Great Film overall

best movie i've ever seen.

The film's masterful storytelling did its job. The message was clear. No need to overdo.

The film may be flawed, but its message is not.

I've been a fan of The Point since the album came out. The marker-drawn animation of the movie is a bit rough, some elements are somewhat clichéd, and there are a few differences between the movie and the album, but it's a good movie for kids and it teaches an important lesson about intolerance. I do prefer the album, however. I enjoyed Harry Nilsson's easy-going narration and the pace was more lively than the movie, with narration handling the story and the dialogue. I don't know why the sound track has stayed with me all these decades, but I still remember the lyrics to a number of the songs. I hadn't played the album since the mid 70's, but the story of Oblio stayed with me. When, as a graphic designer, I created a mascot for the company, it turned out to be inspired by Arrow. It is good these days to remind people that those who run around with points on their heads cannot overcome the forces of unity and oneness.

The Point is one of those films that crawl inside you and never lets you go. I saw this film as a small child but could never remember the name of it. As an adult I asked other people if they had heard of it, and the faces of every single one of them lit up from the memory and they recalled how it had effected them as a child. But no one could remember the name of this film.It wasn't until it came out on video that I finally discovered the name. I was particularly excited to learn that the voice of Oblio's father, the Pointed Man's Right Head, and The King was none other than Paul Frees - the spooky Ghost Host of Disneyland's and Walt Disney World's famous Haunted Mansion attraction, as well as the voice of several pirates in The Pirates of The Caribbean attraction.This film ranks at the top with other childhood favorites, such as the Rankin-Bass stop motion animated Christmas specials "Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer" and "Santa Claus is Coming to Town".

Classic, memorable songs and simple lessons in life, 'The Point' makes a good story for children. The animation itself is very minimal, but this is not bad because the story is very strong and more prominent without the interruptions that animation can sometimes bring. 'The Point' is all about fitting in and the importance of differences in individuals. It is a touching story with many classic and memorable songs. I saw this film when I was about ten, and seventeen years on, I still remember this film because of its unique animation style, the touching story about outcasts and individuality (which I could feel for), and the memorable songs ('Just Me and My Arrow'). This film should be watched by all children, especially those that feel bullied or like outcasts and by those that do bully others. It's simply a wonderful little story. This film shows that a good animated story does not need to be wonderfully animated.

I remember myself and friends gathering in the living room to watch this "special" on TV. In 1971 I was not yet 20. I recall thinking whoever created that movie must of been "smokin" a bit of the good stuff. Nevertheless, the whole point of THE POINT was pointless and I never forgot that. The song "Me and My Arrow" has been in the back of my head forever and ever. Especially when I find myself cruising unknown territory. Tonight I had the occasion to re-watch "You've Got Mail" in which a lot of Harry Nillson's songs are played. Which prompted me to sign up for the Netflix free trial offer just so I can watch this priceless movie one more time...I think I'll invite all my friends to come watch it with me. This movie is timeless.