Leonard Maltin's Classic Movie Guide gives it 3.5 stars out of four. 21st century youngsters will watch and enjoy such movies - I have observed it in groups - if only they are introduced to them.
I was nine years old when this movie came out. Our parish priest took a group of students to see the movie in Bryan, Texas, and I was totally mesmerized. I had already read the book, but the movie brought it to life. And then, years later, my husband and I took our children to Disney World where I could hardly wait to visit the Swiss Family Robinson treehouse. I felt like that nine year old girl again. Thank you for reviving a beautiful memory!
Cathy, ah for those days when children were taught to read classic books FOR children that were real literature and when movies for children were also fun for parents! Both the book and the movie were childhood favorites of mine, as well.
It was a great boy story, but I loved it, too! I took a look at the book last night for the first time in years and was immediately drawn into the story.. as of old!
Leonard Maltin's Classic Movie Guide gives it 3.5 stars out of four. 21st century youngsters will watch and enjoy such movies - I have observed it in groups - if only they are introduced to them.
One of my favorites, as a kid.
Mine, too, both book and movie!
I was nine years old when this movie came out. Our parish priest took a group of students to see the movie in Bryan, Texas, and I was totally mesmerized. I had already read the book, but the movie brought it to life. And then, years later, my husband and I took our children to Disney World where I could hardly wait to visit the Swiss Family Robinson treehouse. I felt like that nine year old girl again. Thank you for reviving a beautiful memory!
Cathy, ah for those days when children were taught to read classic books FOR children that were real literature and when movies for children were also fun for parents! Both the book and the movie were childhood favorites of mine, as well.
Wonderful movie! It sparked my sense of adventure in boyhood. We spent many happy hours stranded on our island in the back yards of the neighborhood.
It was a great boy story, but I loved it, too! I took a look at the book last night for the first time in years and was immediately drawn into the story.. as of old!