The Borrowers | 
| Director: Peter Hewitt
Actors: John Goodman, Jim Broadbent, Mark Williams, Celia Imrie, Flora Newbigin
Studio: Universal Studios
Category: DVD
List Price: $14.98
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Rating:  35 reviews
Sales Rank: 3243
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, Dvd, Widescreen, Ntsc
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Region: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Number Of Discs: 1
Running Time: 89 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6
MPN: MCAD22667D
UPC: 025192266720
EAN: 0025192266720
ASIN: B00007ELEM
Theatrical Release Date: February 13, 1998
Release Date: November 5, 2002
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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Product Description
ONE YOUNG BOY, PETE MAKE FRIENDS WITH AN ENTIRE FAMILY OF BORROWERS LIVING IN HIS HOUSE. THEIR FRIENDSHIP, NOT TO MENTION THE BORROWERS EXISTENCE, IS SOON THREATENED WHEN THE WICKED BANKER OCIOUS P.POTTER ILLEGALLY EVICTS PETE'S FAMILY AND PLANS TO DEMOLISH THEIR HOME.
Amazon.com
The popular children's books by Mary Norton have been filmed before, but never with as much imagination and ingenuity as you'll find on display in this delightful fantasy film released to critical praise in 1998. The "Borrowers" of the title are a family of tiny people who live in the walls and under the floorboards in the homes of "normal-sized" humans; they earn their by "borrowing" the household items (string, food crumbs, buttons, etc.) needed to furnish their tiny hiding places and provide their meals. The little Clock family lives happily undisturbed in the home of an aged aunt, but when the aunt dies and her will is stolen by an unscrupulous lawyer (John Goodman), the Clocks face eviction and the frightening hazards of the outside world. Under the ingenious direction of Peter Hewitt, this simple, straightforward movie mixes comedy, adventure, and suspense with some of the cleverest special effects you've ever seen, taking full advantage of effects technologies to immerse you in the world of the tiny people. A climactic chase scene in a milk-bottling plant is a visual tour de force, and the movie's smart and dazzling enough to entertain parents and children alike. After its modest success in theaters, The Borrowers stands a good chance of becoming a home-video favorite. --Jeff Shannon
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 quick and great quality June 22, 2009
N. Crisolo
The shipping was very fast and the quality of the movie was great. I would buy from here again.
Credible FX, Nice Movie May 20, 2009
Craig Connell (Lockport, NY USA)
When this first came out, a decade ago, I thought it was the best job I had seen of making people look miniature. This showed how far technology had come in films and now, of course, we see a lot more amazing special effects.
It was fun to view how these "borrowers" move about, using ordinary household items to propel themselves around a normal-sized house. It's all pretty ingenious.
John Goodman plays a cartoon-like role, a role that is generally funny to watch. The cast has a mixture of American and English actors, with a setting of 1940s Britain. I first saw this on VHS and then later on DVD, which was improvement not only video-wise, but audio, too, as it somehow went from mono to surround sound.
This might be considered a kids movie but a lot of the humor is more adult-oriented.
Awesome Movie for Children March 30, 2009
Sumpin
This is such a wonderful movie for children. Our Grandchildren just love it! They watch it over and over!
Captivating November 27, 2008
Evy (Las Vegas NV)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I'm always looking for good movies for my grandchildren to watch. I had never heard of this movie before but the review sounded good. When I informed my grandchildren (ages 6 and 9) I had some new movies, they asked to see them. I gave them a choice of three movies and when they spotted The Borrowers, they excitedly snatched it from my hand. It is a very good family movie.
 Too scary for childen! May 27, 2008
Sarah Review (Hawaii)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I read the book "The Borrowers" as a young girl and was delighted to find this movie. But this movie scared me big time, it freeked me out even more than the Harry Potter movies! it was scarier and creapier.It is not a bit like the wonderful book by Mary Norton,(with the exeption of the title and the Borrower's names)and was also a BIG disapintment. The charitors are lame, and so is the storyline. The book was funny and great, and even appriate for 2 year olds, But this movie is nothing but SAD,SCARY, AND DISAPINTING, not appopiate for children.
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