As THE TRUMPET OF THE SWAN begins, proud and loving trumpeter swans Father (voiced by Jason Alexander) and Mother (voiced by Mary Steenburgen) are awaiting the hatching of their new children.The young cygnets are all they dreamed of, except for Louie, who is mute. Jul 26, 2015. Louis gives the money to his father who takes the money to the store owner. After becoming aware of this his father said: "Do not let an unnatural sadness settle over you, Louis. "The Trumpet of the Swan" is an innocuous family feature that's too little/too late in the fast-moving world of feature animation. He then goes to Boston and plays there for swan boats. That's the sound of romance! A proud pair of Trumpet Swans give birth to a baby swan that unfortunately grows up without a voice that his parents can hear or understand. The adventures of a young Trumpeter swan who cannot speak. Maybe younger children will enjoy it at home on video, but older family members will find it thin. It's not Secret of NIMH, The Last Unicorn, Spirited Away, or Lady and the Tramp but neither is it Secret of NIMH 2, Titanic the Animated Movie, or Spider's Web: A Pig's Tale. Fans of E.B. The Trumpet of the Swan is an absolutely fabulous book. Swans must be cheerful, not sad; graceful, not awkward; brave, not cowardly. With the help of a human boy and the love of his family and friends, Louie discovers his own unique talents which help him find his place in the world. The Trumpet Of The Swan has generally received mixed reviews. The Trumpet of the Swan by E.B. The Trumpet of the Swan book. White. I would have found it slow-going anyway, but seeing it not long after the triumph of "Shrek" made it seem even tamer and more flat. All children, and parents of children should read it. White. A proud pair of Trumpet Swans give birth to a baby swan that unfortunately grows up without a voice that his parents can hear or understand. The Trumpet of the Swan movie reviews & Metacritic score: Based on the classic children's book by E.B. We follow a young trumpeter swan named Louis who was born with a “defect”–no voice. Maybe younger children will enjoy it at home on video, but older family members will find it thin. Boy, was I glad I did! The Trumpet of the Swan movie reviews & Metacritic score: Based on the classic children's book by E.B. "The Trumpet of the Swan" is an innocuous family feature that's too little/too late in the fast-moving world of feature animation. By the end of his gig, he has earned over $4600, more than enough to pay for the trumpet and the damage to the store when his father crashed through the window to steal the trumpet. So after reading Little Women, which was a challenge, I picked an easier book, one I knew my son would enjoy: The Trumpet of the Swan by E.B. Trumpet of the Swan's weakness is that it's a little slow at times and I wish Serena had been a bit more developed, but for the most part The Trumpet of the Swan is still pretty enjoyable. Jul 26, 2015. Read 2,203 reviews from the world's largest community for readers. I would have found it slow-going anyway, but seeing it not long after the triumph of "Shrek" made it seem even tamer and more flat. Then it’s off to the Philadelphia Zoo where Louis plays at a night club. A tale about a trumpet swan named Louie who receives a voice only after his father risks all to steal a trumpet for him. That's the sound of romance! Louis, a swan, was born without a voice. White's classic children stories have been given treats like Charlotte's Web and Stuart Little, but this rough adaptation of The Trumpet of the Swan is not likely to please anyone out of training pants -- and even little kids will probably be entertained for only a few run-throughs. Swan SongLike the rest of his family, Louis is a trump... Read 2,203 reviews from the world's largest community for readers.