Movie Review: The Indian in the Cupboard

Movie Review: The Indian in the Cupboard                                                                              7-22-21

On his 9th birthday, Omri is presented with many gifts, like a skateboard, a skeleton action figure, and a plain-old wooden cupboard. However, this is no ordinary cupboard: This cupboard can turn any plastic toy into a living creature. When Omri places a Native American figurine inside the cupboard, it becomes alive! Omri befriends the Native American, who is named Little Bear, and is convinced that Omri is a God. Omri tries his best to keep Little Bear a secret, but when his friend Patrick finds out and brings to life a cowboy named ‘Boohoo’ Boone, trouble starts to brew between Boone and Little Bear.

The Indian In The Cupboard is an overlooked film that deserves another watch with a story that stays true to its source material, visual effects that have aged surprisingly well, and engaging characters.

Another thing I appreciate about ‘Indian’ is the fact that Omri and Patrick are different skin colors, but are still good friends. This is diversity, people!

Patrick giving Omri Little Bear before he becomes animate.

It's a shame that 'Indian' flopped at the box-office, as I think director and legendary puppeteer Frank Oz did a very good job at adapting Lynne Reid Banks' classic book into a movie.

I am so sorry that this review is so short. There's honestly not that much to say about this movie. However, I promise my review of Spielberg's Hook, which will be uploaded in September, will be longer.

Rating: 3.4 stars out of 5