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Summary: Snow White and the Ten-Star DVD
Review: Think you've seen this film before? Well, so did I ... once in a movie theatre in the 1960's, then again on VHS and LaserDisc in the 1990's. But after viewing this Platinum Edition on DVD, I now realize that in truth, I have only seen pale imitations of "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs" in the past! That's how incredible this newly restored animated classic looks on DVD. Never before has the picture looked so crisp, clean, and gorgeous in vivid three-strip Technicolor; never before has the soundtrack offered such an amazing range of clarity. All the critical superlatives that have become cliches through overuse genuinely apply here: the video and sound transfers are dazzling! amazing! breathtaking! exquisite! If you, like I, have in the past respected the film mainly for its historical importance as Walt Disney's first full-length animated feature, prepare to reappreciate it as a phenomenal visual experience.As if the feature were not more than enough, the Disney Company has gone all-out in packaging the DVD with a plethora of bonus features that will appeal to a broad range of viewers. There are a "sing-along" for the tykes; a video game for the kids; deleted concepts and original storyboard drawing for the film buffs; and much, much, much more. Literally, I have spent over two hours exploring all the extra features, and still haven't experienced them all! The two discs are delightfully overwhelming, and represent an incredible value for your money. This is one DVD package that is instantly a classic in - and of - itself, and a must-have for your home video collection!
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Summary: Disney has outdone themselves, truly spectacular DVD
Review: WOW! This is one heck of a DVD! The extras are endless and a blast to boot, I spent over 3 hours just with the features alone, there are interactive tours, video games, commentaries, music videos, old animation scenes, and tons of other stuff. The movie speaks for itself, classic disney, the transfer is excellent for a film of this age. With this DVD Disney shows us that they can make DVD's that can appeal to anyone, young or old, this ranks up there with the Terminator 2 DVD as one of the best ever, if you are a fan of this movie or if you have kids, don't miss this DVD
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Summary: The Classic Disney film in a DVD Edition for the Ages
Review: It is clear from the DVD edition that Disney has put together for "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs," the beloved film enshrined in cinema history as the first full-length animated film, that this is the standard by which all future Disney releases will be judged. Your kids or grandchildren might find the animation to be somewhat quaint, but they will certainly be impressed by this "Immersive 2-Disc DVD Experience." There is so much to do with the extras that they might even forget to actually watch the movie, which has been digitally restored. However, this would be a big mistake as you are not going to be able to solve the puzzles and win "Dopey's Wild Mine Ride" game if you have not seen the film. Everything is hosted by either Roy Disney or the Magic Mirror on the Wall (you have to love that that dry sense of humor), and what they have on the first disc along with the movie is enough to thrill any fan of Snow White. You can listen to Barbra Streisand sing "Some Day My Prince Will Come" or you can all sing the Karaoke version of "Heigh-Ho." Then there is "The Making of 'Snow White'" documentary, the aduio commentary and even the Silly Symphony cartoon "Goddess of Spring." And all of this is before you even get to the second disc where you are simply going to find what must be EVERYTHING Disney has relating to this film as we explore "The Legacy of 'Snow White.'" There are not just deleted scenes and a deleted song ("You're Never Too Old To Be Young"), there are abandoned concepts for several scenes, such as a "fantasy version" of "Some Day My Prince Will Come." Just look at the Edition Details for this DVD: have you ever seen a list that long? It took me the entire weekend just to get through MOST of what is on this DVD. Yes, you bought the Disney animated films on videotape and then you went out and got them on DVD. But the extras alone are worth the price of this first "Platinum Edition." Most importantly, Disney has clearly made a covenant with its audience that this is indeed the level of excellence they will do with their entire collection of classic films and I only hope they do this not just for "Pinocchio" but also for "Mary Poppins" as well. This is what happens when a studio cherishes its classic films as much as we do.
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Summary: Disney Magic Makes SNOW WHITE Classic DVD
Review: I was extremely excited to receive this DVD.... Upon opening it, one gets the feeling that it is truly a special edition. The packaging is very nice: the DVD box is sturdy with two openings for each disk. The pamphlet inside the DVD is gorgeously produced and very helpful. My first impression is that Disney has spent much time making this DVD user-friendly. There is an abundance of directions and drawings showing you what is on the disk and how to get there. Since there are two disks and a KINGDOM of information to pour through, these directions are very welcome (even to this seasoned DVD-viewer!) Disney pulls out some familiar faces to make the experience as warm as possible: Disney himself appears in various footage; Angela Lansbury narrates the documentary and provides a "tour" of the disks; Michael Eisner shows up; and Barbra Streisand sings a specially recorded version of "Some Day My Prince Will Come". SNOW WHITE, the movie, looks gorgeous and, although old fashioned, is quite wonderful. SNOW WHITE, the double-disk, is a lot of information to wade through. I am amazed at the amount of behind-the-scenes film that exists! Disney must have suspected that he was creating a classic - he filmed every aspect of it! I especially enjoy the HALL OF ART section. There are 3 halls of various story art (i.e. "The cottage"; "The castle"; "the Forest"; etc.) Although initially I found it hard to move from hall to hall, I eventually figured it out. The animated HALLS are extraordinary and the art that "hangs" there is incredible -- various renderings and attempts at bringing the story and locales of SNOW WHITE alive. It's even more incredible that Disney Co. held on to these papers for all these years. Well, in case you can't tell, I highly recommend the special SNOW WHITE disks. You will spend days looking at everything that is included -- or you can opt to spend an hour and a half viewing the original,gorgeous film that started the Disney empire....
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Summary: Cannot be without.
Review: When I was a little girl, I used to enjoy watching parts of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs on the Mickey Mouse Club. It is an excellent movie classic and it always brings me back to my childhood days. Fantasy is one of my favorite hobbies. To escape to another world without being disturb with the reality of this one. It is one of my favorite things to do, escape. I was never able to see the entire movie. The graphics and the color has captured my fantasy world and beyond... It is just a fantastic movie. I also am interested in other Walt Disney movies that I have not seen as of yet. I bought it for my granddaughter who is my only girl out of 11 boys. (6 generations of boys only) It is one of my most treasureable collectables that I will keep forever. I'm glad that they put it into DVD. I cannot be without it.
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Summary: A Happy Movie
Review: Buy this one for your kids, They'll love the Disney magic and songs. Adults will like it too.
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Summary: WOW
Review: Before we go into any details, I suggest you put on your protective goggles, strap in and go for the main feature. Prepare to be dazzled with sharp images and excellent sound that stay true to the original film. As with all Disney products there is a lot of schmaltz explaining to themselves of how great they are. In this case, I will have to agree with them. The platinum edition of " Snow White and the seven Dwarfs" makes it well worth trading in your old version or just retiring it. The two-disk edition has more information than can be absorbed in one sitting. Amazon did a good job of defining all the DVD goodies. However I must mention a few. This takes advantage of your remote control for navigation. To help you decide you have the magic mirror as a guide through both disks and all the feature sections. The magic mirror reminds me of the morose robot in Douglas Adams' "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy." The only negative comment I have is on the second disk as you navigate the menus do not highlight like they should and leave you guessing as to what you have selected until you press the OK button. If I had looked at the features first I would have found a game. "Dopey's Wild Mine Ride", that required me to go back to the feature, as I could not remember all the details it asked about. Some of the feature information is redundant. Some will require reading. One of the posters that were displayed looked like an advertisement for "Campbell's Cream of Dwarfs Soup." There is a Barbra Streisand version of "Some Day My Prince Will Come" which was distracting (no offence Barbra) and would have been much better left sounding like Janet McDonald. The printed Grimm's version of Snow White story was an eye opener. You know when things are not as good, exciting, or scary as you remember. Well surprise this movie is as good, as exciting as scary and many time down right hilarious.
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Summary: You have to get this!
Review: This is going to be the best DVD! All the special features, and not only that but you have hosts to guide you through the selection. You can actually enter the lands of Snow White. Not to mention the film itself has been completely restored. Like all the other reviews of this DVD have been saying, pre-order the movie today!
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Summary: A Child's Dream Told As An Animated Masterpiece!
Review: Snow White is the first full length animated featured film Disney ever released and it is the most well rounded of them all. It may not have the most dazzling animation that belongs to Pinochio or the best music that's Fantasia but Snow White has the most heart of all the Disney flicks - even the ones made today! Teh story should be familiar to everyone buy now a beautiful young Snow White is hated by her Evil but beautiful Stepmother. So with the Stepmother being the Queen and Snow white the princess she is cast out of the royal home and into the forrest. As the DVD unravelles images and fears of childhood pop in your mind faster then Orville Reddenbaucher in a microwave! When Snow White is about to be killed by a huntsman who is fulfilling the queens first attempt to kill her, the shadow his large frame casts over her demure frame still shakes the viewers nerves. The glit of the knife and the glowing green in the hunters eyes is just a sight to behold! When I first saw this film as a child two images were etched into my mind the; the image of Snow White running through the forrest, her milk colored skin being dimmed by the dark night and the shadows from the trees that seem to be alive-tugging and pulling on Snow White as she runs for her life! The other image is the coffin. The glass shimmers and the sun light's rays seem to dance revealing a surreal image of sorrow and pain for the seven dwarfs (Doc's my favorite) and animals who surrond it. All though it has been years- almost 70 infact the DVD transfer is perfect. The colors pop and the 3D effect of the flick is not lost for a second the image is so clear and wonderous that you can make out the Dwarfs buy the color of their clothes. Snow White And The Seven Dwarfs is a hand drawn masterpiece! The animation is so precise and the film so entrancing and atmospheric that it seems to unravel like a dream. Remember when you were little and you played alone in your room you never really did some wher ein the back of your mind you had a friend or an audience or played with your toys in your mind first and then you ran to go make your daydream come to life through your toys! Well, Snow White is like the ultimate kids dream that every child has had. It turns the viewer into a star letting your screams, cheers and laughter blend into the story by not only giving you a reason to react but a reason to watch it over and over again and the reason is Snow White she is every child before the world shapes us. Disney gives the adult the ultimate DVD the extras are so and enthralling that the hours Disney put into them seems to fly buy! The film Snow White And The Seven Dwarfs is a must own! Rather its the first time the animals meet the outcasted Snow White or the singing of "Whistle While You Work" you will find yourself living in the dreams of the past and the viewing of this flick in the present!
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Summary: The Fairest DVD of them all
Review: SNOW WHITE was the first full length animated feature. It redefined animation and made it a viable storytelling tool. So, it's only right that SNOW WHITE would be released on the DVD that redefines the DVD medium. The basis for the 2 disc set is the classic story of the beautiful Princess who befriends seven dwarfs. There's an evil witch, a poisoned apple and even a Prince on horseback. But, you know that already. The entire film was created the long way. Meaning, there was no previous film to look back to for guidance. Everything was being done for the first time. The result is several short length features combined into one cohesive storyline. The results are remarkable and, although the pacing is slow by today's standards, we are blessed to have it. The animation is top notch as is the unforgettable musical score and characterizations. When transferring the film to DVD, it went through a digital video process that resulted in a clarity unseen on DVD to date. The results are startling. The THX quality audio is also top notch. But, in addition to the wonderful film is a diamond mine worth of extra materials. In fact, there is such a large collection of material that to view it all would be confusing. Don't worry, they've got that covered. This is all presented to you by the magic mirror. He guides you through your options with fun commentary and the help of several all stars. In fact, this process is so well done, this is also a good DVD to introduce someone to the medium in general! I give this film a great Heigh Ho! Walt would be proud.
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