Skippy

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Hagrid S Feb 28, 2019 Skippy catches what it's like to be a kid and be out of the house all day long like most American kids were until the 1980s. Skippy's world was vast, open, and endless, and this very realistic account is exactly how it feels to be so young and free, reacting to the environment around them they don't understand quite so well yet. No other movie in lose to 100 years has ever captured these qualities to this extent. This one is a classic. See more

Poe R Feb 9, 2017 Although a little heavy handed & dialogue isn't too impressive this film has a charm to it & despite its flaws quite entertaining & a glimpse into a forgotten American of child life. The story of Skippy played to perfection by Jackie Cooper who prefers to spend his days at Shanty Town which infuriates his father. It's a great look into what children did in the depression & how they made their own fun. I believe Jackie Cooper was the young actor to be nominated for an Oscar (he actually fell asleep at the Oscars) & Norman Taurog the director was the youngest at 32 to win Best Director. See more

Draco S Oct 15, 2012 Skippy is a solid, frequently endearing and memorable early children's flick which is one of the most peculiar Best Picture nominees ever having in mind that it's a family flick based on a comic strip. It's a fine, but familiarly plotted, not well acted movie which has a good first and third act, but the second one is somewhat annoying in dialogue and plot points. See more

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