
A group of social misfits at a summer camp for boys run away to save penned-in buffaloes from a rifle club's slaughter.... (Full plot summary below)
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A group of social misfits at a summer camp for boys run away to save penned-in buffaloes from a rifle club's slaughter.
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| EmanuelLevy.ComEmanuel LevyStanley Kramer's children tale, which is earnest and obvious in its message, is now best known for its Oscar-nominated tune. |
| Cleveland PressTony MastroianniIt is flawed, contrived and heavy with symbolism. But its heart is in the right place. It says something, not only about killing dumb animals but about our sense of values. |
| Chicago Sun-TimesRoger EbertIs it in favor of buffalo? Against parents who cause their children to become neurotic? In favor of neurotic kids because they're more sensitive than well-adjusted kids? An argument for gun control? |
| User ReviewJohnny KObjectively, this isn't a very good film; The acting, barring Robins and Mumy is poor, the flashbacks are not used as effectively as in the book, and the book's ending has its impact washed away. However, the film's hamminess and strange endearing qualities, as well as the fact that I laughed at this harder and more frequently than I have in any other movie make this a must watch for people who read the book or want a movie to watch while intoxicated. Objective Verdict: C- Enjoyment Verdict: A+ |
| User ReviewPeggyQuestionable writing and editing, but I love it!! |
| User ReviewJordan DObjectively, this isn't a very good film; The acting, barring Robins and Mumy is poor, the flashbacks are not used as effectively as in the book, and the book's ending has its impact washed away. However, the film's hamminess and strange endearing qualities, as well as the fact that I laughed at this harder and more frequently than I have in any other movie make this a must watch for people who read the book or want a movie to watch while intoxicated. Objective Verdict: C- Enjoyment Verdict: A+ |
| User ReviewJames CGreat movie. This movie clearly suggests some of the reasons people do wreckless actions. Wreckless behavious is often the end-product of complex issues and past events. In this movie most people did not care for people who are "different". This drives the "different" ones into wrecklessness. Highly recommended. |
| User ReviewDiana WObscure Must See! Underdog Goonies Come Together Over Me! Ditto the book! |
| User ReviewAnthony VMisfits unite! A very touching film. Great adaptation of the book. |
| User ReviewJeri NTwisted film about what happens to misfit kids sent to camp. Another midnight flick that gave me bad dreams as a kid. |