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Summary: An EXCELLENT film gets a pretty good DVD treatment....
Review: but it's not exactly worthy of the "Special Edition" distinction. Honestly, there really isn't a great deal of extra stuff here, apart from a somewhat skimpy art gallery, the obligatory trailers, a music video you'll probably watch exactly once, and a so-so featurette. Still, the video transfer is quite nice, and the bright, vivid colors practically pop off the screen. I must say that I'm a little disappointed by the number of negative reviws here, but to each his own, I guess... to me, this film is beautifully surreal, and never ever fails to make me smile from ear to ear. Comparisons to Tim Burton's stunning Nightmare Before Christmas are probably inevitable, but really aren't fair. This is a far more lighthearted outing, colorful and fast-paced, but not nearly as ambitious or artistic as Burton's epic. Then again, it's highly doubtful that ANY stop-motion film will ever top the genius of Burton's lovingly crafted magnum opus. Stylistic similarities between the two films are definitely apparent (look for a cameo, of sorts, from Jack Skellington in the pirate ship sequence), but James and the Giant Peach, instead of feeling like a second-rate knockoff, manages to establish its own very appealing identity. It's the epitome of a storybook come to life, and makes for a highly enjoyable watch. Plus, any film that features the exquisite Joanna Lumley (of Ab/Fab fame) is fine by me. Overall, a 5-star movie with a 4-star (well, 4 1/2, really) DVD that is wholeheartedly recommended for imaginative adults and intelligent children everywhere.
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Summary: The Tale of a Peach, Only 100 Times Bigger
Review: I was lucky enough to visit the set of this film in San Francisco while it was in production. Perhaps that explains my fondness for "Peach," being able to believe the life in these characters that I remember seeing as the less than foot-high puppets they really are. It's easy for the viewer to suspend disbelief watching precious, big-headed James on his adventures, especially in the warm-hued, sticky-walled confines of the half-eaten inside of a giant peach. Credit is due of course to author Roald Dahl's fantastic story.
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Summary: As I Picture It
Review: James and the Giant Peach in this production using entirely computer animation is exactly how I picture the classic children's book. The voices of Jane Leeves, Peter Dreyfuss, Paul Terry are among the cast of talented voices that make this bizarre, but lovable book come to life. Recommended with this movie: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Lemony Snicket, A Wrinkle in Time, and the Nightmare Before Christmas.
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Summary: i love it!!!
Review: i loved this movie!!! i thought that it was the best one i have seen in my entire life. i thought it was hilarious when james said "i finished all the chores", and then sponge says "what a coincidence, we just finished all the dinner", and i also thought it was funny when james saw the fish heads in the oven, and then sponge, noting the disgusted expression says "oh do let me guess, they're not good enough for him!!!!" i seriously think that joanna lumley and miriam margolyes should be comedians, especially miriam margolyes!!
overall i think that this is a great film, and it is also very humorous!!
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Summary: REALLY THREE AND A HALF.
Review: THIS MOVIE WAS NOT WHAT I EXPECTED IT TO BE.I EXPECTED IT TO BE KINDA FUNNY,AND HAVE BETTER ANIMATION.IT WAS`NT THAT BAD,IT JUST WAS`NT WAHAT I EXPECTED IT TO BE FROM THE PREVIEWS!
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Summary: Roald Dahl is the best author!!! LSMS
Review: We watch this movie, which is really quite different from the book, and he dances around, singing the songs. It's an enjoyable movie. The special effects are amazing. This DVD has a bit about how the creatures had to be moved for every screen shot; it was really interesting to watch that part.
There are quite a few scary parts to this movie. The shark that chases the peach is pretty scary for kids. The underwater scene has some scary parts (and skeletons!). The aunts are horrible people well-played by good actresses. The kid is adorable and does a good job, too.
If you know the book: there are no Cloud Men in this movie.
It's a good movie. My friend's daughter said it was "scary" and wouldn't watch it, though. My two don't seem to mind.
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Summary: Perfect for Children; Fails to Entertain Adults
Review: All children should see this, better yet -read it. The book was actually read to my class by our fifth grade teacher and our imaginations really soared. The movie is a let down from the world I imagined. Also, this movie is not suitable for adults. It hardly held my attention, the songs are weak, and there is very little (if any) embedded adult humor. Adult Burton enthusiasts should avoid this movie.
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