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The Point (DVD, 2003)
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Singer/songwriter Harry Nilsson wrote and produced this touching animated tale in 1971, and contributed some classic songs for the soundtrack. The soft Liverpudlian lilt of ex...Read more
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Very special film! Ringo starr, Harry Nilsson, amazing
A film I watched as a young child on VCR, which seems is fast becoming vintage
classic 70s, highly colorful animated film, with great soundtrack, all by Harry Nilsson, an...Read more
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Timeless and charming
This delightful animated movie is still as delightful today as it was when it was created. The lessons contained, about everyone having a point, are no less meaningful in tod...Read more

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Singer/songwriter Harry Nilsson wrote and produced this touching animated tale in 1971, and contributed some classic songs for the soundtrack. The soft Liverpudlian lilt of ex-Beatle Ringo Starr narrates the tale, telling the story of Oblio: A sad outcast from the village of "Point." largely eschewed by the local villagers due to his round head. The adventures of Oblio and his trusty sidekick dog Arrow subsequently take shape in the "Pointless Forest," a wonderland filled with colorful characters and some enchanting secrets.

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  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Rating: Not Rated
  • Film Country: USA
  • UPC: 880147751795

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Genre:Childrens
Format:DVD
Region:Region [unknown]

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Director:Fred Wolf
eBay Product ID: EPID3430740
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"THE POINT is a prime example of mass-culture outreach by a countercultural artist."
Entertainment Weekly - Ken Tucker (04/02/2004)

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Very special film! Ringo starr, Harry Nilsson, amazing

Created: 20/01/09
A film I watched as a young child on VCR, which seems is fast becoming vintage
classic 70s, highly colorful animated film, with great soundtrack, all by Harry Nilsson, and narrated by Ringo Starr
It's great to have it on DVD, region 0 as well, so I can play it anywhere
highly recommended, mind bending amination.

I love it
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Timeless and charming

Created: 10/03/10
This delightful animated movie is still as delightful today as it was when it was created. The lessons contained, about everyone having a point, are no less meaningful in today's world. Songs by Harry Nilsson have lost nothing over time, and we sing along with the characters as we watch again and again. It's appropriate for little children as well as senior citizens, so don't miss this wonderful movie!
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The Point

Created: 04/04/08
I love it because it brings back a lot of memories of my childhood. It's an odd little show, and probably the only people that saw for the first time on T.V., and that would remember it, are between the ages of 38&48. And the morals of the story are still the same. I wish I could find a copy of the original version with Dustin Hoffman, who was the narrator. When it was released a few years ago, it has Ringo Starr is the narrator, who was a close friend or Harry NILSSON, whose idea this was and sang all of the songs. It's a wonderful show, and I would recommend it to everyone. My kids are 11&16 and they liked it.
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Get "the point"

Created: 11/09/07
The point is a musical animation feature that originated from the album of the same title created in 1971.
It was one of my first record purchases back in my high school days. I loved it because it was not only musical genius, in my opinion; it had a message of tolerance and diversity.
Harry Nilsson was under rated as a musician most likely because he never performed a concert in which he was paid for, a fact he was very proud of. He had a three octave voice and a very clever wit that came through in his songs.
I purchased the movie and album on e-bay to pass the musical experience off to my children because the great songs and the message it drives home. After all everybody and everything has a point even if it isn’t apparent at first.
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"The Point"

Created: 07/01/10
I love everything about it. The Music by Harry Nilsson the narration by
Sir Ringo Starr and the animation is great! The story line will always be worthy to watch from now to the end of time probably. It is a classic to all have viewed it is timeless. Thats the Point! Is is POINTLESS?
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The Point (DVD, 2003)
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