Doomtomylo a film so unique, intoxicating and bizarre that it not only demands another viewing, but is also forgivable as a satirical comedy where the jokes eventually take the back seat.

Plustown A lot of perfectly good film show their cards early, establish a unique premise and let the audience explore a topic at a leisurely pace, without much in terms of surprise. this film is not one of those films.

Frances Chung Through painfully honest and emotional moments, the movie becomes irresistibly relatable

Kayden This is a dark and sometimes deeply uncomfortable drama

mark.waltz Fantastic has several different definitions. This isn't the fantastic of an excellent job, or fantastik as a ads cleanser. Nor is this "The Fantastiks" of a musical that refuses to close for more than a few years at a time. Another definition of fantastic is strangely absurd, of which this is.Two rather strange cookies of a juvenile age decide to take an adventure to New York City where they camp out in the Metropolitan museum of art, sleeping on ancient beds and trying to solve the mystery of a new piece of art whom one of the adolescents believes to have been carved by Michelangelo. A mysterious recluse is their key to finding out the truth, which leads me to just one question, "Why?"This was a popular children's story written with the obvious intention of getting them interested in art. Certainly, the visuals of many of the actual exhibits are fascinating, most of them still there. Vintage shots of Manhattan are always a welcome sight. Ingrid Bergman, on the verge of winning a third Oscar, is headlined but is just a bit more than an extended cameo. She is obviously trying to emulate fellow Swede Greta Garbo with her mystery. Sally Prager and Johnny Doran are wacky kids, older sister and younger brother who somehow seem to get along with little annoyance. Madeline Kahn as a bit as a befuddled teacher in the museum with Georgeann Johnson and Richard Milligan as the children's parents. A card game between Doran and Bergman makes me think of how a remake with Shirley MacLaine would be, even though it's already been remade with Lauren Bacall. I don't think this was actually meant to be filmed, as this original version for the big screen quickly flopped and ended up being re-titled for home video. Slow moving in spots, it's one of those curious '70's flops that has an element of morbid curiosity.

Baby_Rednekk I have to disagree with the posters who didn't like the film because it "isn't believable". My question to them is... Who would believe that a pregnant woman could live in a Wal-Mart or that a movie ticket can bring an action star out of the silver screen. It's a delightful little movie that I would watch over and over and over again either by myself or with the kids. It says something about the perseverance of and dedication of siblings, I only hope that my own children feel like that about their siblings... I haven't read the book yet, but am going to now that I know there is one. I have to be honest here... I was a preteen when I first saw this movie and I can remember going into my mother's medicine cabinet and taking some of her Alka Seltzer just to try it with chocolate sauce... After growing and having kids of my own... I STILL have one every once in a while! Still trying to find this move on DVD or VHS so we can have a copy here at home.

Teddy-48 Loved the book and have watched the film every time I've noticed it on TV so, unlike many book-to-film adaptations, it didn't irritate me.Not a bad little adaptation of an enjoyable children's book, though not the film to go for if you're expecting complex plot or heart-stopping excitement.For those who don't mind spoilers, it is the story of a sister and brother who run away from home and end up living in the Metropolitan Museum of Art (yes, it's improbable, but none the less enchanting and enjoyable). They remain there until the girl discovers, or thinks she has discovered, proof that one of the pieces in the museum is by a great artist and sets out to meet and consult the woman who donated the piece, Mrs Basil E. Frankweiler (Ingrid Bergman).

Meeyum I found Sally Prager's portrayal of Claudia delightful. The character is intelligent, curious, full of wonder, and caring toward her younger brother. Her independence and courage are admirable. I sympathized completely with "Mrs. Frankweiler's" attraction to this spunky young girl. Ingrid Bergman's appearance toward the end of this movie elevates the film to a new level; as ever, her acting is superb.