Sturm in den Weiden

Zum Teufel, ich mag diese verrückte Geschichte vom dicken Mr. Toad. Vor allem vom visuellen Standpunkt aus - denn das Konzept ist weder zu märchenhaft, noch zu ernst... es ist einfach nur lächerlich cartoonhaft. Und das erinnert mich an die Poetik von "MPFC"... Der Humor ist schwächer, aber die "albernen" schauspielerischen Leistungen retten viel und machen das klassische britische Märchen zu einem ziemlich humorvollen und urkomischen Spektakel (nicht nur) für die Python positiv. Man sollte von dem Film keinen vollwertigen Python-Humor erwarten, aber er hat zweifelsohne seinen Charme. (27.07.2004)

If a large part of Monty Python decides to make a movie for children, I expect a masterpiece. And even though I'm not saying that I didn't laugh occasionally, Žabák (Frog) is unfortunately only a pure average, where occasional deadly lines alternate with awkwardness. And unfortunately not in the confused Python way. (13.05.2006)

There's a slight problem with reviewing this film... The last joint film by Monty Python was The Meaning of Life, after which the members split and worked on their own projects. Mr. Toad's Wild Ride is an exclusive project by Terry Jones, who focused on children's literature and directing. Engaging other ex-Monty Python members, even in small roles, was the producer's idea and was motivated purely by commercial interests. Therefore, it is not a Monty Python work and should not be compared to the group's creations. Visually, it's original, lively, and unconventional with a few catchy songs, somewhat "quirky," as is typical for Jones and his pals. The target audience was children, though anyone with an unbridled imagination will enjoy it. Overall impression: 80%. (10.05.2007)