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Bambi (1942)

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Reviews Counted:38

Fresh:34

Rotten:4

Average Rating:8/10

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

Runtime: 69 mins

Genre: Childrens

Synopsis: 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... 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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    Short and to the point, Bambi is an enduring classic.

    Full Review Source: DVDTown.com | comment Comment
    02/20/05
    John J. Puccio
    John J. Puccio
    DVDTown.com

    The fun and fear, the silliness and heartbreak, are taken to vivid extremes by Walt's entwining of high art and what snobs will always deride as Disney-kitsch.

    Full Review Source: Empire Magazine | comment Comment
    02/02/05
    Andrew Osmond
    Andrew Osmond
    Empire Magazine

    Click to read the article.

    Full Review Source: StaciWilson.com | comment Comment
    12/31/04
    Staci Layne Wilson
    Staci Layne Wilson
    StaciWilson.com

    No review available.

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    06/18/04
    Nicolas Lacroix
    Nicolas Lacroix
    EnPrimeur.ca

    Overrated by people who never read the original book and think kids' voices with speech impediments are cute.

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    06/17/04
    Luke Y. Thompson
    Luke Y. Thompson
    New Times

    No review available.

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    04/02/04
    Daniel M. Kimmel
    Daniel M. Kimmel
    Worcester Telegram & Gazette

    It still brings tears to my eyes. Disney at its finest.

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    07/16/03
    Alex Sandell
    Alex Sandell
    Juicy Cerebellum

    No review available.

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    07/15/03
    Blake French
    Blake French
    NutzWorld

    In colors that would surprise even the spectrum itself, Disney's cartoon craftsmen have re-created a woodland that shimmers and glows and darkens altogether magically.

    Full Review Source: New York Times | comment Comment
    05/21/03
    Theodore Strauss
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    New York Times

    No review available.

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    03/17/03
    Josh Gilchrist
    Josh Gilchrist
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    No review available.

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    02/14/03
    Robert Roten
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    11/15/02
    Jeffrey Westhoff
    Jeffrey Westhoff
    Northwest Herald (Crystal Lake, IL)

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    10/10/02
    Audrey Rock-Richardson
    Audrey Rock-Richardson
    Tooele Transcript-Bulletin (Utah)

    ... introduced us to a Hobbesian world where bad things could happen to the adorable, and sent thousands of children blubbering into theater lobbies around the world.

    Full Review Source: Arkansas Democrat-Gazette | comment Comment
    08/29/02
    Philip Martin
    Philip Martin
    Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

    sad beyond belief, but lovely to look at and listen to

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    08/04/02
    James Sanford
    James Sanford
    Kalamazoo Gazette

    Beautiful in every sense of the word. I consider it the finest Disney Classic out there.

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    07/25/02
    Scott Weinberg
    Scott Weinberg
    eFilmCritic.com

    A brilliantly animated, heart-tugging parable.

    Full Review Source: TV Guide's Movie Guide | comment Comment
    01/01/00
    TV Guide's Movie Guide

    Bambi is probably one of the best movies ever made, if not THE best.

    Full Review Source: Cinemaphile.org | comment Comment
    01/01/00
    David Keyes
    David Keyes
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