FIRST DISNEY CLASSIC SINCE THE '90s!
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Pixar aside, Disney hasn't made a movie this good since the renaissance 90's when we got classics like Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin, The Lion King, Pocahontas, Mulan, and Tarzan.

Tangled is the story of Rapunzel and her long, lustrous, climbable hair, but like any iconic Disney adaptation there's plenty of twists and turns along the way.  The characters are all endlessly interesting, especially the two animal side-kicks who absolutely steal the show (despite being mute.)  The music is good, perhaps not '90s good, but still very enjoyable.  Mother Gothel is among Disney's best villains and her deliciously wicked song "Mother Knows Best" deserves to be among the greatest hits of all Disney musical numbers.

The animation is, of course, breathtaking to behold--especially on Blu Ray.  The attention to detail and setting is what sets Disney apart from other computer animations.  Like the Beast's library or Belle walking through town, there are an endless number of images that will remain frozen in your mind for weeks, months, and probably years at a time.  I collect a lot of Disney movies but I still consider myself somewhat of a snob, if it's not during the Walt era (or one of the better '90s releases) I have a hard time justifying it for my collection.  With Tangled however, it is a no brainer.  This is the stuff of an instant classic, it'll be around for a long time.  You might as well take advantage of it now.
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The Princess and the Frog was one of the most anticipated films of 2009. After Disney new management (under Pixar's John Lasseter and Ed Catmull) decided to reverse that terrible decision of stop producing hand-drawn animated films in favor of the all common CGI ones. Chiken Little was awful, Meet the Robinsons and Bolt were fine but nothing compared to the Pixar films which all are excellent. I waited long to see this film and went to see it the day it opened in theaters. I wasn't dissapointed, the film felt like a return to the 90's Renaissance with beautiful animation, good characters, heart and excellent music. I just hope this trend of quality will continue in future Disney animated films.

The Blu-Ray combo pack does not dissapoint. It offers top-notch picture and sound plus a bunch of bonus features that add to the film value. The DVD looks pretty good and perfect for SD. It also comes with a digital copy. (for me is just a waste of money).

The Princess and the Frog returns to the tradition of great animated Disney films delivering an excellent story, good characters and oustanding music. I totally recommend it. 5 stars. Congratulations for Disney (at last).
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In recent years, by far and large, the name "Disney" has become a bit of a joke. It doesn't carry the clout or respect it once hand. Why?  It's simple - most of their on-screen products these days are terrible, TV series and movies included.

A decade ago, things were different on all fronts for the Mouse House. One of the best series they ever produced (and most mature by far) was GARGOYLES, in 1994 - in fact, it was the last great original series they produced, as far as I'm concerned.  I loved the show and haven't been able to see it in years, so I'm very thankful that it's on DVD, finally.  The first season was definitely the best of the bunch.

...now if only Disney would cash in and please their fans with DVD sets of Ducktales, Talespin, and Darkwing Duck, and I'd be a thoroughly happy Disney fan.

-Tim "Two-Face" Leighton
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This is definitely one of Disney's greatest, classic live action films - a true action adventure story.  I loved this as a child, and even today it still has the same magic.  The special effects withstand the test of time better than most films from this era (perhaps even all), and the acting is top notch all around.  A great family film.

This DVD edition is also wonderful.  The second disc has several extras, the best of which is a near full length "making of."  This is perhaps the best behind the scenes featurette I have seen in a long time!  The film was shot on location in Tobago, and much of what you see in the film is real, not effects.  The tree house was actually built in a real tree, the boys wrestle a real (albeit sedated) anaconda in a real swamp and all the animals were brought in.  This featurette was almost as good as the movie, and really adds to the film experience.  It is narrated by James MacArthur (Fritz) and has interviews with Tommy Kirk (Ernst), Kevin Corcoran (Francis) and clips of John Mills in addition to behind the scenes footage.

A fantastic film that I highly recommend.
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This was one of my favorite movies growing up, and I wanted to introduce it to my 4 year old daughter. We have this on DVD, and I can tell you that Disney pulled out all the stops refurbishing this movie for blu-ray. The picture is very bright and vivid, and the sound is enhanced greatly. Look, this is a classic movie, and if you want to watch it in much higher quality than VHS or DVD, you simply need to own this version!
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I hadn't seen this film in probably 40 years, but once I heard the opening it all started to come back to me. Gulliver's Travels is an early full length animated classic film put out by the Fleischer studio and is it's crown jewel. Unfortunately the film has looked battered was edited in every edition ever released. That is until they released the 60th anniversary edition in 1999. The film looks really good with a crisp picture and 4 audio options including the original soundtrack. I prefer the original, but Dolby Surround was a nice addition.

If you've never seen this film, you may not know what all the "hub-bub" is all about, but for those of us who grew up watching this film, it is a real treasure to see it looking so good! While I don't think the animation is quite up there with Disney's best efforts, the characters and the animation style are certainly beautiful in their own right.

The DVD includes the full film restored (running 76 minutes in the correct aspect ratio!) with 4 audio options, two Gabby cartoons, a small making of Fleischer cartoons from the studio, a restoration comparison of the Superman cartoons and a stills gallery. If you're looking for this film, the 60th anniversary edition is the only option that will satisfy!
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Aladdin was one of our favorite movies as a 90s kid so hubby and I were so excited we can finally have it at home to share with our kids! Plus digital copy to take on the iPad for car rides is priceless!
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FINALLY!  Disney's crowning achievement is finally going to be available in Hi-Def.  I must say Disney is slow to release their catalog in Blu except for their animation but this is so exciting!  I have loved MP for 40 years and now can see it the say it was meant to be seen!
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I remember watching this movie on TV's Walt Disney's Wonderful World of Disney in the 1970s, and I loved it as a kid.  I have tried to find the DVD of this same movie for a while years later, and I am thrilled that Amazon.com has them now, through marketplace sellers! :)  This is a wonderful movie for both kids and adults about Seeing Eye Dogs.
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I loved the $5 price tag on this book before Christmas and was so excited to see all of the "old" Disney stories inside.  These are the classic stories that I grew up with, so I am excited to share these with my 4-yr-old daughter.  The drawings are classic as well, so it's different from most of her other Disney books.
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Great family movie! My children's ages range from 2-22 yrs and all of us loved it! My baby and I  watched it every night before bed for 2 weeks straight! We will enjoy this movie for years to come. It's a must-have for your Disney library!
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When I went to the cinema to watch this movie my expectatives were not very high. Usually a high tech flick, being it a computer animated feature or not, lacks in story or pace or something that keeps it from being  entertaining. Not this time. Thankfuly, the focus of this movie is aimed to  the story itself. The characters in this new classic are endearable, the  story is witty, funny and accesible for kids, the bad guy is really bad and  the antihero finally gets the girl. Also check out for Pixar's Geri's Game  short at the beginning and the "outtakes" displayed during the  final credits. If you want to complete your Disney's Classics Collection,  BUY THIS!
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We loved the first Disney Scene it , but played it so often we were starting to get the same questions, so when we found this, we had to get it. This version has newer movies as well as the classic. It is a great family game! They have Kids cards and Adult cards which we didn't seem to think there was any difference with difficulty but still different from the first.
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I first saw this when I was in 5th grade(around the time that this came out), and must have watched it about 3 million times during that year... and guuuueeees whaaaaat? 10 years later, at age 20,, I STILL LOVE IT! It has a good story that I bet everyone once related too sometime in high school... plus the songs, while corny, are very catchy(i love the "Open Road" song), and the "Big Foot" scene is hillarious :)
This is a great 90s classic, and a true memory of back when Disney actually made GOOD stuff [...]
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I had been hoping to find this issued on DVD for a long time. I guess it's my getting older that makes me more reflective on things I remember from my happy childhood. They never seem to show these classics anymore, unless they are on a cable channel that I don't subscribe to. This show is smartly done, not overly child-ish either, in fact it's rather more adult than kiddy style. The plot is a familiar one of who can outwit who; the greed of man or monster as the case may be. The songs are fun, very 60's music, costumes and hairstyles. It's odd that as soon as I started watching the movie, I remembered the lyrics! Scary! Evil is undone and love truimphs in the end! Who could ask for more?
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This movie is fantastic and even better is the way that Disney has restored this classic in high def. The colors and detail are perfect, I honestly don't think anything else they could have done with it. This is one of the best Disneys of all time and it's definitely worth having it on blu ray. I love how Disney does things right. Well done! A must own!
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This review is more a casual overview of the Special Platinum Edition Collector's Gift Set features, rather than the movie itself.

Cinderella is a timeless classic.  I can't imagine an era when it will not touch your heart, warm your smile, and make you thankful for the family you DO have, however dysfunctional.

This Gift Set also includes an animation cell; one which is not mentioned at the time of this writing, in the additional features section.  To own a Disney animation cell is, for me at least, a rare treat; one which I did not expect.

The color and sound is magnificient!  It brought me great joy to watch this beloved movie the way I remembered it from my early childhood.  This work, like Sleeping Beauty, was in desperate need of restoration, which was done in loving detail and unerring professionalism.

The Collector's booklet is wonderful, and the pages within a true treasure.

Enhanced with subtitles in English, Spanish, AND French, this work is truly a work of art once again!

Complete with making of featurettes, interviews, and hours of extras any fan of Disney and/or the Cinderella story will thoroughly enjoy, this Gift Set is a wonderful value for the price!