The Phantom Tollbooth (1970)
1h 30m | PG-13
The Phantom Tollbooth, based upon the children's adventure novel by Norton Juster, tells the story of a bored young boy named Milo. Unexpectedly receiving a magic tollbooth and, having nothing better to do, Milo drives through it and enters a kingdom in turmoil following the loss of its princesses, Rhyme and Reason.
Director: Dave Monahan
Studio: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Genre: Fantasy, Animation, Adventure
Video: 720p
Cast
Butch Patrick
as Milo
Mel Blanc
as Officer Short Shrift / Dodecahedron / Demon of Insincerity (voice)
Daws Butler
as Whether Man / Senses Taker / Terrible Trivium / Gelatinous Giant (voice)
Candy Candido
as Awful DYNN (voice)
Hans Conried
as King Azaz / The MathemaGician (voice)
June Foray
as Ralph / Faintly Macabre / Princess of Pure Reason (voice)
Reviews
"The Phantom Tollbooth" is a genuine throwback, stirring up childhood whimsy and chills. Back in the day, catching it on Cartoon Network was a rollercoaster of fascination and spine-tingles. Now, years later, I dove back into its trippy world and found its unique charm intact. This enigmatic story about a kid's wild journey through a strange land remains as mind-bending as ever. The dreamy landscapes, quirky characters, and the somewhat puzzling plotline keep you guessing. It's a trip steeped in nostalgia, easily deserving a 7/10 rating, primarily for the powerful waves of emotion it effortlessly evokes