Bambi/Bambi 2 Blu-ray

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Please note this is a region B Blu-ray & will require a region B or region free Blu-ray player in order to play Bambi It always comes up when people are comparing their most traumatic movie experiences "the death of Bambi&s mother" a recollection that can bring a shudder to even the most jaded filmgoer That primal separation (which is no less stunning for happening off-screen) is the centerpiece of Bambi Walt Disney&s 1942 animated classic but it is by no means the only bold stroke in the film In its swift but somehow leisurely 69 minutes Bambi covers a year in the life of a young deer But in a bigger way it measures the life cycle itself from birth to adulthood from childhood&s freedom to grown-up responsibility All of this is rendered in cheeky fleet-footed style--the movie doesn&t lecture or make you feel you&re being fed something that&s good for you The animation is miraculous a lush forest in which nature is a constantly unfolding miracle (even in a spectacular fire or those dark moments when "man was in the forest") There are probably easier animals to draw than a young deer & the Disney animators set themselves a challenge with Bambi&s wobbly glide across an ice-covered lake his spindly legs akimbo; but the sequence is effortless & charming If Bambi himself is just a bit dull--such is the fate of an Everydeer--his rabbit sidekick Thumper & a skunk named Flower more than make up for it Many of the early Disney features have their share of lyrical moments & universal truths but Bambi is so simple so pure it&s almost transparent You might borrow a phrase from Thumper & say it&s downright twitterpated --Robert Horton Bambi 2 A sequel to the 1942 Disney classic Bambi is laden with expectations since audiences are justifiably protective of this beloved tale abounding with enchantment & nostalgia Rest assured Bambi II rises to the occasion succeeding at every turn Brian Pimental directs the 70-minute direct-to-video release which seamlessly integrates the beauty subtlety & essence of the original film The new tale is actually a "midquel" as it takes place in the middle of the original film&s story line exploring Bambi&s coming-of-age challenges The saga begins soon after Bambi&s mother has died--and for viewers who shudder at the thought of having to relive that traumatic movie experience you won&t With gentle inferences to her passing Bambi (voiced by Alexander Gould Finding Nemo) is left to the clumsy-though-well-meaning care of his father the Great Prince (voiced by Patrick Stewart) who faces the difficult task of raising a son while silently mourning his own loss Yet the weighty subject of death is soon overshadowed by the wonders of forest life Through skillful storytelling the film takes an early turn toward levity After all it&s spring & Bambi&s familiar friends Thumper & Flower are ready to play Especially charming are the scenes where the forest animals give each other lessons in bravery & soon have a chance to test their mettle in scuffles with a newcomer to the mix a blustering bully named Ronno (voiced by Anthony Ghannam) A strong soundtrack

Includes:: selections by Martina Mc Bride Michelle Lewis Alison Krauss & Anthony Callea There is even a nostalgic nod to the original composer Frank Churchill with " Let&s Sing a Gay Little Spring Song" The film&s strength however is in its well-crafted humor simple one-liners & animated antics that refrain from 21st century trends to cloak inappropriate innuendoes & double entendres in G-rated clothing hoping to pander to an adult audience This is vintage Disney; it panders to no one yet pleases all--delightfully worth the wait The DVD&s bonus material

Includes:: a "making-of" featurette Bambi trivia & a mini-tutorial with a Disney animator (All ages) --Lynn Gibson