The Aristocats

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Summary: ick
Review: I tottally hate this movie. There were these singing cats that sang :"Everybody! Everybody! Everybody wants to be a cat! Everybody! everybody! Everybody wants to be a cat!" Its about cats and pleased me when i was 5.

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Summary: Excellent movie for younger kids
Review: This movie is in the old Disney fashion. This would never win an academy award but for that reason it makes a great movie for little kids. Unlike the Disney movies of the past decade, violence is very minimal to almost non-existant. The "villain" in this movie - a greedy but likable butler - is baffoonish and not prone to causing nightmares. All the music is fun and upbeat. Lots of sassy talking animals. The humor and tone is very similar to Disney's Robin Hood - another movie for good clean fun. My 2 year old LOVES the Aristocats.

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Summary: Good Disney Fun!
Review: Aristocats is not the most classic Disney movie ever, but it is a classic to say the least. It's great for all children, since there are no scary moments. There are the usual memorable songs, and jokes for you to laugh at (of course!). It's another fun Disney movie worth watching. This is a great DVD, so don't miss out on buying it!

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Summary: The Aristocats
Review: I first saw this movie when it was first released in 1970 when I was 9. I loved it as did my little sister and parents. I liked the little mouse Rochfert the best. And it made me sad many years later when I took my grandmother to see this movie on a re-release to the theaters and saw it horribly edited and Rochfert's role almost nonexistant. Even today when I bought the vhs of The Aristocats, his role was smaller than it was in 1970. He was the narrator and made it a point to let us know of his fondness for the stories of Sherlock Holmes. I do hope that some time in the future this movie can be restored to its original beauty.

Still the movie is fun and the music is wonderful. Phil Harris and Eva Gabor were great in their respective roles and the kittens made me laugh. Another enjoyable moment happens when O'Mally introduces Duchess and her kittens to his music making pals and a night of music and dance occurs.

One point should be made to other people who missed it, there was some violence in this movie, though small in content it is still there. It occurs in the climax when the butler tries to get Duchess and her children for the last time and ends up being done in by all the animals.

This a Disney keeper and should be part of anyone's video library, even in its edited form.

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Summary: Perfect! A non-violent, charming movie for little ones
Review: With all of the violent cartoons out today, we looked long and hard for something like Aristocats to share with our daughter. She is sensitive to angry voices and loud noises so it was difficult to find a movie or cartoon that she could enjoy without having to skip the violent or noisy scenes.

Aristocats is such a perfect little show for her to watch over and over, she now knows all of the songs, imitates the kittens and runs through the house calling "Duchess, kittens, where are you??"

If you want your child to enjoy Disney classics without the witches and mean-spirited people, or worse, the later movies with violence and loud, angry voices throughout, this is the best chance you have to show your child the lighter, gentler side of Disney.

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Summary: A Fabulous Childrens movie for all ages young and old
Review: I think the story is about life in an animated style. It has lessons for all to learn about and those we remember to reflect back on. I felt the tom cat and the band of cats was especially unique and gave the movie a touch of jazz by their actions and their music. I am hoping everyone can watch this and enjoy it.

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Summary: Fun, but not "fun"tastic.
Review: This is the first animated feature that was released after Walt Disney's death, and it shows. While the film is pleasant, the meandering plot, rehashed jokes, and long chase scenes may leave some viewers wishing for more classical animated fare.

If you are a Disney completist, this is definitely worth buying, and it's alright for something new to watch... nothing outstanding though. Very much a "middle-of-the-road" picture.

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Summary: Great for a cat lover!
Review: So what dose happen when a rich wonderful Cat and her three kittens get put into a will to inherit there masters fortune? What happens when a jelous butler tries to get rid of the four cats in order to get the money? And what happend when an alley cat is there only hope to get home. Well you got this video. Being a cat lover myself I jumped to rent it when it was re-released a couple of years ago and I thought it was a great movie. Being a Disney movie you can expect laughs, a little bit of action, and puppy opps kitty love. Though not my favriote animated movie it sure is a good one.

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Summary: Wonderful film!
Review: I'm so glad that Disney made this film. I much prefer the more innocent Disney movies of the past. Movies like Lady and the Tramp and The Aristocats are truly fun, wholesome entertainment. Don't get me started on the new Disney films which are way too interested in pushing hit pop songs and attracting adults with more action, violence, and suggestive dialogue. I know things can't stay the same so I'm glad we have this film from a more innocent era. I particularly like the fact that the pacing is relaxed and the villain is not very scary. I'm always looking for what I call "calm" movies and videos for my 2 and a half year old. I don't want him seeing frightening or fast-paced images. Lady and the Tramp and Emmet Otter's Jug Band Christmas are other great shows for young viewers. Unlike the sterile environment of the Teletubbies, these movies are full of wonderful images and interesting music. I find the backdrop drawings extremely interesting and stylized. I also like the setting of the film (France) as opposed to the mainly exotic locations lately of Disney films.

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Summary: Good, not great
Review: Our two year old gives it two enthusiastic thumbs up, but the animation and story were much better done in "Lady and the Tramp".

Ignore the misinformed complaints about the screen format. It is presented in its original theatrical (not widescreen) 1:1.33 format.