Definitely a product of its time, this film obviously made for children's matinees may be tedious to some adults, and I did enjoy it more than the more well known 1939 film. My preference though goes to the 60's film with special effects by Ray Harryhausen starring Kerwin Matthews. But Richard Harris, singing again after a decade, is charming as Gulliver, and after a slow beginning, this film begins to take off.
Gulliver's nap is interrupted by the presence of the Liliputions who somehow manage to get enough twine and thread and logs to tie him up, and through the very funny voiceover of someone indicating exactly what they need, they're able to move him to the center of town so he can be presented safely to the emperor. The theories of engineering I guess don't matter on this island.
Originally a book that was considered children's literature for adults, the film doesn't really have that element although through the songs, certain political science theories are explored, and thanks to manipulation by supporting characters, he goes from friend to foe even though it's obvious that he's quite peaceful. This is fairly short and not at all tedious, but the songs are often cringe-worthy and certainly nothing to sing along with. Worth a one shot viewing, especially for students of animation.
Gulliver's nap is interrupted by the presence of the Liliputions who somehow manage to get enough twine and thread and logs to tie him up, and through the very funny voiceover of someone indicating exactly what they need, they're able to move him to the center of town so he can be presented safely to the emperor. The theories of engineering I guess don't matter on this island.
Originally a book that was considered children's literature for adults, the film doesn't really have that element although through the songs, certain political science theories are explored, and thanks to manipulation by supporting characters, he goes from friend to foe even though it's obvious that he's quite peaceful. This is fairly short and not at all tedious, but the songs are often cringe-worthy and certainly nothing to sing along with. Worth a one shot viewing, especially for students of animation.