Thumbelina is based off of one of the few Hans Christian
Anderson tales I like in its original format. So many times Anderson writes
such bittersweet stories, but this one actually has a happy ending.
This particular movie adaptation begins with Thumbelina and
her mother. Thumbelina has grown out of a flower given to Mother by a fairy.
She soon meets the fairy prince, and since this is a fairy tale, fall in love
at first sight. Unfortunately an ugly toad also falls in love with Thumbelina and
kidnaps her. Thumbelina manages to escape and then makes the long and difficult
journey back to her mother and her prince. In the meantime Prince Cornelius is
also looking for her. It is a fun story worthy of any fairy tale princess
lover.
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