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James & the Giant Peach

Paul Terry (Actor), Joanna Lumley (Actor), Henry Selick (Director) | Rated: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested) | Format: VHS Tape
3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (43 customer reviews)

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Roald Dahl's modern classic for children becomes a delightful combination of live action and stop-motion animation by the team that made The Nightmare Before Christmas: director Henry Selick and producers Tim Burton (Batman) and Denise Di Novi. The story concerns young James (played for real and through voice-overs by Paul Terry), who is orphaned and left in the charge of two cruel aunts (Miriam Margolyes, Joanna Lumley). Rescued by a mysterious fellow (Pete Postlethwaite), James ends up inside a giant peach, drifting over the Atlantic Ocean in the company of a gentleman grasshopper (voiced by Simon Callow), a fast-talking centipede (Richard Dreyfuss), an anxious earthworm (David Thewlis), a matronly ladybug (Jane Leeves), and a sexy spider (Susan Sarandon). The collection of actors and their creepy-crawly alter egos are a delight, especially when some of the song-and-dance numbers (tunes are written by Randy Newman) get everyone going. --Tom Keogh

Special Features

This Special Editon contains a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the film, theatrical trailers, and a music video of Randy Newman's "Good News." The film is presented in the widescreen format for the first time on VHS.
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2.0 out of 5 stars Perfect for Children; Fails to Entertain Adults July 4 2004
By "metalmcneil"
Format:DVD
All children should see this, better yet -read it. The book was actually read to my class by our fifth grade teacher and our imaginations really soared.

The movie is a let down from the world I imagined. Also, this movie is not suitable for adults. It hardly held my attention, the songs are weak, and there is very little (if any) embedded adult humor.

Adult Burton enthusiasts should avoid this movie.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Still an amazingly fun movie! April 24 2013
By Perpetual Pistachios
Format:DVD
Road Dahl's stories always make great movies and this one is no exception! This movie is alive with adventure and ambience. The animation is still visually delicious in it's own stylistic way. Definitely withstands the test of time! This movie is a timeless classic full of great characters. Highly recommended!

Some good quotes:

"I did live between two pages of The National Geographic. Very informative magazine, the National Geographic. Lots of nice pictures." - Centipede

"I can't remember what fun is for." - James

"What are they?" - James
"Crocodile tongues." - Old Man
"Tongues?" - James
"Long, slimy crocodile tongues boiled in the skull of a dead witch for 40 days and 40 nights. And, the gizard of a pig, the fingers of a young monkey, the beak of a parrot and three spoonfuls of sugar, and then, let the moon do the rest." - Old Man
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great movie Mar 12 2011
By Dianne
Format:DVD
Disney makes the best family movies. When our children were younger, we loved "James and the Giant Peach". When I found it on Amazon.ca I purchased it for my grandchildren. Now the next generation have loved it too!
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Most recent customer reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
My Order Came In Today And Before The Arrival Date. I'm Glad It Was 100% Sealed With Cover. Thank You
Published 16 months ago by Leo
4.0 out of 5 stars James ant the Giant Peach-Special Edition [Blu-ray]
This movie is from the creators of Tim Burton's "The Nightmare Before Christmas" and I can see the similarities between the two films. Read more
Published on Aug 6 2010 by Brucetifer
4.0 out of 5 stars a good book also
this is a very sorowful tale of horrible women who mistreat a small child called james.he finds some magic ..........mmmmmmmm............. Read more
Published on July 11 2004 by abe
5.0 out of 5 stars James and the Giant Peach great movied to view on dvd
james (paul terry) is a nice and quite moral little boy who has two loving parents. while near the beach, he and his mom get killed (although this is not shown since it's a pg... Read more
Published on April 6 2004 by CHRIS PACHECO DooyooCrownReviewer
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Movie
I am really shocked that anyone could find this film "horrific"! It is far from horrific. I think the aunts are the most entertaining part of the movie. Read more
Published on Mar 8 2004 by grumbling_goat
5.0 out of 5 stars JAES AND THE GIANT PEACH IS COOL
I STARTED TO WATCH "JAME AND THE GIANT PEACH" WHEN WE GOT IT. IN IT JAMES WHO LIVED A WONDERFUL LIFE WITH HIS PARENTS AND WAS GOING TO GO TO LIVE IN NEW YORK WITH HIS... Read more
Published on Dec 3 2003 by STEPHANIE JENNINGS
5.0 out of 5 stars Horrific? hardly...
just because something is animated doesn't necessarily mean that it's for children. it's rated PG for pete's sake! in my opinion, the positive aspects outway the negative. Read more
Published on Oct 26 2003
1.0 out of 5 stars HORRIFIC -- NOT for children!
To list this video in the Children's and Family sections of any store is a gross misjustice to us parents. Read more
Published on Sep 27 2003
4.0 out of 5 stars Interesting adaptation of book
As a young child I loved the Roald Dahl books, and James and the Giant Peach was no exception. I was interested in seeing the movie, so I got this movie. Read more
Published on July 20 2003
3.0 out of 5 stars This is not for young children
It is a charming movie, but I thought it was for kids and let my 5 year old watch it. Not a great idea. The movie begins with James living a wonderful life with terrific parents. Read more
Published on May 27 2003
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