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Summary: A real family classic!
Review: Jim Douglas (played by Dean Jones) is a broken-down, has been racecar driver. But, when he finds himself saddled with an innocuous little Volkswagen Beetle, he suddenly finds that he can get a lot more out of it than anyone thought possible. Jim's kooky friend Tennessee Steinmetz (Buddy Hackett) keeps trying to tell him that this car is special, it has a heart and feelings, but Jim knows that a car is a car, is a car, right? And now that he is winning races, his chief competitor, Richard Thorndyke (David Tomlinson), is out to get that inexplicable little car! [Color, released in 1968, with a running time of 1:47.]This is a fantastic movie, and a real family classic! I loved this movie as a kid, and couldn't wait to introduce my children to it. As expected, they loved it, especially the scenes where Herbie seemed to swallow Thorndyke and when he "oiled" on his leg! The DVD set is excellent, containing a nice Disney cartoon short, and lots of other neat extras. My family and I all love this DVD set, and highly recommend it to you!
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Summary: The Little Car That Could
Review: Jim Douglas is a down on his luck race car driver. Trying to find a new car to race, he stops into Thorndyke's car dealership, only to be followed home by a VW bug. Soon named Herbie by his roommate Tennessee, Jim is surprised to find that he is once again winning when he drives the little car. But is it Jim's doing, or is Herbie really responsible? Meanwhile, Thorndyke has become obsessed with this car that continues to beat him at every race and will stop and nothing to get his hands on the car to find out its secret. The final showdown comes at the El Dorado, with Herbie's fate on the line. If Thorndyke throws everything he can at the little car, can Herbie still win the race and save the day? I remember watching this movie years ago when I was a kid. It was loads of fun with lots of silly stuff to keep me entertained. Rewatching it as an adult, I found the same parts thrilled me. Guess I'm just a big kid after all. The movie is funny, but with a great heart. The cast give wonderful performances as well. The special effects, while showing their age at times, still often stand up to their modern day computer generated counterparts. This DVD release of a classic is great. The first disc features the movie in widescreen format. While the picture does show its age at times, for the most part it's sharp. Also included is an audio commentary. Dean Jones and Buddy Hackett were in the studio together, while Michelle Lee recorded hers separately. Both are then placed together on one track. Michelle's is the better of the two, providing some interesting information about this movie and the process of making movies in general. The second disc provides all kinds of information that any fan will love. There's a documentary on the making of this movie, including information on special effects and goofs. Also included are documentaries on Herbie mania and the sequels. Other highlights include the original trailer and information on a couple of deleted scenes. I learned a lot about this movie while going through this disc. This is a movie that the entire family can truly enjoy together. Get it for your family today. It's sure to be a hit.
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Summary: Fun to watch Herbie doing things on his own
Review: My six-year-old enjoyed watching Herbie run around and do things without a driver that "real" cars can't do with a driver. There was enough action and laughs to keep her entertained through out the entire 108 minutes. Dean Jones and Michelle Lee work so well together. The comedy is suitable for all ages.
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Summary: Herbie Lives!
Review: One of my favorite Disney movies is now on DVD! This movie combines innocence and charm better than most live action Disney movies. The movie about the little car that could was an inspiration to me as a child and continues to inspire others today. It's a heart warming look at just what makes us succeed: perseverance; and it's taught in a way that appeals to kids and adults. Buy this movie or rent it. You'll be glad you did. I've got to get back to my own Herbie. You see, I still have my VeeDub after all these years.
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Summary: A Disney classic for all ages
Review: The Love Bug Special Edition is a classic that all fans of Herbie need to have. Jim Douglas is a down on his luck race car driver when he meets Herbie, the Volkswagen bug who follows him home from a car dealership. Soon, Douglas is back on top after racing Herbie in several races. Problems arise when his sudden success goes to Douglas' head. The story of Herbie, the car with a mind of its own, is a great one for kids and adults. By the end of the movie, you will begin to see Herbie as a real human being if you already haven't by then. This is a great movie about friendship as well as a good story about race car driving. Dean Jones is perfectly cast as Jim Douglas, the driver who shoots to the top with Herbie. At first he is also skeptical about the little car's ability, but even he begins to believe. Michelle Lee plays Carol Bennett, the love interest who in the beginning works for Douglas' rival, Peter Thorndyke. David Tomlinson is hysterical in this role as the driver obsessed with finding out what makes Herbie go. Buddy Hackett is also great as Tennessee Steinmetz, Jim's friend who has a trace of hippie in him. The Special Edition DVD is truly awesome and should not be missed. Disc One offers a widescreen presentation which still holds up pretty well and also audio commentary by some of the stars. Disc Two offers numerous special features including documentaries about Herbie's history, the making of the movie, Herbie mania, Herbie Day at Disneyland, information about two scenes that were never even filmed, and much, much more that all Herbie fans will love. I hope Disney keeps putting out these great DVD's of all their classic films. For fans of Herbie go out and buy this classic! You can't go wrong!
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Summary: my favorite disney movie
Review: there is no disney movie that could top this one. the race scenes with cute music playing went excellent with this movie. the cross country race at the end of the movie was one of the best slapstick race scenes i ever saw. this is like smokey and the bandit type movie. A LOT OF FUN TO WATCH.
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Summary: Disney's Greatest Live Action Film Ever Finally Comes To DVD
Review: This '69 film is loaded with story. THe actors are all splendid in their parts. The commentary is very good. Nothing more I can add.
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Summary: The best film of the series.........
Review: This 1969 hit introduces the world to Herbie, the living VW. He "runs in" to down-on-his-luck race driver Jim Douglas (Dean Jones) and the story begins. Jim's friend Tennessee (Buddy Hackett) suggests that he race Herbie in a local dirt track race. Herbie of course wins and starts a winning streak. But look out as Thorndike enters the plot. He will give anything to get rid of the VW and tries to on numerous occations. The big road race at the end called The Eldorado is the best part of the movie. Sadly, this film was followed by a sappy sequal, but in 1977, Dean Jones and Don Knots returned to make the hilarious film, Herbie goes to Monte Carlo. The Love Bug was my favorite movie as a kid and I still enjoy it.....
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Summary: i wish i could rate it more than 5 stars
Review: this is definetly the best disney movie ever made. this movie has everything in it that you could ask for. i first saw this movie in the drive-in theatre when i was a kid. the stunts, and the music and that cross country race went perfect together. and now with the dvd version it has a second disc with so many extra features in it. you can not miss out on this one.
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Summary: one of the best comedy stunt films ever made
Review: this is my favorite disney film. if you liked smokey and the bandit you will like this one. what i like best about it is the cross country race at the end of the movie. the music and the stunts fit fantastic. i am waiting for the dvd to come out. this movie is not just for kids. this movie is for everybody. like i said before. the music goes great with the stunts of this film.thank you.
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