Once Upon a Forest (1993)
A young mouse, mole and hedgehog go on an adventure to find a cure for their poisoned badger friend in this '90s animated family flick.
A toxic spill from an encroaching construction site threatens the life of a badger (Elizabeth Moss, Us), so her three woodland pals head off on a treacherous journey to find a cure. But with the human threat looming, the animals find themselves in a race against time to get back and help their remaining family and friends.
- Director:
- Charles Grosvenor ('Babes in Toyland')
- Writer:
- Mark YoungKelly Ward
- Cast:
- Michael CrawfordBen VereenEllen BlainBenji GregoryPaige GosneyElisabeth MossPaul EidingJanet Waldo
Reviews & comments
Variety
pressWhile an agreeable enough effort in most respects, pic is a bit dark and sombre to be terrifically appealing to kids, and could have used bigger doses of humour and music.
The New York Times
pressIn this likable fable about growing up, learning teamwork and developing courage, three small creatures who dwell in Dapplewood, an idyllic forest, go on a far-flung quest for healing herbs to save the life of a dying friend.
Roger Ebert
pressOnce Upon a Forest has a good heart - I liked the way it treated its themes - but the movie is kind of dumb.
Empire Magazine
pressSounds good in practice but with a plot where very little happens and songs that really shouldn't have been included, sticking the kids in front of David Attenborough sounds much more appealing.
Variety
pressWhile an agreeable enough effort in most respects, pic is a bit dark and sombre to be terrifically appealing to kids, and could have used bigger doses of humour and music.
The New York Times
pressIn this likable fable about growing up, learning teamwork and developing courage, three small creatures who dwell in Dapplewood, an idyllic forest, go on a far-flung quest for healing herbs to save the life of a dying friend.
Roger Ebert
pressOnce Upon a Forest has a good heart - I liked the way it treated its themes - but the movie is kind of dumb.
Empire Magazine
pressSounds good in practice but with a plot where very little happens and songs that really shouldn't have been included, sticking the kids in front of David Attenborough sounds much more appealing.
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