Wind in the Willows

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Summary: Not What I Thought... : (
Review: Hey Folks!
Attention fans of British TV and especially Britcoms! This is NOT the "Wind In The Willows" feature with Peter Sallis (of Last Of The Summer Wine, only the finest and longest-running comedy in the history of the human laugh). I originally believed it was and like a blame fool put that up here in a review. I apologize to anyone who purchased it based on my previous review; I never meant to mislead anyone.
Thanks & Sorry -
God Bless You -
James

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Summary: Great version of a classic book
Review: I have seen many film adaptations of Kenneth Grahame's excellent book, and this is by far the best. This is the first I have seen that even tried to stay faithful to the book. Most other adaptations seem to think the book is too slow and boring and needs to be spiced up with extra violence. This film captures the spirit of the book quite well and I recommend it to all who love classic children's literature.

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Summary: A Little Bad Language for your Child to Absorb
Review: I was delighted by the stop-motion animation, the charming tale, and the lively songs, when all of a sudden I, turning to my wife, said, "Did that just say what I think it said?" It had, just a bit of profane language, my 2-year-old daughter absorbing all that was on the screen. Disappointment had barely set in when something a little worse was said, this time by Badger. I suppose in England the people are more forward thinking (just look at some of the comedy the BBC aired in the 80's) but such things exclude my family from viewing what would have otherwise been a pleasant treat.

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Summary: Oh for the golden days of old!
Review: This movie has been a staple with our family since first released on video, in fact we have worn 3 tapes out of the original and I have just purchased the dvd, which is outstanding!! The colour and quality are excellent and the story and voice overs are a trip back to glory days of English gentility. My children still watch this continually and whilst it may not appeal to the "action comix" kid (or adult)it is a masterpiece and is simply redolent with atmosphere. Buy it for your kids, watch it time and time again for yourself and give your spirit a lift.

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Summary: A fantastic gem of a film
Review: This movie was charming and captivating when I watched it as a child, and having seen it for the first time in fifteen years or so, I can honestly say it hasn't aged a bit. In fact, it really seems to have resonance in today's world. The voiceovers are Pythonesque, the humor is right-on, and the songs are brilliant.
So British, and yet somehow so universal...