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The Little Red Truck

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The Little Red Truck (2008)

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Reviews Counted:7

Fresh:2

Rotten:5

Average Rating:6/10

Runtime: 1 hr 38 mins

Genre: Musical & Performing Arts

Synopsis: In this uplifting documentary, filmmakers capture the excitement when THE LITTLE RED TRUCK arrives in a small town. The vehicle arrives bearing two theater pros who have a mission: with dozens of... In this uplifting documentary, filmmakers capture the excitement when THE LITTLE RED TRUCK arrives in a small town. The vehicle arrives bearing two theater pros who have a mission: with dozens of kids and just six days, put on a one-hour musical. From auditions to performance, this film shines the spotlight on productions from five towns as hundreds of children take the stage. THE LITTLE RED TRUCK features an appearance from JUNO favorite J.K. Simmons. [More]

Starring: J.K. Simmons

Starring: J.K. Simmons

Director: Rob Whitehair

Director: Rob Whitehair
Screenwriter: Rob Whitehair
Producer: Pam Voth
Composer: Rob Whitehair

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Glenn Whipp

It looks like a great program, but this documentary is too scattered to be all that interesting. Too many kids, too much action, not enough time.

Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Oct., 10 2008 02:40 PM

Los Angeles Daily News

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4/5

Gary Goldstein

Parents eager to venture outside the animation or talking-Chihuahua boxes for family entertainment should check out the documentary The Little Red Truck, an inspiring look at a diverse array of youngsters introduced to the joys of stage performing.

Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Oct., 10 2008 02:15 PM

Los Angeles Times

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Ronnie Scheib

Pic's strength lies in charting a dual process, that of a play taking shape in an incredibly short amount time and of the changes wrought in the children's behavior as they learn to listen, focus, follow directions and work as a team.

Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Sep., 18 2008 03:15 AM

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4/5

Nathan Lee

If it sounds like the cutest thing in the history of cuteness, that's because it is.

comment Comment | Sep., 12 2008 11:08 AM

New York Times

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2/4

Tom Keogh

The Little Red Truck is more interested in exploring MCT's process than in its real-world results. That's fine, but let's not call this a documentary. It's public relations.

Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Sep., 05 2008 02:01 PM

Seattle Times

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1/5

Josh Rosenblatt

This is kids stuff all the way: incident without drama, controversy, art, or any of the other things that make a movie watchable.

Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Sep., 05 2008 11:03 AM

Austin Chronicle

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2.5/5

Josh Bell

MCT is undoubtedly a worthwhile organization, but that doesn't mean it's fun to sit through what amounts to a 90-minute advertisement for the company.

Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Sep., 04 2008 11:07 AM

Las Vegas Weekly

 
 
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