The Three Lives of Thomasina (1963)

It is a performances centric movie

A bit overrated, but still an amazing film

It is not only a funny movie, but it allows a great amount of joy for anyone who watches it.

I have absolutely never seen anything like this movie before. You have to see this movie.

'The Three Lives of Thomasina' is one of the best live-action Disney works and an excellent drama. In the category of animal movies, it also belongs to the greatest's list. But while the majority of animal movies are mostly about dogs, this one is dedicated mostly to a cat, Thomasina. It has other animals, but the cat is the priority. This classic lacks more fame and popularity. It deserves more.The story is set in Scotland. The settings are gorgeous, which accents the appeal. Also, the lovely sounds of the bagpipes are there to remind us the Scottish environment. Even the soundtrack is enchanting.The story is solid and interesting. Some scenes are harsh and devastating, nevertheless the movie is charming. There is a lot to like. To cool down the tense atmosphere of such a depressing story, there are a few characters who are a comic relief: Mary's friends Geordie, Jamie and Hughie.The actors are great and even their Scottish accent is very believable, including those who aren't or weren't Scottish. The two charming "Mary Poppins's kids" are here. Matthew Garber's role is something like a slightly wilder, more carefree and more comical version of "his own" Michael Banks.Lori is a good and beautiful witch. Now where did I hear that only bad witches are ugly? Ah yes, it was in 'The Wizard of Oz'. I knew it! Indeed, Lori is a witch, but a good one. And beautiful too! I hardly even think of her as a witch, but as someone kind-hearted with some respectable powers used for goodness.I don't know the title of this in Portugal.

A Scottish tale by Paul Gallico features an orange tabby who is the beloved cat of a little girl (KAREN DOTRICE from "Mary Poppins"). The feline is mistakenly believed by the girl and her friends (including MATTHEW GARBER, who played her brother in the "Poppins" film), to be dead. When a nearby "witch" recovers the cat (who has been given a funeral by the children), she discovers that it still has a pulse and gives it shelter.So begins the tale, which eventually reunites the "witch," the children, and the young village doctor (PATRICK McGOOHAN) who has been unjustly accused by his little daughter to have caused the cat's death. Through love and forgiveness, all ends on a happy note.It's all done in taste and style, photographed in rustic settings with superior art direction, costuming and settings. SUSAN HAMPSHIRE is lovely and appealing as the good "witch" who has a way with animals. The title cat is played by several felines, as often happens when the director needs a cat who fits several script requirements beyond the range of a single tabby.Recommended for young and old, a delight from start to finish.

I am a holistic veterinarian and for years I have been trying to figure out where I got my inspiration for my work. A few days ago I remembered this Disney film and the "witch". My love of animals and the love that can heal is all contained in this movie. It was such a joy to watch it again and see my inspiration come to life.I am also a singer and love to sing Celtic folksongs. I live in the country and am surrounded by animals though no wild ones necessarily. I did rescue a baby rabbit with a broken leg a few years ago. I made a splint out of a paper clip and kept him until the leg healed. Then my daughter and I turned him loose in a local park. I think Lorie was my role model in all that I have done with animals since I saw this movie when I was a young child.

A movie with everything from first class acting to a storyline where fantasy meets reality.In this case the Cat...who is also a voiceover...is really the central part of the story. Patrick McGoohan plays the vet,whose daughter Mary (played by Karen Dotrice)is owned by the Cat. Its definitely a weepie but everyone lives happily ever after as Thomasina returns from an unusual resurrection performed by Susan Hampshire...supposedly a witch!!!