The Dog of Flanders

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Summary: so, so,
Review: Regarding DVD, there is no bonus material.It's stereo, and beautiful color, but that's it. It's just a movie, that's it. Quality is typical Japanimation. There is no facial expression of character, which is odd to me...

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Summary: Pioneer DVD Shames The Movie
Review: This classic from the World Masterpiece Theater series gets seriously botched by Pioneer Entertainment. First Off, this is the EDITED VERSION, and ONLY the EDITED VERSION! Scenes were cut from the original Japanese theatrical release to 'tame the violence to the dog' sequences, which were some important moments. Also, the original Japanese dialogue is nowhere on this disc.
But for some reason, the VHS release comes in either edited and dubbed, or widescreen uncut japanese with english subtitles.
My opinion is to go for the subtitled uncut version on VHS. Either that or somehow find the original series that aired on Japanese TV years ago to get the full story.
This movie is an absolute treasure in many Japanese childrens' childhoods, and now pioneer disgraces the DVD format.
5 stars for the movie, and 4 stars gets retracted for the butchering.

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Summary: One of the best......
Review: This is a stunning animated feature with simple yet effective animation and a beautiful soundtrack. A powerful story of a boy and his dog, together through thick and thin that has been around for more than a century.

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Summary: One of the best......
Review: This is a stunning animated feature with simple yet effective animation and a beautiful soundtrack. A powerful story of a boy and his dog, together through thick and thin that has been around for more than a century.

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Summary: This is not 1975, but 1999 version.
Review: This movie is based on TV animation which was produced in 1975, but completely re-produced. I think this is much better than US version directed by Kevin Brodie, which was mess.

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Summary: This movie is very good but as DVD not so good
Review: This movie is good but as DVD not so good because they do not have any good feature as DVD and it is just like video tape. No switching languages.
I usually do not like English dubed version but this one is really good. I think this movie is good in English because there is no jokes. If we translate jokes to different cultures, sometime it is hard or almost imposible. For example Pokemon in Japanese is so good but in English not so good.
This story might be sad but in Christian world it is supoosed be happy ending because they went to heaven. I am not a Christian sot that the most important thing is that both Patrasche and Nello were together when they died.
Some review say it is bad for kids but in Japan this stroy is made for kids. Kids should know sadness, too. And they should know they have better life than these poor people and dogs.

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Summary: Awesome
Review: what can i say this IS the 1st animated title i have cried to, i had to shut the door so no one in the household could see me. beautiful imagery abound, a very touching story of a young artist his dog and the people who enter his life. it is a must see so just watch it.

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Summary: Oh Boy, Did I Cry, And How!
Review: Where do I start, without giving anything away? I watched this movie yesterday with my daughter. We were thinking, "La-tee-da, a happy movie, with beautiful Japanese animation (in the tradition of Kiki's Delivery Service and Totoro), about a boy and his dog . . ." And boy, were we in for a loo-loo of a surprise. I never cried so much at an animated movie, I gave myself one mondo killer headache, attempting to retain some composure for my child's sake, but lost it in the end, and we both sat there, in her room and cried together. She summed things up pretty well, when she said, "Mommy, sometimes sad movies are still beautiful." And this one is a beautiful story indeed.
The movie is about a poor,young boy and his love for his dog.(and vice versa) He lives an oh-so-humble, but happy life with his aging grandfather. The movie tells the story of how his life then changes, based on the actions/thoughts of those around him. It's also about art/love and the beauty of art, as the young boy, the center of the movie, Nello, loves to draw, and does it well. He longs to see some of the paintings of Reubens,but cannot afford the cost of viewing the paintings.
I guess the overall message of the movie is that, God is beauty and art and love and the three of these things are all one giant amorphous blob of , well, blob of goodness . . .and that human lives are fragile and finite.
I wouldn't recommend this for the very young, and would suggest parents view the entire movie (with tissue nearby) before showing to the kiddies.