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Caryn James, New York Times: A pallid film framed at the start and finish by live action and mostly composed of cheap-looking animation. Read more
James Berardinelli, ReelViews: This clever, often engaging, and always fast-paced motion picture uses the visual medium to encourage its viewers to reach out with their imagination. Read more
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times: A sad and dreary film. Read more
Peter Stack, San Francisco Chronicle: Plays too much like a TV cartoon. Read more
Brian Lowry, Variety: Built on a wispy premise better suited to the realm of TV, The Pagemaster plays like a slickly produced afternoon special. Read more
Rita Kempley, Washington Post: A splendidly original children's fantasy about the world of books. Read more