Although it has its amusing moments, in eneral the plot does not convince.

Clever and entertaining enough to recommend even to members of the 1%

There's no way I can possibly love it entirely but I just think its ridiculously bad, but enjoyable at the same time.

Not sure how, but this is easily one of the best movies all summer. Multiple levels of funny, never takes itself seriously, super colorful, and creative.

'The Three Lives of Thomasina' is one of the best live-action Disney works and an excellent drama. In the category of animal movies, it also belongs to the greatest's list. But while the majority of animal movies are mostly about dogs, this one is dedicated mostly to a cat, Thomasina. It has other animals, but the cat is the priority. This classic lacks more fame and popularity. It deserves more.The story is set in Scotland. The settings are gorgeous, which accents the appeal. Also, the lovely sounds of the bagpipes are there to remind us the Scottish environment. Even the soundtrack is enchanting.The story is solid and interesting. Some scenes are harsh and devastating, nevertheless the movie is charming. There is a lot to like. To cool down the tense atmosphere of such a depressing story, there are a few characters who are a comic relief: Mary's friends Geordie, Jamie and Hughie.The actors are great and even their Scottish accent is very believable, including those who aren't or weren't Scottish. The two charming "Mary Poppins's kids" are here. Matthew Garber's role is something like a slightly wilder, more carefree and more comical version of "his own" Michael Banks.Lori is a good and beautiful witch. Now where did I hear that only bad witches are ugly? Ah yes, it was in 'The Wizard of Oz'. I knew it! Indeed, Lori is a witch, but a good one. And beautiful too! I hardly even think of her as a witch, but as someone kind-hearted with some respectable powers used for goodness.I don't know the title of this in Portugal.

A Scottish tale by Paul Gallico features an orange tabby who is the beloved cat of a little girl (KAREN DOTRICE from "Mary Poppins"). The feline is mistakenly believed by the girl and her friends (including MATTHEW GARBER, who played her brother in the "Poppins" film), to be dead. When a nearby "witch" recovers the cat (who has been given a funeral by the children), she discovers that it still has a pulse and gives it shelter.So begins the tale, which eventually reunites the "witch," the children, and the young village doctor (PATRICK McGOOHAN) who has been unjustly accused by his little daughter to have caused the cat's death. Through love and forgiveness, all ends on a happy note.It's all done in taste and style, photographed in rustic settings with superior art direction, costuming and settings. SUSAN HAMPSHIRE is lovely and appealing as the good "witch" who has a way with animals. The title cat is played by several felines, as often happens when the director needs a cat who fits several script requirements beyond the range of a single tabby.Recommended for young and old, a delight from start to finish.

A film with a lovely story that appeals to both adults and children. There are few cat films of note and Disney's "Thomasina" can take its place as one of the best in content and performance. The principals are excellent with Susan Hampshire as the kindhearted, pretty "witch of the glen" taking top honors with one of her finest performances. The secondary performers are sterling with the village clergyman and the family's housekeeper especially engaging. Juvenile actress Karen Dotrice as Mary McDhui is superb with her co-worker Matthew Garber turning in an excellent performance as her playmate. (Dotrice and Garber would one day appear as the Banks siblings in Disney's masterpiece "Mary Poppins.") A word of warning! Many film viewers today are sensitive to the treatment animals receive during production and sadly "Thomasina" is marred with the evident abuse its performing feline star receives: the poor cat is soaked with water for several rainy scenes and in the dream sequence she appears to have been dropped from a height, twisting and turning to regain her balance. Additionally, the cat was likely anesthetized for the funeral scene (anesthetization during film production is forbidden by today's ASPCA) and there are other scenes in which the viewer may wonder not only about the cat's treatment during production but the treatment of other animals as well. The film was made at a time when ASPCA regulations regarding animal abuse during film production were less stringent than today's regulations. A fine film in content and performance but some viewers will have issues with the treatment of the cat during production.

Strange and exciting Disney drama that seems forgotten today.Very popular for about a month in 1965 in Australia, I saw this in its first release and remember it very well. Disney films of that period seemed to add particularly interesting adult themes into their films especially if they contained British kids. Like Pollyanna or The Moonspinners or Mary Poppins, this film is perfectly realized for children and has enough weight and wry humor for parents to feel the production works for many ages. I am surprised this film is so forgotten today and is almost completely unavailable. It is just as good as any of those mentioned above which are widely available.