The Legend of Johnny Lingo

2003 "What if you were born a king and didn't know it?"
The Legend of Johnny Lingo
6.1| 1h31m| G| en| More Info
Released: 29 August 2003 Released
Producted By: Turtles Crossing
Country: Tokelau
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When a storm washes a canoe bearing an infant boy ashore upon a small South Pacific island, he is at first well-received as a gift from the heavens, even to the point of the tribal chief adopting him as a successor. However, with time as hardships are blamed upon Tama (as he is named), he is finally outcast to live with the poorest people on the island, Mahana and her drunken father. Mahana is considered homely and undesirable, but Tama feels differently, so when he is old enough to build a craft to sail away, he vows to return for her one day. A lucky stroke brings him to land upon the island of the legendary Johnny Lingo, the wealthiest trader in the islands, and after years of service to him, Tama has learned much about life and himself as he dreams of honoring his pledge to Mahana.

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Azlan Lewis This movie is taken from the Church of Jeasus Christ of Later Day Saints a.k.a. Mormons.That said it is in no way a religious movie nor does it advocate any particular faith. I only mention it as that is where I learned of "The Legend of Johnny Lingo." I was surprised to see it was a full length movie (91 minutes).This film teaches the idea of love, honesty, faith (not religious type)and hard work and reward for such work.I liked seeing the longer version of this film that what I had before. It is filled with great views of the aquamarine colored sea and tropical sights they are breath taking.While the message of the film is there it is not annoyingly so.
john in missouri That's not how I felt about it the first couple of times I watched it, but seeing it again recently, I realized: I really, really like this movie.Okay, so Alvin Fitisemanu's acting is awful in this film.Okay, so it's a rolling commercial for Tahitian Noni Juice.Okay, so it's weighed down by its share of clichés, including one scene that appeared to have been stolen directly from Chicken Run.In the end, I just don't care. In the end, I am overcome by the story, the music and the characters in this film. I LIKE Johnny Lingo, I LIKE Toma, and I LIKE Mahane.No, there are no Academy Awards here - but what we DO have is a good clean film with some positive things to say and a fun way to say them. For us, that was enough. And after several times of seeing The Legend of Johnny Lingo over the past few years, what seemed to be glaring flaws the first few times around have faded. I really like what's left.
humblerecluse On a hunch I decided to see what I knew was destined to be a much overlooked flick entitled "The Legend of Johnny Lingo". This turned out to be the finest movie I've personally seen in the past decade. The movie lacks foul language. It also lacks blatant sex. Further, it will not be classified as an action movie ... and yet ... well, as a teaser I will just say that it is perhaps best described as a human corollary of that old "Ugly Duckling" story. Take your date or the entire family too. Even though it won't, in my humble opinion THIS movie should receive the highest awards ever bestowed upon the industry and it's actors.Bottom line: DON'T MISS THIS ONE! 'NUF SAID!the humble recluse ...
edkb The Legend of Johnny Lingo is an extended story of the 70's original. It goes into Johnny Lingo's childhood and explains how he first met his wife and how he first became a goods trader. It is a fun movie for all, including those who loved the first version.