The film is closed captioned EXCEPT for the songs. Overall, a wonderful adventure film with only two problems. It turns out to be a magical one.infested with nice hugs who accompany James across the ocean to New York City!! Along the way, there are a lot of songs and brushes with death.or near-death! So is it any good? Well, the stop-motion animation is gorgeous and it's not surprising since it was directed by Henry Selick, the guy responsible for "THe Nightmare Before Christmas" was well as the wonderful films from Laika Studios (such as "Coraline" and "The Box Trolls"). Then, out of the blue, you're told that he's now an orphan as a giant sky rhino ate them!! And, as a result, he goes to live with two aunts who make Harry Potter's family, the Dursleys, look like candidates for sainthood! There is an escape from this hellish existence when a giant (and I am talking BIG) peach grows on the aunts' property. The introduction is very sweet and shows James with his loving parents. The story is a combination of live action and stop-motion, done, according to IMDB to cut costs as stop-motion is quite expensive. Why? Because the film is pure nightmare fuel, thanks to a script by the master of childhood trauma, Roald Dahl! And, if you aren't sure, see the film yourself first and then judge whether or not it's appropriate for your kids. However, I strongly recommend you think twice about letting younger kids watch it.or, perhaps you should watch it with them. "James and the Giant Peach" is a neat film.one I enjoyed watching. Reviewed by MartinHafer 8 / 10 More psychological trauma from Roald Dahl!
Other than that, it is a delightful film, with an 8/10. I did find Randy Newman's songs forgettable, and they occasionally mar the film's pacing, and Paul Terry's singing voice just was a bit weak. I do however have two complaints of the film. There is also a terrific voice cast, including Simon Callow, Richard Dreyfuss, Susan Sarandon and David Thewlis who breathe fresh air into the screenplay, but it is certainly Miriam Margoyles and Joanna Lumley as the ghastly aunts who steal the show. The performances are exceptional, Paul Terry is very appealing as James and Pete Postelthwaite delights as the mysterious man, who is responsible for changing James's life forever. The script is very clever and funny, especially with Centipede, who has some truly hilarious lines.
The look of the film is splendid, with bright colours in most scenes and some very memorable scenes such as the killer sharks, and the peach was stupendous.
True, it isn't as good as the book, which is a childhood favourite of mine, but it is still a delightful and charming film. Reviewed by TheLittleSongbird 8 / 10 A delightful adaptation of the book by Roald Dahl!
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