BAMBI - DVD

Rated G. 69 minutes. Directed by David Hand. Released on DVD March 1, 2005.

Well, everyone’s favorite little deer is over 60 years old, but he’s never looked better! That’s because the 1942 Disney film has been painstakingly restored for DVD. The colors are brilliant, and almost every trace of dirt and damage is gone.

Although the death of Bambi’s mother probably ranks as one of the most traumatic movie experiences in history, this movie is still a classic. Bambi covers a year in the life of a young deer, but more than that, it measures the life cycle itself, from childhood’s carefree days to adulthood’s weighty responsibilities. The animation is beautiful – lush forests, sidekicks Thumper and Flower, and don’t forget Bambi’s wobbly glide across an ice-covered lake, spindly legs askew.

THE WRAP-UP: A classic to share with your children.

SCORE: 4 out of 4 Reels.

DVD EXTRAS: The Making of Bambi; Restoring Bambi - A look at the groundbreaking All-New Digital Restoration of Bambi for this Special Edition; Disney Time Capsule: 1942 The Year of Bambi; The Art of Bambi; “Tricks of the Trade” excerpt; Inside Walt's Story Meetings - Based on actual story meeting notes from Walt and his creative team; The Old Mill animated short; Forest Adventure Game - All-New Game; Virtual Forest; DisneyPedia: Bambi's Forest Friends; Disney Storytime: Thumper Goes Exploring; What's Your Season Personality Profile Game; Two Deleted Scenes.

JANE’S REEL RATING SYSTEM:

One Reel – Pathetic. Even The Force can’t save it.
Two Reels – Tolerable. Coulda been a contender.
Three Reels – Pleasant. Something to talk about.
Four Reels – Wow! The stuff dreams are made of.

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