The Gnome-Mobile (1967)

I'll tell you why so serious

Good story, Not enough for a whole film

It's funny watching the elements come together in this complicated scam. On one hand, the set-up isn't quite as complex as it seems, but there's an easy sense of fun in every exchange.

The movie really just wants to entertain people.

This is an enjoyable movie which has a good storytelling and entertaining structure. Especially, this is good for children. If you watch this seriously, may be you don't like it. Yes, there is no horror, no mystery, no thriller, but the plot is very straightforward and engaging. Although the genre is fantasy, the characters are believable. Also, the acts are good. The direction and the camera are employed to storytelling not for panache or something. Grandstanding is really one of the somber problems of modern movies. Altogether, this is a worth watching movie. Take it easy and enjoy.My score:7.6 out of 10

The disappointing thing about the Gnome-Mobile is that it has up until the last 15 minutes of the movie, there are only two gnomes. And even they are not in it as much as you would like. Usually this would make the film suck like a lemon. But the wonderful cast make up for the disappointing lack of Gnomes. It is an environmentalist film, made before the extremists took over.The lack of gnomes is atoned for in the end when the lone Gnome male bachelor is chased by several single and beautiful gnomes around the woods. They dip him in magic bubbles so he won't be so easy to catch. It's a fun romp around the woods. I will most likely never have a group of screaming girls running after me. Probably won't have any Gnomes chasing after me either.There is also a great and wonderful car chase which in the end has the same result as a demolition derby. The movie is based on a 1936 book by Upton Sinclair entitled of all things, The Gnomobile. I may have to read it at some point.

One of the most charming fantasies that Walt Disney ever produced was The Gnomemobile. Even seeing it at the age 20 I was rather pleased with this wonderful kid's film. And if you've imbibed in any spirits while viewing it, The Gnomemobile can be quite a trip if you get my drift.The creators of Mary Poppins almost duplicated their success with The Gnomemobile. Walter Brennan gets to play a dual role, a reprise of the business tycoon from his series, The Tycoon and a mini me version of himself as a leader of a tribe of gnomes.These little folks live deep in the forest that Brennan's lumber company keeps chopping down and depriving them of a home. I imagine if this had an Irish locale, the wee ones would speak with a brogue and be called leprechauns. Anyway Brennan the tycoon has a couple of more little ones now, his grandchildren played by Matthew Garber and Karen Dotrice the kids from Mary Poppins. They work on grandpa and he takes an interest in the plight of the gnomes. But to help them grandpa faces some considerable opposition, not the least of which that folks just don't believe in the wee folk.The Gnomemobile marks the farewell performance of Ed Wynn who was a delightful performer who had been in show business for over 60 years when he passed away. Wynn plays one of the gnomes and a rival of sorts to Brennan's mini me.The Shermans, Robert M. and Richard B. wrote the musical score for The Gnomemobile and while it doesn't provide any lasting songs like Mary Poppins, the score is serviceable enough for the film.It's as charming as it ever was, but what a gas it is if you're indulging.

If I had to define heaven in one phrase, i only have three words: The Gnome Mobile. This movie is sheer elegance of this movie arose all my emotion in one single moment. From the time D.J. Mulrooney sees his grandkids the first time to the time Grandpappy gnome flies through the air in delight upon discovering there are more gnoes, pleasure runs through my veins. Im not a hedonist by any means, but this movie sure makes me want to become one. William Brennan showed absolute mastery of his craft, worthy of an Oscar nomination for his roles as the fierce yet kind and successful DJ Mulrooney and the tiny little man of Grandpappy Gnome. But the surprise performance had to be the Oscar worthy supporting role of Ed Wynne as the pimp gnome. He gives new meaning to the term "Pimps up and Ho's down" The defining moment was in the form of the little gnome people. There joy and magic gave the movie new meaning and life to the constant negative depiction of midgets in our daily life. They are not midgets or the vertically challenged, they are simply gnomes. Tears came to my eyes in the final sequence of all the gnomes and humans singin together in unison "The Gnome Mobile Anthem". This stratification of human unity from all walks of life is definitely something to be proud of. After all, it is a good sign when the audience stands up and cheers, right?