Toothless (1997)

Save your money for something good and enjoyable

Just what I expected

By the time the dramatic fireworks start popping off, each one feels earned.

The acting in this movie is really good.

I'll repeat what I felt was so true from one of the comments. "The whole of it is better that the sum of it's parts" I only caught the last 3/4 of it (I guess), as it was screened on good Friday in Sydney whilst having a little lunch. I had a good time with it and it did not spoil my sandwiches. Fast paced, no nonsense about its nonsense because it's there purposely, it's simple and everyone do their bit to make it work smoothly. Unpretentious just there to entertain and if you don't mind, to think a little as well. So gross you have to be blind no to see the deliberation in it. Yet as said before it works and judging from the comment The "Yes" take it from the "No" I understand it's not compulsory to make people to like it, but what puzzles me it why on earth some people disliked it so much, presumably watched the whole thing, and even took the trouble to put a comment, but not the trouble to look at Kirstie Alley name to write it correctly. (Not that I am an expert speller and did double check my own spelling for the exercise). If you're not obsessed with reality and don't mind a little dream and fun and light entertainment - go for it. mm

This is one of the best movies I have ever seen! Kirstie Alley does a great job portraying the role of a tooth fairy. It is a great movie reminding everyone that you are never too old to believe in the unbelievable. It is one of those movies that could be a tear-dripper towards the end, but is still good. One of my favorite parts in the move (probably my favorite part) was when Katherine is put into the Hellevator and shows flashbacks of her life, then she wakes up in the street. I also love the part where she re-unites with Bobby at the end. It is sad she pulls his last baby tooth before she can finish thanking him and he forgets everything. I believe anyone should see this movie. It is very good, I just wish there would of been a Toothless 2!

Okay so the acting is sketchy and the special effects could have been SO much better! But you know what? This movie has so much going for it. Kirstie Alley is outstanding in the lead role. She really shines as a comedic actress. My favorite scene is towards the end, when she has to "let down her guard". This movie will make you laugh and it will make you cry. Then at the end, you'll dance a little. It's a cutesy first date movie, and a great movie for the kids! For those who want to know - - the song that Kirstie hums throughout the movie and you that you hear at the end of the movie is "It's Alright" by Huey Lewis & the News.

It shouldn't. The plot has huge gaping holes in it. The special effects are definitely substandard. Most of the characters border on caricature. But somehow the whole is greater than the sum of its parts. A dentist (Kirstie Alley) who has never really gotten involved with life dies and goes, not to heaven, but Limbo and there, while awaiting judgment, must perform community service. She inadvertently signs up to be the Tooth Fairy and, oh, what a grumpy fairy she is! However, during her time as the Tooth Fairy she develops a relationship with a young boy mourning the loss of his mother and finds, to her surprise, a capacity to love and sacrifice that she didn't know she had.Ms. Alley carries the film with her exuberant and funny performance tinged with a bit of sadness that comes through in a few crucial scenes. However, most of it is just wacky fun. Her scene where she chews out the Easter Bunny is a hoot and I laugh out loud every time I watch her histrionics during her judgment.Don't expect a great film but rather an enjoyable one. (After all some of the "great" films aren't really that much fun to watch)