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The story of Louie, a mute young trumpeter swan who receives a voice only after his father risks all to steal a trumpet for him. Developing a valuable relationship with Sam, a young boy who becomes his friend and mentor, Louie becomes a famous musician in order to earn enough money to pay back the music store owner for the lost instrument. In the process he also wins the heart of the lovely Serena... See Full Description
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Drama, Kids/Family, Musical/Performing Arts, Animation and Adaptation |
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| Running Time: |
1 hr. 15 min. |
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| Release Date: |
May 11, 2001 Limited |
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| MPAA Rating: |
G |
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| Distributors: |
TriStar Pictures
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| U.S. Box Office: |
$152,525 |
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| Critics Reviews |
Average Grade:
N/A
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E! Online,
(grade: C-) "...a belly flop." Full Review...
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Film Journal International,
"...a barely adequate time-filler for undemanding tots." Full Review...
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Hollywood Reporter,
"...appears to have been made in a vacuum without any knowledge of recent advances in animation, either in terms of technique, or the kinds of stories now embraced by the family market." Full Review...
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Los Angeles Times,
"...inept..." Full Review...
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