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DR. SEUSS’S THE 5,000 FINGERS OF DR.T

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In DR. SEUSS'S THE 5,000 FINGERS OF DR. T, a frustrated 9-year-old boy dreams about a hellish piano camp ruled by his evil piano teacher. The movie does not reflect the ingenuity that made Dr. Suess famous; rather, it portrays a hostile imaginary universe, in which innocent children are oppressed by unjust authority figures.

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(H, V) The movie portrays a hostile imaginary universe, in which children are oppressed by unjust authority figures.

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At the video store, you might be tempted to rent DR. SEUSS’S THE 5,000 FINGERS OF DR. T, lured by its MTV-funk and odd graphics. However, anyone who does so is in for a surrealistic nightmare that is anything but family entertainment. The story begins with 9-year-old Bart Collins, who is learning to play the piano. Frustrated with the monotony of practice and his impatient piano teacher, Bart dreams about a hellish piano camp, which becomes the setting for the rest of the movie. Bart finds himself in a dungeon ruled by his evil piano teacher, Dr. Terwilliker. Having banished all other musical instruments, Dr. T lures 500 reluctant little boys to perform in a colossal concert and hypnotizes Bart’s mother into marrying him. To help her escape, a plumber named Mr. Zabladowski builds a bomb that absorbs sound waves.

Despite its potentially interesting subject matter, DR. SEUSS’S THE 5,000 FINGERS OF DR. T translates into one of the most boring movies imaginable. The characters perform strange ballet, a hypnotic duet and inappropriately burst into musical numbers. Songs such as “My Do-Me-Do-Duds” and “Get Together Weather” are extremely irritating. The movie does not reflect the ingenuity that made Dr. Suess famous; rather, it portrays a hostile imaginary universe, in which innocent children are oppressed by unjust authority figures.

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Now more than ever we’re bombarded by darkness in media, movies, and TV. Movieguide® has fought back for almost 40 years, working within Hollywood to propel uplifting and positive content. We’re proud to say we’ve collaborated with some of the top industry players to influence and redeem entertainment for Jesus. Still, the most influential person in Hollywood is you. The viewer.

What you listen to, watch, and read has power. Movieguide® wants to give you the resources to empower the good and the beautiful. But we can’t do it alone. We need your support.

You can make a difference with as little as $7. It takes only a moment. If you can, consider supporting our ministry with a monthly gift. Thank you.

Movieguide® is a 501c3 and all donations are tax deductible.