Swiss Family Robinson

  • Adventure
  • Family
12/21/1960
126
G

THE ADVENTURE OF ADVENTURES!

After being shipwrecked, the Robinson family is marooned on an island inhabited only by an impressive array of wildlife. In true pioneer spirit, they quickly make themselves at home but soon face a danger even greater than nature: dastardly pirates.

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Revenue:
$40,356,000
Budget:
$5,000,000

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  • r96sk

    A lesser sense of danger and a more family friendly vibe, but that doesn't hinder 1960's 'Swiss Family Robinson' as it manages to surpass the original film adaptation of Johann David Wyss' novel.

    That's mainly thanks to the conclusion, a thing that I criticised the earlier film for. Here, the character motivations are much more consistent and the ending is no longer nonsensical. The finale also has a very watchable event occur, which helps too.

    I thoroughly enjoy the cast here. John Mills is as good as William (aka Father) as Thomas Mitchell is, though Dorothy McGuire fronts a much improved Elizabeth (aka Mother) who is more developed; still not perfect, but certainly better.

    Elsewhere, you have three of the Disney resident youngst...

    June 27, 2020

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