The Borrowers
THE BORROWERSÂ (PG)
D:Â Peter Hewitt
Polygram/Working Title (Tim Bevan, Eric Fellner &
Rachel Talalay)
USA 🇬🇧 1997
83 mins
Fantasy/Comedy
W:Â Gavin Scott & John Camps [based on the books
by Mary Norton]
DP: John Fenner & Trevor Brooker
Ed: David Freeman
Mus:Â Harry Gregson-Williams
PD: Gemma Jackson
John Goodman (Ocious P. Potter), Jim Broadbent (Pod
Clock), Hugh Laurie (Officer Oliver Steady), Bradley Pierce (Pete Lender), Flora Newbigin (Arrietty Clock), Tom Felton (Peagreen Clock), Celia Imrie (Homily Clock)
Fun kids film about a family of tiny people who live under the
floorboards of a house and their mini-war with the unlikeable lawyer resident who's trying to exterminate them.
The children's books are adapted to the big screen quite well,
with some good visual effects to add to the adventure and comedy.
An entertaining family flick which will be particularly
enjoyed by the little ones.
6/10
