Climb aboard for the adventure of your life!

Starring: (the voice talents of) Paul Terry, Joanna Lumley, Pete Postlethwaite, Simon Callow, Richard Dreyfuss, Jane Leeves, Miriam Margolyes, Susan Sarandon, David Thewlis

DML Rating: ★★★★★★★☆☆☆ - good

"When I had a problem, my mom and dad would tell me to look at it another way." – James

Why watch this? Sometimes an abused child's only escape is their imagination.

Plot Summary: Based on Roald Dahl's classic children's novel, this film tells the story of a young orphan named James, who lives with his two cruel and abusive aunts. James dreams of escaping his unhappy life and finds a chance when he befriends a group of anthropomorphic insects inside a magical giant peach. Together, they embark on a fantastical journey to New York City, facing various adventures and challenges along the way.

Dad's Preview: This starts an adventure that will carry James to New York City, a place he wanted to visit with his parents. It becomes a story of the importance of friends and support. Its stunning animation style brings forward a wonderful fantasy story. And yes, it feels a lot like a Tim Burton movie. The delightful music was written by Randy Newman.  

Walt Disney Pictures; Allied Filmmakers, Skellington Productions;
Buena Vista Distributing