Movie Description After James's parents are killed by a rogue rhinoceros, he is forced to live with his nasty aunts far from any kind of fun. But when a gigantic peach begins growing in the yard and James befriends the large insects who live inside, he sees a way to escape from his wicked aunts to New York City. JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH is a magical musical adventure based on the classic children's book by Roald Dahl, featuring an all-star cast as the voices of the assorted insects.
| Credits | | Producer: | Denise Di Novi | | Cast: | Pete Postlethwaite |
| Details | | Edition: | Special Edition | | Sound: | HiFi Sound, Stereo Sound |
Notes Released theatrically in the USA April 12, 1996.
Color by Monaco Film Labs; prints by Technicolor.
Additional credits: Lane Smith (conceptual designer), Paul Berry (animation supervisor), Kelly Asbury, Joe Ranft (storyboard supervisors), Dean L. Jones (assistant director)
Rated BBFC U by the British Board of Film Classification., Special Features:
Letterboxed Behind-the-Scenes look at Making of Film Music Video - Randy Newman - "Good News" Still Frame Gallery - Concept Art and Puppet Designs Original Theatrical Trailer
Editorial Reviews "...Finally a fun-house whirl that's not just for the kids....It's bliss..." Rolling Stone - p.72 - Peter Travers (05/16/1996)
"...One of the most striking works of animation of the last ten years..." Sight and Sound - p.54-5 - Leslie Felperin (08/01/1996)
"...JAMES is a stunner with a breathtaking array of eye-teasers..." -- 3 out of 4 stars USA Today - p.1D - Susan Wloszczyna
"...Enchanting....A bona fide classic." -- Rating: A Entertainment Weekly - p.92 - Michael Sauter (10/18/1996)
"...Some startling beauty..." - Recommended Premiere - p.116 - Josh Rottenberg (12/01/1996)
"...A delightfully demented creation that's every bit as surreal and scary as it is touching....An extraordinary achievement..." Variety - Jeremy Gerard (04/08/1996)
"...[The film] brings stop-motion to a new plateau....All of the creatures, especially the colorful insects that share James' journey, are brought to vivid life..." Chicago Sun-Times - Roger Ebert (04/12/1996)
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