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      Runaway Ralph

      1988 List
      Reviews 48% Fewer than 50 Ratings Audience Score Read More Read Less

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      Audience Member Today's Viewing: "Runaway Ralph". Based On The Beverly Cleary's 1970 Sequel Novel Of The Same Name To Her 1965 Novel "The Mouse & The Motorcycle", This 2-Part ABC Kidtime Special Aired On October 29, 1988 On The ABC Weekend Special. For A Kids' Film, It's Alright. The Story Seems Harmless When We Venture Further, But The Film Itself Has 1 Flaw. The Story Seems Kinda Weird; The Script Fails To Explain Why The Characters Do What They Do: Like Why Does Ralph, A Mouse, Ride A Motorcyce? Where Did He Get It? Etc. Other Examples Could Be About His Connection With Garfield, Played By Fred Savage ("The Wonder Years" From 1988-1993) / "Little Monsters" In 1989); Ralph Could Just Stay With Garfield Instead Of Returning Back To His Siblings & Uncle Lester, Garfield Would Give Ralph Everything A Mouse Could Want. But With Lack Of Explanations Aside, The Story Is Weird But Harmless, It Doesn't Get Away With Bad Messages, & The Stop-Motion Animation On The Animal Characters Are Nice; The Mice Look Natural, & Castro The Cat Can Be A Little Scary For Kids. So Yeah, ABC Kidtime's Spin On Beverly Cleary's 1970 Novel Is Another Example Of What It Appears To Be: An Average Kids' Film. Nothing Special. There's Not Much To Offer In Explaining Things, But It's Alright. Maybe Give It At Least A Viewing, & You Be The Judge. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 02/17/23 Full Review Audience Member The whole thing was a little odd. It was fun seeing Fred Savage and Sara Gilbert when they were so young, but the story itself was weird - I wouldn't watch it again. Rated 1 out of 5 stars 01/12/23 Full Review Audience Member A classic kid's special on a well-known story. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/27/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Grace Montgomery Common Sense Media Sweet, squeaky-clean mouse tale based on children's book. Rated: 3/5 Oct 28, 2014 Full Review Read all reviews

      Movie Info

      Director
      Ron Underwood
      Release Date (Streaming)
      Feb 2, 2021