Tom and Huck (1995)
A mischievous young boy, Tom Sawyer, witnesses a murder by the deadly Injun Joe. Tom becomes friends with Huckleberry Finn, a boy with no future and no family. Tom has to choose between honoring a friendship or honoring an oath because the town alcoholic is accused of the murder. Tom and Huck go through several adventures trying to retrieve evidence.
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What a beautiful movie!
Blending excellent reporting and strong storytelling, this is a disturbing film truly stranger than fiction
Story: It's very simple but honestly that is fine.
Actress is magnificent and exudes a hypnotic screen presence in this affecting drama.
A mischievous young boy, Tom Sawyer (Jonathan Taylor Thomas),witnesses a murder by the deadly Injun Joe. Tom becomes friends with Huckleberry Finn (Brad Renfro), a boy with no future and no family.Going through the Top 250 lists from various years, somehow this ended up on the list for 1996. Of all the lists from 1996 through 2014, this first list is the most bizarre. Others have films that clearly do not belong, but none more than the 1996 list. And this is a prime example. How did a film that barely ranks above 5 out of 10 manage to be considered one of the best of all time? Not that this is a bad film. As far as kid stories go, it is alright, and not the worst introduction to the world of Mark Twain. But it is clearly not intended to be a masterpiece, but more like something one might see on the Hallmark channel. Just a showcase for the now-forgotten Jonathan Taylor Thomas.
Disney did good but still this version will never compare to the 1970's musical version. "Tom and Huck for a New Generation" is what this movie should have been called. The storyline stays true to the book but there is a modern day mid 90s feel about the relationship between Tom and Huck. Not unlike the old days when Tom and Huck in other filmed versions would simply drop what they were doing to go and play the ultimate prank on their unsuspecting prey.
Jonathan Taylor Thomas stars as Tom Sawyer, created by literary legend Mark Twain (a writing alias). Brad Renfro plays Huck Finn, the mischievious rebel who gets Tom in trouble.The story basically goes the same way as the book, and could have been worse. But is also could have been better. Much better.Decent acting, some boring throw-in scenes that have nothing to do with the story and/or plot, and more flaws such as the preceding.2.5/5 stars --John Ulmer
Rase your hand if you thought no one could get into more trouble then Tom Sawyer. Rase your hand if you thought on one could bet into more trouble then Huck Finn. Everyone who rased their hand is WRONG! They can get into more trouble together then any other boys in the world of fiction!Between running away, wittnessing a murder, and an adventure in a cave, Tom and Huck are trouble magnets! Of course, it's no wonder, what with Huck's forced wildness, and Tom's wild nature. The real wonder is that they manage to stay alive!I watched this movie for the first time today. It's the first time I've gotten emotionally involved in a Tom Sawyer movie. There are moments when the tention gets so thick you want to scream with fear. Other moments are so sad that you want to cry. And the ending will have you in stitches!This movie is great to watch when you have some time off. It's a great way to spend an hour or so in the afternoon. But if your sensitive, remember the tissues!