wit da fact that me idol, Jon Lovitz was in it! 5 stars!

I loved this movie as a child, it has much more depth than the common disney film. Its also slightly darker than most children movies of that era, but those few scenes subtlety teach that life is not all about sunshine and giggles and no matter what dont let it break your spirit. Some more sensitive children may not be able to handle it and the clown is kinda scary. The only scene that stood out to me was not the car one (catchy tune, suspense building) but was the torture chamber like chop shop where the blender's motor was removed by a man just doing his job but was unknowingly murdering the blender in front of a horrified audience. My 6 year old self didn't quite know what to think as oil dripped like blood from the vice. But these parts *move* you and make you *think*. All in all this movie is also hilarious and fun, not to mention the main character is a toaster. I think you need to read that again for it to fully sink in. A. TOASTER. Which is awesome all by itself. The sequel 'The brave little toaster to the rescue' is much more tame and depthless and in my opinion boring and not worth seeing, Now the next one however, 'The brave little toaster goes to mars' is an tactless acid trip plane and simple. (but still somehow fun) There, thats all I have to say.

Very dark for a children's film. But this is probably what makes it so extraordinary.