Edited =(

I loved this film as a child, treasuring the "taped from the TV" version well into my twenties. When I finally purchased the video, I was disappointed to realize that the VHS is edited, eliminating some transitional dialogue and two songs ("jail break" and the one where Jack and Mary are singing in jail). It is still a charming story that will be passed along for generations to come, but I will be sure to hold on to the "tv version" that has every aspect of the film. It would be terrific if ORION released a DVD version of this film with all of the uncut scenes in it!

6th Grade Holiday Treat

I saw this The day of when we got out for Christmas break. I loved it.They edited the song about the breakout,on ABC Family .when I see Lisa,The Toymaker and Georgie Pogie tied to those chairs,I have an urge to change into a superheroine with my partner in crimefighting,3 sidekicks and 2 assistants and saying"Heel,Heel" to those things. snap our fingers and viola,they are free.I would love to have the DVD.

Babes in Toyland Ate My Soul

Assuming this craptacular film didn't eat my soul, I would gladly sell it to whatever evil deity could make me forget the twelve hours (running time will vary in direct correlation with your I.Q.) I wasted watching this nonsensical romp through my worst nightmare.

First off, let me dispel the rumor that this is a "children's film" so being an adult I shouldn't like it. Even children will balk the first time they see Toyland and all of the mystical creatures that are comprised of discarded amusement park costumes. The most naïve babe (pardon the pun) will groan at the forced delivery of Richard Mulligan (he delivers five minutes of exposition to the floor), the drunken slurred delivery of Drew Barrymore (listen every time she tries to pronounce anything with an S), the mindless delivery of Keanu Reeves (yes, this makes his work in Point Break seem Oscar worthy) and the nonsensical delivery of Pat (Mr. Myogi) Morita.

The songs are insipid (O-E-I-O, spells Ohio???) from the homage to Cincinnati to the...sorry, I drove a butter knife into my ear drum after that song.

The direction is nonexistent (the foil breaks into a cookie factory and ends up stealing cakes????).

I firmly believe this movie is responsible for the death of Richard Mulligan. This film should be indicted, not brought home for the Holidays...unless you hate your children.

Spend your money on the Burl Ives claymation specials from the 60's. Even those of you with a nostalgic remembrance of this film (like my wife) will up and leave the room, saddened by the fact that this was considered entertainment in 1986.