Gumby: The Movie

UPC: 796019811125

Studio: Classic Media

MPAA Rating: G   Contains:[Suitable for Children]

Summary: Good old lovable Gumby, that odd green shape changer with a perpetual look of wonder, has been delighting children and adults with his fantastical adventures on television for over 40 years. Now he and his pliable pals, Pokey, Pickle, and Goo embark upon their greatest adventure: a feature film of their own. Unlike other more contemporary animated offerings such as Toy Story, which offer fast-paced, at times hip and sophisticated, stories Gumby remains true to his innocent, 1950s roots. The adventure begins when the nefarious Blockheads steal Lowbelly, Gumby's beloved dog, to harvest the valuable pearl drops he makes whenever he cries. To keep Gumby from finding out, they replace Lowbelly with a robot dog. This works and so they make doubles for Gumby and all his pals causing all sorts of fun and confusion when the heroes find out and begin fighting their "twins" inside a variety of storybooks. ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi

Category: Children's/Family

Awards: Film Presented – Tribeca Film Festival

Features: Deleted scenes
Bonus episodes

Gumby: The Movie

Format: DVD

Release Date: 04/22/2008

Audio: DD2 Dolby Digital Stereo

Runtime: 117 Minutes

Sides: 1

Number of Discs: 1

Language(s) English

Region: USA & territories, Canada

Chapters: Disc #1 -- Gumby: The Movie
1. Looking for Gumby [7:32]
2. Down On the Farm [8:02]
3. The Clayboys at Ark Park [3:36]
4. Caf? Robott? [6:27]
5. A Television Appearance [7:03]
6. That's Not Gumby! [7:00]
7. You're in a Science Lab, Sonny! [6:13]
8. Knight of the Round Table [6:17]
9. Find a Way to Beat That Robot [11:39]
10. Gumbymania [5:47]
11. Up on the Farm [2:19]
12. Credits [4:38]

Andrea LeVasseur

After making his television debut in the mid-'50s on the Howdy Doody show, the optimistic boy of clay makes it to the big screen 40 years later with Gumby: The Movie. The Gumby TV show by Art and Gloria Clokey brought an experimental handmade style to mainstream kid's cartoons, and not much has changed with its transition to feature-length film. To the delight of purists, the crude animation and episodic story line reflect the original show, preserving the innocent appeal of Gumby and his pals in the charming storybook world. However, the pace is very slow and the story dull, making viewing difficult for young children used to action-packed adventures and quick-witted dialogue. Released the same year as the technologically innovative Toy Story, unfortunately, the good-natured and rudimentary Gumby suffers in comparison and is relegated to a good nostalgia piece. ~ Andrea LeVasseur, Rovi

Cast and Crew: Bonnie Rudolph  Actor 
Gloria Clokey  Actor 
Manny la Carruba  Actor 
Charles Farrington  Actor 
Janet McDuff  Actor 
Alice Young  Actor 
Art Clokey  Actor 
Art Clokey  Director 
Art Clokey  Producer 
Art Clokey  Screenwriter 
Ozzie Ahlers  Composer (Music Score) 
Gloria Clokey  Producer 
Gloria Clokey  Screenwriter 

Country: USA