StunnaKrypto Self-important, over-dramatic, uninspired.

Greenes Please don't spend money on this.

UnowPriceless hyped garbage

ScoobyWell Great visuals, story delivers no surprises

Martin Johansen An inventor enters a race to challenge the champion who stole his invention. The champion, knowing that he cannot win honestly, decides to cheat. Who is more potent, the honest creator or the dishonest thief?The Pinchcliffe Grand Prix is a stop motion-animated feature film directed by Ivo Caprino. The movie is entirely made by a team of 5 including all scenes and props. It is the biggest success in the history of Norwegian movies selling 5.5 million tickets in a country of only 5 million. One reason for the movie's success and enduring appeal is the choice of a subject and theme that are engaging to the general public, featuring a hero who honestly fights for justice with his brilliant mind as his main weapon. This is very different than the intellectuals' favored social realism which dominates Norwegian and European movies.The movie's basic philosophical premises are akin to the romantic realists of the 19th century. The team behind the movie had previously made series of short films of Norwegian folk tales of the late 18th and the early 19th century, featuring the basic philosophy of that time: a belief in industrial progress, reason, individualism and honesty.The story is carefully and skillfully constructed with a good pacing. The build-up is logical with emphasis on consistency and realism. What happens in the movie are logical consequences of the previous events leading to the logical conclusion, quite different than the modern main-stream action movies. The story is tight with props and scenes included that contribute to the subject, theme and plot.Viewers of the movie should be aware of its oddities, however. The universe is based on Kjell Aukrust's comedic and satirical writings. This gives the movie a slight tongue-in-cheek feel, which is unfortunate. Also, the characters and props are truly unique, original and slightly eccentric. However, the movie's strengths outweigh these problems.Skillfully and wonderfully crafted, accompanied by a beautiful score and an engaging story that carries you along, the movie deserves the highest praise and recommendation, a true masterpiece and accomplishment.

Terkel Christensen This is an almost 35 years old stop-motion doll/model film. In my opinion, it has NEVER been, and will never be surpassed! Sure, better techniques has evolved, but this film is a true masterpiece! The humour is (at least for us scandinavians) brilliant, and still holds up to this day. There are way too many epic moments to describe here, but one comes closer to my heart than others: When "Il Tempo Gigante" starts at the final race, it lays down some serious rubber on the asphalt. The asphalt then curdles up as serpentines behind the cars wheels! I was so freaked over this scene in 1976 (danish release), that it will stay in my mind forever! I find myself just waiting for this scene, every time I view this film! I've "only" seen this film some 30 times - and I *LOVE* it even more from time to time - and I'm 47 now..."Il Tempo Gigante" was later made as a full-size, driveable car (!), which I saw at a danish car-exhibition. It was GINORMOUS! (22 ft., or 6,7 meters long!) What a treat. (Google it!)I even own two copies of the PC-game! (Yes, it exists - and is every bit as entertaining as the film...)My only regret in this review is, that 10 is the highest vote - I'd gladly give 11...I urge you to watch this film, if you never have yet!

barflyer This film is unique, you won't ever see anything like it. The animation technique is patented, the characters are original and lively and all scenes are extremely carefully and detailed modeled. The movie is soaked with atmosphere and you can just lean back and enjoy it as you become familiar with each of the different personalities in the film. The exciting car race is wonderfully animated with plenty of details. Having been made 35 years ago this movie is still a winner as the environment it is happening in is kind of timeless, and the animation dolls are just as timeless. This film is a must see! ...and it's very suitable for kids as well.

Katja_Sedai I was reading through the comments, and I really couldn't find one negative one! Not even the American who said it was nothing special didn't say it was bad... I guess it's not your typical US type humour, but that absolutely not a bad thing. Jokes don't have to slap you in the face to be funny. I think this is a good example of Norwegian humour, a bit dry and silent and playing on details. That's probably why people see it again and again. And again. And... You get the point.It's true what they say, this is a classic here in Norway and I doubt anyone can grow up here without seeing it a few times. I know I'm going to tape it when they show it for Christmas and take it back to England with me. (I study there) Just too bad I can't really show it to anyone there. One last thing: Disney, eat your heart out!!