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Bambi (1942)

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Reviews Counted: 37

Fresh: 33

Rotten:4

Average Rating: 7.9/10

Consensus: Elegantly animated and deeply touching, Bambi is an enduring, endearing, and moving Disney classic.

Runtime: 69 mins

Genre: Childrens

Synopsis: In Disney's spectacularly animated forest fable, a fawn named Bambi is born, destined to become "Prince of the Forest." He soon befriends other woodland creatures such as Flower, a bashful skunk,... In Disney's spectacularly animated forest fable, a fawn named Bambi is born, destined to become "Prince of the Forest." He soon befriends other woodland creatures such as Flower, a bashful skunk, and Thumper, an outgoing rabbit. As the years pass, they encounter a number of life's lessons in the woods, including the death of Bambi's mother at the hands of hunters. Eventually, Bambi comes of age, completing the cycle of life and taking his father's place. Based on the classic novel by Felix Salten, BAMBI demonstrates the strength of family values and camaraderie. Director David Hand adds a mixture of great songs and life-like backgrounds to make this early Disney film an unforgettable film classic for all ages. [More]

Starring: Peter Behn, Paula Winslowe, Bobby Stewart, Cammie King

Starring: Peter Behn, Paula Winslowe, Bobby Stewart, Cammie King, Donnie Dunagan, Hardie Albright, John Sutherland, Sam Edwards, Sterling Holloway, Ann Gillis

Director: David D. Hand

Director: David D. Hand
Producer: Walt Disney
Story: Felix Salten
Composer: Frank Churchill, Edward Plumb

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Mar 1, 2005

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  • Bambi Special Edition
  • The forest comes alive with BAMBI, the critically acclaimed coming-of-age story that has thrilled and entertained generations of fans. Now digitally restored with state-of-the-art technology, BAMBI sparkles in this new Special Edition. This grand adventure is full of humor, heart, and the most beloved characters of all time -- Bambi, the wide-eyed fawn, his playful pal Thumper, the lovable skunk Flower, and wise Friend Owl. Featuring breathtakingly beautiful artwork and Academy Award(R)- nominated music (1942, Best Scoring Of A Dramatic Or Comedy Picture and Best Song, "Love Is A Song") Bambi's story unfolds from season to season as the young prince of the forest learns valuable lessons about friendship, love, and the miracle of life. Everyone will be "twitterpated" by this endearing classic tale of BAMBI, one of Walt Disney's greatest triumphs and a film experience you'll never forget.
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    Full Review Source: Decent Films Guide | comment Comment
    10/29/08
    Steven D. Greydanus
    Decent Films Guide

    This animated feature based on Felix Salten's book about the coming of age of a fawn and his various forest friends (including the beloved Thumper) does convey some of the primal emotional power of Disney's features during this period.

    Full Review Source: Chicago Reader | comment Comment
    09/03/08
    Jonathan Rosenbaum
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    For the first time, Disney has done his backgrounds in oils instead of watercolors. The result is striking.

    Full Review Source: TIME Magazine | comment Comment
    09/02/08
    TIME Magazine
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    The glow and texture of the Disney brush reach new heights, especially in the treatment of a summer thunderstorm and a raging snowstorm.

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    09/02/08
    Variety Staff
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    A beautifully realised milestone in children's animation that balances outright sentiment with gentle wit, and negotiates its darker moments with skill.

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    09/02/08
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    Still a fantastic fable with some excellent animation and a great story

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    08/09/07
    Felix Vasquez Jr.
    Film Threat

    In 1942, the emotional scene in which Bambi's mother is killed by hunters was controversial: Some critics charged that it traumatized young children while defenders claimed that it was honest, realistic, and less graphic than its depiction in the book.

    Full Review Source: EmanuelLevy.Com | comment Comment
    03/30/07
    Emanuel Levy
    EmanuelLevy.Com

    Walt himself would have been proud of the two-disc special edition, which restores the Disney classic back to its original museum-quality luster ... maybe the only missing extra in this treasure is Bambi Meets Godzilla.

    Full Review Source: Boulder Weekly | comment Comment
    04/06/06
    Thomas Delapa
    Boulder Weekly

    From Disney's richest period, interleaving splendid animation with vulgar Americana.

    Full Review Source: Time Out | comment Comment
    01/26/06
    Time Out
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    No review available.

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    07/19/05
    Emanuel Levy
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    Fawn-dly revered Disney classic.

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    06/08/05
    Steve Crum
    Video-Reviewmaster.com

    Among the best Disney animated features

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    05/12/05
    Daniel Eagan
    Film Journal International

    What has been lost in the 60-plus years since its intial release is what a watershed work Bambi was for its time.

    Full Review Source: Mr. Brown's Movies | comment Comment
    05/10/05
    Michael Dequina
    Mr. Brown's Movies

    With an emphasis on character development over plot, the film isn't quite as accessible as some of Disney's more recent efforts...

    Full Review Source: Reel Film Reviews | comment Comment
    05/08/05
    David Nusair
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    There are two ways to look at Bambi/i>: as a museum piece or as entertainment. Focus on the latter and the film unravels.

    Full Review Source: Reno Gazette-Journal | comment Comment
    04/08/05
    Forrest Hartman
    Reno Gazette-Journal

    Some classic sequences, but also too much Disney deer kitsch.

    Full Review Source: Film Threat | comment Comment
    04/07/05
    Phil Hall
    Film Threat

    I had forgotten how utterly, astonishingly beautiful the film is.

    Full Review Source: Combustible Celluloid | comment Comment
    03/03/05
    Jeffrey M. Anderson
    Combustible Celluloid

    “Look, Ma! No fungus and no moss-syphilis!”

    Full Review Source: Slant Magazine | comment 1 Comment
    03/03/05
    Eric Henderson
    Slant Magazine

    Bambi is . . . MALE?!

    Full Review Source: Movie Gurus | comment 2 Comments
    02/28/05
    James O'Ehley
    Movie Gurus

    People just really like cuddly animals, and there's not a dang thing you can do about it.

    Full Review Source: Filmcritic.com | comment Comment
    02/24/05
    Christopher Null
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