Pinocchio
1940
The Phantom Tollbooth, based upon the children's adventure novel by Norton Juster, tells the story of a bored young boy named Milo. Unexpectedly receiving a magic tollbooth and, having nothing better to do, Milo drives through it and enters a kingdom in turmoil following the loss of its princesses, Rhyme and Reason.
Abe Levitow
Officer Short Shrift / Dodecahedron / Demon of Insincerity (voice)
Milo
Ralph / Faintly Macabre / Princess of Pure Reason (voice)
King Azaz / The MathemaGician (voice)
Awful DYNN (voice)
Whether Man / Senses Taker / Terrible Trivium / Gelatinous Giant (voice)
9/17/2023
7/10
"The Phantom Tollbooth" is a genuine throwback, stirring up childhood whimsy and chills. Back in the day, catching it on Cartoon Network was a rollercoaster of fascination and spine-tingles. Now, years later, I dove back into its trippy world and found its unique charm intact. This enigmatic story about a kid's wild journey through a strange land remains as mind-bending as ever. The dreamy landscapes, quirky characters, and the somewhat puzzling plotline keep you guessing. It's a trip steeped in nostalgia, easily deserving a 7/10 rating, primarily for the powerful waves of emotion it effortlessly evokes
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