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Oh, and apparently shes an extremely good singer.
Other eminent names rounding out the cast include singer Charo and comedians Gilbert Gottfried and Carol Channing.
Instead,Thumbelinawas a critical and commercial failure.
It was the first animated movie to be nominated for a Razzie Award.
(The only other film to receive this honor has been 2018sThe Emoji Movie.)
In the first place, its aesthetically stunning.
Critics at the time took issue with both the plot and the protagonist.
Thats fine, because its the villains who turn this movie into a high-camp spectacular.
/ And the enchiladas spoiling.
He keeps referring to Thumbelina as my toots and tries to recruit her for his cabaretlike act.
Quite predictably, Thumbelina wants nothing to do with it because she wants to marry her prince.
Sure, these villains are no Ursula, Scar, or Claude Frollo.
Instead, with their flair for performance, they are more reminiscent of beloved Broadway characters.
I can seeGypsys Mama Rose in Mrs. Toad and the Emcee ofCabaretin Mr. Beetle.
Both animated sequences heavily quoteFantasiain their fondness for nature and fairies.
Both were also recipients of Razzie Awards:Thumbelinafor Worst Original Song,Showgirlswith a grand total of seven.
