Thumbelina: A Magical Story (Astro Boy's Critic)

Astro Boy: Hello, I'm Astro Boy. I remember it so you have to. And welcome to the Timeless Classic Month.

(For the intro, a chorus is heard singing the logo theme "In Dreams" (from 'The Lord of the Rings'). The logo "Timeless Classic Month" is shown with a half-and-half picture of Astro Boy's head)

Astro Boy: It looks likes profitable head, doesn't it?

(Two images of Richard Outten's movies such as 'Little Nemo' and 'Lionheart' are shown, followed by images of various movies/TV shows, the Andrew Auld-esque major logos, a poster for Spirited Away, and Lionsgate logo)

Astro Boy (vo): Don't get me wrong. Some of the most timeless characters have made money for years, but they also like to focus on what's popular for the moment.

Astro Boy: Hey, they had to continue those timeless stories that already made it; what if they just told them again?

(A shot of an event announcing several timeless classics are shown with a "Ding!" sound, before showing several posters of those movies)

Astro Boy (vo): Now we're cookin'! The timeless classics, for the most part, have turned in a huge profit, so much so that at the time this video's released, at least twelve other stories are in the process of being made. It's like Spirited Away, except instead of you becoming a better person, the world is becoming continually worse.

Astro Boy: It may surprise some of you that I'm actually a huge fan of Thumbelina's. (The DVD cover of the original timeless classic, Thumbelina: A Magical Story is shown) No, no, not that one. (The DVD cover of the Don Bluth animated version is shown)

(The film's title is shown, before showing various clips)

Astro Boy (vo): So, while most of these half-true stories are big hits, there's usually a fair amount of people who find they can't get into what the movie is doing. Thumbelina is one of the few exceptions and getting a reputation as the "grown-up" version compared to the other ones.

(A caption "Will you be that warmhearted for?" appears, causing Astro Boy to be delighted)

Astro Boy: Oh! Kiki thought this day would never come!

Astro Boy (vo): Yeah, I'm that lovely who not only didn't like a true story, but...really like it. Surprisingly, it's not because it wasn't enough like the book. The original film did that, and it was fine. It's that it tries to mix the book and the movie by focusing on their least effective elements while leaving out what made the other versions so memorable. What are these elements? Well, as your great designated, I'm excited to expand on this different point of view among a sea of disapproving comments.

(A comment by "Thumbelinaforever" appears next to Astro Boy, saying "YOU'RE A NEW KID!")

Astro Boy: That's a good start. Wait a minute. That's Mia! She's not scary! She just friendly! Come on! Let's see some really cutest cartoon characters.

(Mia who is wearing a deep frown emerges out of the wall)

Mia: Hello!

Astro Boy: Oh, hey! It's Mia! Hey, Mia. How're you doing...?

(Mia hugs Astro Boy in the robotic bony as she runs)

Mia: I'm friendly all the time, kid! I figured the only way to truly people is to force them to watch my only release, Thumbelina: A Magical Story!

(Footage of Thumbelina: A Magical Story is shown)

Mia (voiceover): Yeah. But to be good, the only reason that his movie is timeless is because it's so good. It has dozen pointless designs and dozen pointless plot lines!

Mia: Hey, you want a timeless movie this Easter? This is what you get!

Astro Boy: Alright. Well, let's take a look at Thumbelina: A Magical Story.

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Mia: (various scenes) Please! Mama! Please, wake up! / Please, wake up! / Mama! / Help me, please! / Mama! / Oh, please! (Starting from this moment, the intense music starts playing and the shots are zooming closer and closer) / Mama! / Wake up! / Mama! / Help me, please! / Mama! / Oh, mama, help me! Please! / Oh, please! / Oh, mama, please! / Mama! / Wake up! / Mama! / Help me, please!

(Astro Boy isn't amused. The image of Kiki from Kiki's Delivery Service slides from the right)

Kiki: She doesn't wake him up.

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Astro Boy: Whoa, Mia. You movie really has a fairly mild.

Mia: Of course! We're playing for the audiences for all ages!

Astro Boy: Yeah. But just saying if anything, it makes it more childish!

Mia: So, how about Stephanie Anne Birkitt, huh?

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(Mia looks confused while Astro Boy talks)

Astro Boy: It's kind of like a licensed by Digiview. It's not really bad but could have been worse. Especially considering the subject matter. So, I have to give them credit for at least trying.

Mia: That's it! I'm tired of leaving no lasting impact on the creative media.

(Mia's mother returns to the room)

Mia's mother: Ohh, I deserve better than this! Someone take me away from this place!

(Mia's mother and Mia exchange glances as orchestral music begins playing)

Mia: ...Mama?

(Mia's mother grips Mia)

Mia's mother: Do you constantly tell people about how awesome you are without ever actually doing anything?

Mia: Yes, I do! Do you blame everyone else for your problems and expect to be liked?

Mia's mother: Yes, you do! Come here! (she drags Mia)

Mia: Tell Kiki I liked him!

Astro Boy: (shrugs) And you know what? I want it to do an authentic version of this book. I want it so authentic that the author's name is above the title.

(Be careful what you ask for; we are shown the title of Toei's 1978 version of Thumbelina in Japan)

Astro Boy: (narmful and annoyed) Not joined by the idiot who distributed The Wild Swans movies!

(We are shown a scene of the 1994 film, Thumbelina [voiced by Corinne Orr])

Thumbelina (in Toei's 1978 version, singing): It's so evening to love, someone who is sitting near.

(Astro Boy is beyond stunned and shocked at what he saw, slowly coming to a realization)

Astro Boy: Okay. Maybe this version's (anime 1992) not as bad as I thought. I'm Astro Boy, and I guess there's always an obnoxious tool for another obnoxious tool.

Noble: (offscreen) Even Noble?

Astro Boy: (not looking away) Except Noble.

Noble: (offscreen) Aww.

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(the credits roll)

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