History WesternAnimation / TheAdventuresOfMarkTwain

This 1985 movie is known for being absolutely ''gorgeously'' rendered in {{Claymation}}, and for being creepy as hell. [[{{Satan}} Literally.]] It's sometimes considered a "[[AnimationAgeGhetto children's movie]]," but this [[WhatDoYouMeanItsNotForKids isn't strictly the case]] -- it's probably too scary for some kids, but anyone who likes animation will probably enjoy the lush visuals. All in all, it's a fascinating and loving {{Deconstruction}} of the man and a number of his stories -- particularly his later ones which caused many to label him a NietzscheWannabe.

Attempting to [[DescribeTopicHere describe]] ''The Adventures of Mark Twain'' in any sane fashion is probably an exercise in futility. But what the heck. We'll give in a shot.

** [[spoiler: If you've read the original novel, its revealed that it isnt Lucifer, but a "family name" of sorts.]] Lampshaded by Huck.

--> '''Huck:''' That's a really sorry name for an ''angel.''

* BookEnds: [[Twain merges with his dark side, and fuses with the comet, and with the comet, returns to Eden, where the story once started]]

* [[spoiler: SplitPersonalityMerge]]: [[spoiler: Twain and "Dark" Twain come together for real at the end of the film, just before he [[DiedHappilyEverAfter goes to meet the Comet.]]]]

** A portrait of Twain and his wife shown just after the poignant ending of the "Diary of Adam and Eve" segment adds additional poignancy by revealing Twain's wife is a dead ringer for the elderly Eve.

* {{Leitmotif}}: The comet has one. It even gets an 80's-tastic synth-heavy Epic Reprise at the end.

* CallBack: At the very end of the movie, [[CrowningMomentOfHeartwarming Tom gives Becky the heart shaped leaf from Paradise hidden inside Adams diary, that Adam had saved and given to Eve at the end of their life as a last token of his love]]. [[CrowningMomentOfFunny And Huck found Adams GrouchoMarx Glasses.]]

* NightmareFace: [[spoiler: Injun Joe]]

* WhatDoYouMeanItsNotForKids: Much like ''WatershipDown,'' children who aren't easily disturbed will find a lot to like here. However, attempt to show it to ''most'' kids, and you'd better be prepared to pay for those therapy bills later in life.

* HumansAreBastards: Satan (and by extension Mark Twain's dark side) is under this impression.

* [[spoiler: SplitPersonalityMerge]]: [[spoiler: Twain and "Dark" Twain come together for real at the end of the film, just before he [[DiedHappilyEverAfter goes to meet the Comet.]]

First of all, discard any historical knowledge you might have of Samuel Clemens, because in this world, he doesn't exist. But his ''nom de plume,'' MarkTwain, is real, and so are Tom Sawyer, Huck Finn, and Becky Thatcher. [[CelebrityParadox Yeah, we know. Just roll with it.]] In this world, Mark Twain also has a [[CoolAirship Cool]] {{Steampunk}} [[CoolAirship Airship]], which he intends to ride into outer space to chase Halley's comet. Tom, Huck, and Becky catch word of his balloon and sneak onboard, joining Mr. Twain on a journey beyond the stratosphere to chase the comet. How do they pass time onboard the airship? By telling (and living) stories, of course. Famous Mark Twain stories. Like ''TheAdventuresOfTomSawyer.'' ([[FridgeLogic We know. Again.]]) And ''The Diary of Adam and Eve.'' And ''TheMysteriousStranger.''

* AdaptationDistillation: The short based on ''TheMysteriousStranger'' manages to cram most of the essentials into 5 minutes of film, much to the terror of its audience.
* AnimatedArmor: TheMysteriousStranger is depicted as an empty suit of red plate armor, holding an animate masquerade-style mask on a stick where its head should be.

* BigLippedAlligatorMovie: When you get down to it, this movie is essentially a FramingDevice story strung together by {{Big Lipped Alligator Moment}}s of varying length. ''TheMysteriousStranger'' segment is probably the worst offender. Still amusing, though.

* {{Satan}} is ''TheMysteriousStranger''.
* SealedRoomInTheMiddleOfNowhere: the world of ''TheMysteriousStranger'' aka Satan.

* [[WhatTheHellHero What The Hell Angel?]]: During TheMysteriousStranger sequence, Huck's not afraid to call it as he sees it.

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This 1985 movie is known for being absolutely ''gorgeously'' rendered in {{Claymation}}, and for being [[NightmareFuel creepy as hell.]] [[{{Satan}} Literally.]] It's sometimes considered a "[[AnimationAgeGhetto children's movie]]," but this [[WhatDoYouMeanItsNotForKids isn't strictly the case]] -- it's probably too scary for some kids, but anyone who likes animation will probably enjoy the lush visuals. All in all, it's a fascinating and loving {{Deconstruction}} of the man and a number of his stories -- particularly his later ones which caused many to label him a NietzscheWannabe.

* AdaptationDistillation: The short based on ''TheMysteriousStranger'' manages to cram most of the essentials into 5 minutes of film, much to the [[HighOctaneNightmareFuel terror]] of its audience.