| | Harry Nilsson - The Point DVD Harry Nilsson CDS
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| Category | Rock DVDs, Family Movies, Pop Videos, Pop Music Videos, Children's, Animation, Pop/Rock, Adventure | | Director | Fred Wolf | | Composer | Harry Nilsson | | Voice | Dustin Hoffman, Ringo Starr, Alan Thicke, Michael Lookinland | | Writer | Harry Nilsson |
Standard Screen; Soundtrack English; Dolby Digital 5.1 Re The animated tale about the round-headed child, Oblio, born into a world where everything and everyone has a point, and his faithful dog Arrow, narrated by Ringo Starr and featuring the Harry Nilsson song "Me and My Arrow." Singer/songwriter Harry Nilsson wrote and produced this touching animated tale in 1971, and contributed some classic songs for the soundtrack. The soft Liverpudlian lilt of ex-Beatle Ringo Starr narrates the tale, telling the story of Oblio: A sad outcast from the village of "Point." largely eschewed by the local villagers due to his round head. The adventures of Oblio and his trusty sidekick dog Arrow subsequently take shape in the "Pointless Forest," a wonderland filled with colorful characters and some enchanting secrets. Copyright 1985 Murakami Wolf Swenson, Inc. Harry Nilsson - The Point Reviews: "THE POINT is a prime example of mass-culture outreach by a countercultural artist."
-- Ken Tucker, Entertainment Weekly Harry Nilsson - The Point Movie Review Average Rating: (4.2 out of 5 stars)   List All Reviews Fantastic story, great tunes for kids and us
I really enjoyed watching this along with my kids. Oblio is such a great example, since despite being ostracized, he keeps a great positive attitude and open mind. He's not afraid to go it alone and learn along the way, and the music is excellent. Remember this is hand animated and probably on a small budget, but with excellent results.
Submitted by Melissa (SC,USA) 
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 Alan, not Ringo!
I was so excited to get this movie on DVD, but when I realized that this version had Ringo Starr instead of Alan Thicke as the dad / storyteller, I was really disappointed... I think Alan did a much better job!
I guess there have been four different narrators for different versions, Ringo for the home video release, Dustin Hoffman for the first telecast, Alan Barzman the second time around, and Alan Thicke the third time.
I love Harry's music, and I think everyone should still see this movie, but try to snag the Alan Thicke version if you can; just my 2 cents.
Submitted by Thom (Chicago, IL USA)
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'The Point' by Harry Nilsson
Strictly for Harry N fans, but I couldn't really see the point. I don't see how children would understand this as the language is over the heads of most 10-year olds and the storyline–well, I'm not sure that I've got it yet!!
Submitted by syntactics (Sydney, AUSTRALIA)
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To me this is a classic from years ago...made my teens watch it with me. They thought it was great. Teaches a lesson, makes you think and is cute too! The movie also is alot deeper then I realized when I saw it in about 6th grade.
Submitted by sar8297 (Nebraska)
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The Point is a classic Harry Nillson cartoon feature, and I have been searching for a DVD copy for a couple of years — the main problem was that it had to play in Region 4 (Australia).
Video Universe had the only version that I could play, and it is fantastic! Great music, great storyline and a great moral lesson (not too heavily implied).
One of my Top 10 DVDs.
Submitted by garrybenson (Second Valley, near Adelaide, Australia)
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Purchase Harry Nilsson - The Point Movie To buy, Click on price to add to cart | Harry Nilsson Point! CD (1970) Bonus Tracks; Remastered; Deluxe Edition; SDTK
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This reissue features original comic book story and cover art.
Personnel includes: Harry Nilsson (vocals, piano); George Tipton (conductor); Alton Hendrickson (guitar, mandolin); Dennis Budimir, Tommy Tedesco, Al Casey (guitar); Tibor Zelig, Israel Baker, Arnold Belnick (violin); Armand Kaproff, Edgar Lustgarten (cello); Louise Dismsan, Gretchen Shanley, Arthur Gleghorn (flute); George Fields, Tommy Morgan (harmonica); Tom Scott (saxophone); Carroll Lewis (trumpet); Mike Rubini (piano, organ, clavinet); Dan Randi (organ); Carol Kaye, Stephens LaFever (bass); John Guerin, Earl Palmer (drums); Jerry Williams, Alan Estes, Milt Holland (percussion).
Recorded at RCA Studios, and at A&M Studios, Hollywood, California between April and September 1970.
All tracks have been digitally remastered.
Personnel: Harry Nilsson (vocals, piano); Alton Hendrickson (guitar, mandolin); Dennis Budimir, Al Casey, Tommy Tedesco (guitar); Dorothy Remsen (harp); Tibor Zelig, Israel Baker, ...
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Those familiar with the Live Adventures album these two recorded at the Fillmore West know how brilliant they could be on stage, and here's another gem, recorded at the Fillmore East this time and featuring 'One Way Out,' 'It's My Own Fault' (with Bloomfield trading licks with Johnny Winter...Johnny was signed to Columbia after this gig!). Newly remastered & now with 4 bonus tracks, 'Albert's Shuffle' (2002 Remix w/o Horns), 'Season of the Witch.' (2002 Remix w/o Horns), 'Blues For Nothing' (Studio Outtake) & 'Fat Grey Cloud' Previously Unreleased Live Track). Features 12-page booklet with unpublished photos from the recording session, new liner notes by Al Kooper & the Rolling Stone Hall Of Fame review by David Fricke. 60 scintillating minutes! 13 tracks. Colunbia/Legacy. 2003.
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Personnel: Mike Bloomfield (electric guitar); Al Kooper (vocals, 12-string & electric guitars, piano, organ, ondioline); Steve Stills (electric guitar); Barry Goldberg (electric piano); Harvey Brooks (bass); Eddie Hoh (drums).
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Originally released on RCA (4515).
Personnel: Harry Nilsson (vocals, harmonica, piano, electric piano, organ, Mellotron); Harry Nilsson; Klaus Voormann (guitar, acoustic guitar, bass instrument); George Tipton, Paul Buckmaster (strings); Richard Perry (Mellotron, drums, percussion); Herbie Flowers (bass instrument); John Uribe (guitar, acoustic guitar); Chris Spedding, Caleb Quaye (guitar); Ian Duck (acoustic guitar); Henry Krein (accordion); Bobby Keys (saxophone); Jim Price (trumpet, trombone); Gary Wright (piano, organ); Jimmy Webb (piano); Roger Coolen (organ); Jim Gordon (drums, percussion); Jim Keltner, Roger Pope (drums).
Liner Note Author: Curtis Armstron.
Recording information: Island Studios, London, England (03/01/1968-06/13/1971); RCA Studios, Hollywood, CA (03/01/1968-06/13/1971); Trident Studios, London, England (03/01/1968-06/13/1971).
Photographer: Dean Torrence.
Unknown Contributor Role: Harry Anger.
Arrangers: Jim Price; George Tipton.
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