Fantasy,Animation,Adventure,Family
United States of America
James and the Giant Peach is a 1996 stop-motion animated musical fantasy film directed by Henry Selick. The movie is based on Roald Dahl's book by the same name. The story revolves around James, who is played by Paul Terry, as a young orphan boy who is mistreated by his cruel aunts, Spiker and Sponge. James lives a miserable life until he stumbles upon a mysterious old man who gives him a bag of magical crocodile tongues.
One night, while James is sleeping, he accidentally spills the crocodile tongues on a barren peach tree outside of his home. The tree immediately produces a gigantic peach, which begins to grow and grow. James climbs inside the peach and soon discovers that it is magical, and can fly. Along with his newfound insect friends, James sets off on a wild adventure across the ocean to New York City.
Throughout the journey, James and his insect companions face a variety of obstacles and dangers, such as sea monsters and mechanical sharks. They also encounter several notable characters, including a friendly wizard and a group of cloud-men. In the end, James and his friends make it safely to New York City, where they are hailed as heroes.
The film received positive reviews upon its release, with critics praising its imaginative storyline and engaging characters. James and the Giant Peach was also recognized for its innovative use of stop-motion animation, which helped bring the magical story to life on the big screen.
