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 The Wind in the Willows
By Ayla Montgomery
Release Date: 1983
MPAA Rating:
Unrated
Age Recommendation: 7+
Genre: Animation
Based on the classic tale created by Kenneth Grahame, The Wind in the Willows
is the story of friends Mole, Rat and Badger and their misadventures with their
beloved pal Toad. The story begins when the shy and reserved Mole decides to
take a break from his spring cleaning to go outside for air when he meets
friendly and outgoing Rat. Rat immediately decides that the occasion calls for a
picnic by the river. Shortly after their picnic, the villainous Weasels are
introduced as they harass Mole and Rat by stealing some of their food.
The real excitement begins when Rat brings Mole to meet his wealthy and
eccentric friend Toad at his extravagant dwellings, Toad Hall. The three friends
then go on a journey which leads Toad to discover the exciting world of race
cars. Fascinated by these dangerous machines, Toad buys car after car, each of
which he destroys in pursuit of thrill seeking. In order to curb Toad's
dangerous addiction to race cars, they seek the help of their wise friend Badger
who lives deep in the frightful Wild Wood.
In order to rid Toad of his dangerous driving addiction, Mole, Rat, and Badger
hold him captive in his own home. Unfortunately shortly into this process Toad
escapes to steal a car and destroy it. This time he is arrested and the
magistrate sentences him to 20 years in jail for "theft, reckless driving, and
gross impertinence." During Toad's absence the Weasels seize Toad Hall by
attacking Badger as he was house-sitting. Upon hearing of this travesty, Toad
escapes prison dressed as a washer woman. He then teams with his friends to take
back Toad Hall.
There is very little objectionable material in this film. The only instance of
foul language throughout the entire movie is when Toad refers to Mole as a
"silly ass". The fight scene between the Weasels and Mole, Rat, Toad, and Badger
is relatively mild. Overall, The Wind in the Willows is a funny and entertaining
film that is recommended for children age seven and above due to British humor
which may be difficult for American toddlers to understand.
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