The Phantom Tollbooth

The Phantom Tollbooth(1970)

G
11/07/1970 (US)Fantasy, Animation, Adventure1h 30m
6.8

"It's an Alphabeautiful Mathemagical New Musical Movie!"

Overview

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.

Dave Monahan

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Abe Levitow

Director

Chuck Jones

Screenplay

Sam Rosen

Screenplay

Chuck Jones

Director

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A review by Prodank
7.0

Written on September 17, 2023

"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