The Point (1971)
Years ago, there was a place called The Land of Point, because everything in The Land of Point had one: the barns, the houses, the cars, everything, even the people. Everyone in The Land of Point had a point at the top of its head. Everyone, that is, except Oblio, who was born round-headed. Since he had no point, Oblio, along with his trusty dog, Arrow, was banished to the Pointless Forest. Join them to see what wonders await these two intrepid travelers as they make their way on their amazing, song-filled journey of discovery!
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This is one of the few movies I've ever seen where the whole audience broke into spontaneous, loud applause a third of the way in.
The story, direction, characters, and writing/dialogue is akin to taking a tranquilizer shot to the neck, but everything else was so well done.
This is definitely a must see. I first saw it in the early 70s and loved it. Years later, when my kids were 4, 5 and 6 while at a video store I rented it for them. It brought great such joy to all of us - I wound up buying the video. When my son got his first dog, he named him "Arrow,". This movie has a wonderful message, and great songs. Now that it's on DVD, I will definitely buy it for my grandsons!!!!
First of all I must say this is probably one of my favorite animated films of all time, the music is off of one of my favorite albums of all time, and the animation is very unique and of it's time. That out of the way one of the most annoying complaints I here about this movie is that the message of racial tolerance is way to ham-fisted. Well yes, it is ham-fisted, yet it was a broadcast "cartoon" and that message is one of the bigger messages in it, so it could be more easily understood by the masses. However the message I dig most about the picture is that every thing has a point or a purpose. (except for the pointed man who said, "a point in every direction is the same as no point at all" and the fact that he was of no real help and he didn't really do anything for the plot) Anyway enough rambling, If you like good music, beautifully animated films, or just something to show the kids that has an easy to understand wholesome message watch this film, you'll be thankful you did.
Absolutely wonderful animated film. Great to watch with kids from 4 to 104. The version with Ringo Starr as the narrator has recently been re-released. I personally prefer the versions narrated by Dustin Hoffman and Alan Thicke but Ringo is fine, as well. Great birthday or holiday gift for a child from 4-12. It can be watched over and over. I first saw it at age 17 and used it as the starting "point" for a high school retreat. I started watching it with my children when they were toddlers, and I am seeing it again with with my youngest who is now 15 and seeing it for his 3-4th time. He asked to watch it with his younger cousin who had not seen it yet. A gem.
What a spectacular movie! I was lucky enough to have seen it when it first aired on TV... and looked for years to find it.The whole POINT to the movie is not only a great one, but adding the music of Harry Nilsson, makes this a great flick for anyone It features the songs "Me and My Arrow," "Think About Your Troubles", and "lifeline." It's a great one for grownups and kids. My kids grew up on it and "The Yellow Submarine" I'd also throw in the animated movie "The Iron Giant" in this genre.Great tunes, great story , and great moral.. what more could you want? make a point of seeing "The Point."