Back when disney used to make worthwhile movies. It's sad that you know they'd never make something like this these days. Pretty accurately displays a core part of american history, of which many people are unfortunately varyingly ignorant these days. It's fun to see these people from the history books live on screen, with more depth shown to them besides just what they're known for. For example the trades and talents they had before the revolution, and that they were normal people who just banded together for a common cause. It's also kind of inspirational, showing that normal people can elicit great change.

A dull watch, at least for me. I honestly didn't find any of 'Johnny Tremain' entertaining, even though it isn't anything atrocious at all. The plot is pretty straightforward, while the editing and acting isn't the best. It's all a bit of a bore, sadly. Sebastian Cabot gives the most notable performance as Jonathan Lyte, he'll likely be the only cast member that I'll remember. Hal Stalmaster isn't bad in the titular role, he's just a little wooden. The premise is, as already noted, very simple, but that actually isn't a criticism of mine. The main things I don't like are the way it's all shot and how it's acted/spoke - no particularly huge complaints, just numerous little annoyances that add up. There is, at least, a catchy song in Liberty Tree. 2½*, marginally.