Rat, Mole and Badger try to curb Mr. Toad's wild ways before he ruins himself and the other animals of the forest.Rat, Mole and Badger try to curb Mr. Toad's wild ways before he ruins himself and the other animals of the forest.Rat, Mole and Badger try to curb Mr. Toad's wild ways before he ruins himself and the other animals of the forest.
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- TriviaIn the original novel, the jailer's daughter brings Mr. Toad toast and tea while listening to his stories about Toad Hall. In this adaption, she brings him bubble and squeak, a classic British dish consisting of leftover cabbage and potatoes fried together in beef tallow. She had offered him the latter in original novel, but took it back because he was having a tantrum.
- GoofsWhen Toad steals the horse from the Barge woman, the horse has no saddle. When Toad is thrown from the horse moments later, the horse has a saddle.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Masterpiece: The Wind in the Willows (2007)
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A highly enjoyable made-for-TV version.
A highly enjoyable made-for-TV version of the story. The subtle costumes and understated acting are perfectly suited to the subject. Toad's frivolous and irresponsible behavior are well-captured, though I found him more childish than anything else.
There are undertones of class separation and hints of the poverty of some of the characters that I found touching, and will go over the heads of many children, which to me is a plus.
Bob Hoskins' Badger is a delight, and I have a soft spot for Mary Walsh, no matter how large or small the part she's in. The British and Canadian actors all bring their considerable talent to the table, despite the fact that most of them are relatively unknown (at least to the best of my knowledge).
All-in-all, well worth renting or downloading, if you want a simple family movie for the holidays, or just a family movie night.
There are undertones of class separation and hints of the poverty of some of the characters that I found touching, and will go over the heads of many children, which to me is a plus.
Bob Hoskins' Badger is a delight, and I have a soft spot for Mary Walsh, no matter how large or small the part she's in. The British and Canadian actors all bring their considerable talent to the table, despite the fact that most of them are relatively unknown (at least to the best of my knowledge).
All-in-all, well worth renting or downloading, if you want a simple family movie for the holidays, or just a family movie night.
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- Dec 18, 2006
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