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Summary: Sad but still a classic
Review: Come on people. Get over your fears that your child will be permanently scarred and/or a juvenile delinquent just becuase they watch something that isn't totally sugar-coated, and then show them a great movie like this. I'll admit, this is undoubtedly one of the saddest movies in my memory, but that doesn't change the fact that it is a classic and should be a part of every kid's life. Disney movies are such a huge part of my life, I don't know what I'd be like if I was banned from watching them. Whatever, it's your decision and everything, but all this censorship is only going to make things go more down the toilet than they already have.
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Summary: Nostalgic Classic
Review: I remember when I first saw this as a young child, I couldn't believe how horrible it was for him to get separated from his mother. Also, I remember being really scared during the dream sequence with the dancing clowns.Watching it again, after so many years, the clowns still scare me, but the mother child separation isn't so terribly angsty for me anymore, which might have to do with growing up. This is a great movie for young children because it deals so well with the parent-child bond. It also teaches children to believe in themselves and not be ashamed of their differences.
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Summary: Enjoy the movie for what it is
Review: I know that people will sit at the compter screen and write the stereotypes of movies. For what ever purpose they do it for, they are in every movie. I have watched Dumbo every single day when I was little. I didn't sit there and analyze every little detail about it. It's a great movie for kids to watch because it is entertaining. I am 18 now and I still watch it. Does it mean I need to grow up? No,because I know that every person has a favorite things that go over board on every once in a while and they go crazy. Just enjoy the movie for what it is,not what things stand for throughout the movie. When you do that,you loose the whole concept of it.
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Summary: Cute Movie With a Good Message about Not Being Mean!
Review: I watched Dumbo with my nephews and a kid I used to babysit when I was a teenager and I thought it was such a cute movie and also very heartwarming and I liked the message that the movie was trying to make about not being cruel and teasing because someone is different like say for example not making fun of someone for having large ears, etc. Basically I think this is just a really cute movie and I enjoyed watching it.
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Summary: Disney's 4th Animated Masterpiece!
Review: After the financial failures of both Pinocchio and Fantasia, Dumbo was a smash success, the film told the sweet and simple story of a little baby elephant who had a small, but big problem, his ears were so big that everyone teased him and made fun of him, his beloved mother was locked up after trying to defend him from a bunch of mean kids and Dumbo is alone facing a world of injustice, luckily for him, a small mouse friend named Timothy will help him find that his great ears can be used to fly. This is one of Disney's sweetest tales, although it is many times unfairly described as racist, and now it's time for me to say what I feel about his racism. We see a scene where all these black men are working on setting up the circus, all of them black, well that is no reason to say that the film is racist since "racism" is the belief that one race is better than another or it also means being descriminated due to someone's skin color, well that isn't happening in this scene, it is just describing how things were back in the days, these men are not being descriminated. So back to the film, it is great and one of Disney's shortest since it does not even reach the 70 minutes. The DVD is exactly what a Disney standard should be, it brings many different bonus features and one or two classic cartoons, a DVD that all Disney fans should own.
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Summary: RACIAL STEREOTYPE ONLY CLOUD HANGING OVER THIS CLASSIC
Review: If you've read some of the reviews bellow, you'll notice alot of defending of this film going on. Yea, a member of the PC police wrote a review saying they'd ban there kid from watching this crule, insensative, irresponsible cartoon. Here's a list of why this film is a great opportunity to entertain AND educate your kids; EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES
-You can use this film to discuss how cruel teasing can affect others. The teasers are THE BAD GUYS!!
-Point out how hurtful bahaving in an exclusive manner can be.
-Discuss how "Dumbo" perseveres dispite the opinions of others.
-IF they ask, point out how bad things CAN happen when you use drugs or alchohol.
-Talk about how cultural sensativities have changed since the 1940s. (The crows stereotyped as "blacks" is actually pretty shameful. I don't point this out because my kids don't get it.) ENTERTAIN
-extremely pure and simple story. Kids love this film.
-"Casey Junior" song stick in your brain. My 20 month old is enthralled by the train.
-"Elephants on Parade" is a real "Trip". It is more remarkable when you consider the lack of computer technology at the time.
-The faceless "roust-abouts" are a little creepy, but my kids survived.
-The ending is as sugar-coated as you would ever want, which is why people love this film. DVD
-Totally re-mastered. Flawless.
-2 shorts related to flying and elephants are ok.
-Black and White Sound stage clip from "The Ruluctant Dragon" is pretty cool.
-Enough extras for a couple of hours. I think the main take-away from this review is that;
-you can choose to protect your kids from everything
or
-you can teach them how to cope with situatutions that they will inevitably encounter. I certainly would not ban my kids from seeing an imaginative art peice like "Dumbo". In the famous words of Dori in "Finding Nemo"... "If you don't let anything happen to him, then nothing will happen to him. Not much fun for little Elmo".
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Summary: Touching and Endearing
Review: For me, the most interesting thing about "Dumbo" is it's history. It was made during the war and Walt needed something that was inexpensive to make, so he bought the rights to the children's book of the same name. The film is only 64 minuites long, but if it where any longer,it would get boring. What's trueley remarkable about "Dumbo" is that the main character never talks, but is able to express so much emotion. The scene where Mrs. Jumbo is cradeling Dumbo with her trunk from inside her jail cell is one of the most touching moments in Disney history. The picture and sound is restored and the special features are pretty good. I wish it would have gotten a 2-disc release because I know Disney has more content in there vaults that they could have filled up another disc with. And the work in progress trailor for "Dumbo 2" disturbes me. I wish Disney wouldn't make sequels to films Walt made.
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Summary: Dumbo - Why is it wrong?!
Review: I do not agree with the parental advice given in other reviews not to show DUMBO to children. As it is their opinion, I will give you mine. There is absolutely nothing wrong with Dumbo. Nothing in the movie will scar a child. In fact, I remember latching onto my family as a young child after watching it. It is a movie that really makes you be thankful for those around you. I think it's one of the best Disney films ever made. Personally, I think it was made in the prime of Disney movies. More recent Disney movies (made after Lion King and Aladin) don't even compare to the depths and wonder of the older classics. The animation is stunning for the time, and the little details and scenes are just wonderful. Although it is a sad watch, lessons are taught and it is just a great movie. I'm VERY glad to have seen it quite a few times as a child.
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Summary: NEAR PRISTINE DVD of a DISNEY CLASSIC
Review: "Dumbo" is the delightful tale of a floppy-eared elephant who comes into his own when he realizes, with the aid of a mouse, that he can fly. Filled with Uncle Walt's masterful gifts of storytelling and memorable music, this is a genuine treasure that, no matter your age, will leave you tune-filled and tappin'. Oh, for those new to the film, for the scene in which Dumbo's mother is imprisoned...bring Kleenex. Coupled with the song, 'Baby Mine', it's truly heart-breaking.
TRANSFER: Outstanding. A rich and vibrant animated picture that completely captures the spirit and vitality of the subject. There is a bit of film grain present and some minor age related artifacts. Also, some edge enhancement does crop up now and then - but these do not detract from the visual presentation. Colors are solid and vibrant. Contrast levels are bang on. The audio has been remastered and remixed and is very nicely spread out over all your speakers.
EXTRAS: A making-of, some short subjects and a theatrical trailer. All-in-all, great good fun.
BOTTOM LINE: "Dumbo" is a family classic. It sparkles with the kind of innocence and mastery of the craft of animation that is sadly lacking in Disney's current crop of feature films.
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Summary: I love this Movie!
Review: If i could, i would rate this movie 100 stars! I watched Dumbo when i was a little kid, and i loved it. Our old tape is so used that it has a funny hum when played. Anyone who calls this movie disturbing or scary is probably disturbed and scary themselves. This is a classic! It's sweet and powerful all at once, and has a lot more feeling than newer movies which are just scene after scene of blah.
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