Dumbo

"Dumbo" is, quite simply, one of the greatest films of all time; animated or live-action. The movie is a masterpiece of animated, economical and, above all, emotional storytelling. On the surface, the story may seem simple, but the movie has more emotional impact than any other Disney film. Was there any other Disney character who suffered more abuse and mistreatment than Dumbo? Well, maybe Cinderella. And, like Cinderella, Dumbo rises (Dumbo literally flies) above his miserable circumstances and achieves a heartwarming triumph. Anyone who has felt like a misfit or an outcast from society will relate to the plight of poor elephant Dumbo; who is labeled a literal "circus freak" just because of his oversized ears. When his mother. Mrs. Jumbo, protects him from a bratty circus patron, she is jailed. Dumbo's only friend is Timothy, an enterprising little mouse who plans to make Dumbo a circus star. When the first plan goes disasterously awry, causing the Big Top to topple, Dumbo is furthur humilated by being turned into a clown. After Dumbo and Timothy accidentally drink from a water bucket filled with whiskey , they find themselves up in the treetops the next morning. A group of wisecracking crows suggest that Dumbo got up into the trees by flying up. Lacking confidence, Dumbo is told that a "magic feather" held in his trunk will make him fly. Back at the circus, the feather is dropped and Timothy reveals it was just a psychological device. Timothy tells him he could fly all the time, if he will just open up his ears and BELIEVE in himself. Thus, Dumbo becomes a star at last when his big ears, once considered to be his greatest liability, become his greatest asset. Dumbo's triumph is especially sweet, because the audience has suffered along with Dumbo. Our tears are honestly shed, and our smiles at his victory are joyous. "Dumbo" is Disney's most unpretentious classic; The animation style of "Dumbo" recalls the happy, vibrant spirit and colors of Disney's earlier "Silly Symphonies" short cartoons; before the "feature-length" sensation of "Snow White And The Seven Dwarfs." "Dumbo" is a perfectly emotionally balanced film; alternately heartbreaking and heartwarming. The music is another great aspect of the film. "Casey Jr." establishes the perfect circus mood. Three other moments, each very different in tone and mood, are memorable moments in music and animation. If you don't cry during the gentle lullabye "Baby Mine", your heart must be made of stone. "Pink Elephants On Parade" is a wild, surreal sequence. Finally, the crows big number "When I See An Elephant Fly" provides a pivitol turning point in the film. The 70th Anniversary Edition improves over previous DVD releases of the film, with better animated menus and more vibrant colors. A short segment on the popular "Dumbo Ride" at Disneyland and Disneyworld is included. Best of all is a 28 Minute "Making Of Dumbo" documentary, detailing how Walt Disney found "Dumbo" at a time of great financial crisis. Disney's first animated feature "Snow White And The Seven Dwarfs" (1937) was instantly acclaimed as one of the most groundbreaking films in cinema history and quickly broke box-office records. Disney spent all the money made from "Snow White" on "Pinocchio" and "Fantasia", neither of which returned a profit. To survive, Disney needed a shorter, smarter story and "Dumbo" was absolutely perfect. Lacking the "high art" pretentiousness of "Fantasia," "Dumbo" is, converesly emotional art, and the public took "Dumbo", released just before Pearl Harbor and America's involvement in World War II, to heart immediately. "Dumbo" was in production while an animators' strike was looming at Disney Studios. The animators must have felt a special emotional connection to "Dumbo"; because they completed it just before going on strike. "Dumbo" is always in my heart. I think every person should have "Dumbo" in their DVD collection, but you won't be able to watch it without a big box of Kleenex.

(The title is my favorite line in the movie, spoken by Timothy Mouse to Dumbo.) I rented "Dumbo" so that I could preview it before buying it for my 5-year-old, who saw a preview for it on another Disney DVD and wants to see it. This animated movie about a sweet-faced, sad-eyed baby elephant got a strong emotional reaction from me.....and I tend to have a somewhat jaded view of the world. Regarding the quality of the movie itself: I thought the movie was visually pretty; not as gorgeous as, say, "The Lion King," but since this movie is 70 years old, that's to be expected. The story flowed well, though I wish the ending had been a bit more complete as it felt rushed to me. The songs were memorable, especially "Baby Mine." (I don't see how anyone can watch that scene and not get a lump in their throat, at the very least.) Many people have commented on two scenes in the movie that many consider to be controversial. I agree that the "roustabout" number has some cringe-inducing lyrics. It was a reflection of the times, and that ugly aspect of history can't be hidden from the art of that time period. Regarding the highly discussed "pink elephants" number: I think it was merely a diversion meant to lighten up the mood of the movie since that number takes place after a couple of very sad scenes, plus it led Timothy Mouse to determine that Dumbo can fly. Parents should know that this story is a variation of "The Ugly Duckling," and some children, particularly those who are very sensitive to the feelings of others, may be disturbed by Dumbo's treatment. That aspect of the movie is what got to me. The artists clearly convey the love that Dumbo and his mother have for each other, as well as the sadness they feel over the events that transpire. Dumbo triumphs in the end, but as I wrote earlier, the ending is very quick, and in my opinion, doesn't really allow the audience to share in his glory. Instead, the ending just assures us that he is going to be okay, then the credits roll. My final decision on whether or not to buy this movie for my child is that while I do want her to watch it, I plan to wait a year or two. Dumbo is a wonderful movie, and there are many topics to be discussed after watching it, important topics that should be discussed in families. I just want to be sure that she has the emotional maturity to express what she's feeling and discuss it with me. If I were to give an age range that I think would be appropriate for this movie, I'd say age 7 and up.

Dumbo is one hour and four minutes and was released in theaters on October 23, 1941. Dumbo was the shortest film to date until Saludos Amigos came out in August of 1942. Dumbo basically the movie tells the story of a baby elephant born with birth defect, big ears. He is seen as an outcast from his fellow elephants; the children make fun of him, and the circus clown make fun of him. His mother is put in cage for protecting him. Dumbo's only friend is a mouse; real name is Timothy Q. Mouse. It is only with the help of Timothy and the crows (and the magic feather) that they convince Dumbo that he can fly. In the end Dumbo has the last laugh on the people who hurt him. Dumbo won the Academy Award in 1942 for Original Music Score. Because Fantasia and Pinocchio were financial flops, the movie was made using watercolor backgrounds and paint. The movie cost around $800,000 and made almost twice as during its release. One other thing to note, on the DVD disc in the Casey Jr. sing-along song, it is a combination of the Dumbo movie and the short call The Brave Engineer. Dumbo is one of Disney's finest movies ever made and gets an AAAAA+++++. DVD FEATURES Chapter Selection Set Up Bonus Features A. Audio Commentary B. "Baby Mine" Music Video C. Celebrating Dumbo D. Dumbo Art Gallery a. Concept Art b. Character Development c. Pink Elephants d. Story Development e. Roustabouts f. Behind the Scenes g. Attractions E. Sound Design F. Original Walt Disney Television Introduction G. Dumbo DVD Storybook H. Exclusive Look At Dumbo II I. Publicity Materials a. 1941 Original Theatrical Trailer b. 1949 Theatrical Re-release Trailer J. The Flying Mouse - Animated Short K. Elmer Elephant - Animated Short L. Look Out for Mr. Stork - Sing-Along Song M. Casey Jr. - Sing-Along Song N. DVD-ROM Sneak Peeks A. Peter Pan In Return To Never Land B. Mickey's Magical Christmas: Snowed In at the House of Mouse C. Cinderella II: Dreams Come True D. The Hunchback of Notre Dame II E. Whispers: An Elephant Tale F. Peter Pan G. The Book of Pooh: Stories from the Heart H. Walt Disney Treasures I. Walt Disney Gold Collection J. Toon Disney Play VHS PREVIEWS A. The Brave Little Toaster B. Walt Disney Family Film Collection

I truly love ❤️ this movie and that i was able to complete my Disney movies collection for under $200. I just bought 10 Disney movies for $120 where anywhere it would of costed me over $500 for that collection. Amazon has great prices on their items.

I had loved Dumbo as a child and had not seen it for many years, so I got the special edition DVD. The special features on this edition are marvelous, with so many people expressing their sentiments about the movie and what it was meant to be and how much Walt loved it and what an important movie it was for the studio. There's also some deleted scenes including Timothy the mouse singing. The commentary is by 3 people who currently work for the Disney studios and they had a lot of things to say. Apparently Dumbo is a very special movie to many people. The movie is an extraordinarily simple story about the imbecilic reasons snobby people invent to hate someone or disregard someone or look down on someone--a guy has big ears that nobody else around him has and that makes them think he's worthless. His ears are not hurting anybody, they just look unusual. The reason they hate him is nothing but the fact that he's DIFFERENT from them in that one little way, in one aspect of his physical appearance. He has a physical trait that noone else around him has and that makes them act like he's a disgrace to them. I am really appalled at the little reasons that people use to hate others. And Dumbo's mother is punished for defending her son, for punishing a mean bully who was hurting her son, and she's classed as dangerous and chained as if she's evil. I too have been punished for violence when I was defending innocent ones against bully's meanness. Noone in the movie cared that she had a reason for what she did. Dumbo is about judgement and intolerance and oppression and unfair discrimination. From what I've seen, most of the time in real life victims of unfair societal views do not end up triumphing over the oppression the way Dumbo does in the movie. But I guess the movie is a message of hope that maybe we can hope to change some of the unfair things about the way society works, so that innocent people like Dumbo and his mother can have freedom. I don't know if the movie Dumbo can make the world a better place--there are a lot of hypocrites who love the movie Dumbo, they love the movie and spend money on it to buy it but they themselves are treating people and animals in rude unfair ways, so they love the movie but they themselves are cruel and bitter and judgemental and so they obviously have no regard for the messages of love and understanding in the movie--but I agree with the people on the DVD that it is one of the most beautiful movies ever made. I wish the movie Dumbo could have an effect on the way people are treated in society. There are so many people living in imposed situations that are not fair, but I guess when life is not fair they have to just go on living while the unfair situation is going on, and that's another message in the movie--Timothy tells Dumbo to go on living even before they learn that there's a way Dumbo can have victory over the situation. Before they ever knew that Dumbo could fly, they were already going to just continue living. I wish this movie could help spread goodness in the world. I love this movie.

"Dumbo" (1941), here digitally restored, was created during a time of turmoil: not only World War II but the fanous strike by artists at the Disney studio. You'd never know any of this backstage grief from what we see onscreen. Originally designed as an animated short, Disney reconceived it as a a sixty-four minute feature. The storyline was slightly expanded and marvelous songs by Frank Churchill and Oliver Wallace were composed to accent the movie's highlights. Unlike its predecessors—"Snow White," "Pinocchio," "Fantasia"—"Dumbo" never strained for special visual effects. The story is told simply, with pitch-perfect animation and beautful use of watercolors. (Surprisingly, it was created by Disneys' B-team. The producer had a deep bench of talent.) Producers and animators knew when to cut loose, however, and they did so here with terrific effect: the tender lulllaby "Baby Mine," sung to Dumbo by his mother, and the hilariously inebriated "Pink Elephants on Parade,' in which surreal fantasy is laid upon fanstasy. Finally, the movie relies on its basic themes of love, friendship, and confidence in one's self when intimidated by those who cannot discern difference as giftedness. Whatever your age, if you can't shed a tear when Dumbo is separated from his mother, chained for protecting her child, check with your doctor. Your heart may have turned to stone. On a single disc is a surprsing number of special features: a deleted scene, a deleted song, two documentaries covering its production and an audio commentary. This little gem is worth all of it. "Dumbo" was never intended to make the splash of its predecessors. Its perfection lies in its simplicity. Many on Walt's staff believed that they never made a better animated picture during that era. They just may have been right.

My 2.5 year old is obsessed with Dumbo. I think it has a great amount of humor, love, friendship, overcoming obstacles and magic. We like that there is no specific "villain" and no mushy romance. We love the songs. We love sweet little Dumbo, who doesn't say a word the entire movie, but exudes emotion and bravery. The only reason I drop it from 5 stars (my son would give it 5!), is because A) This movie was made in 1941. There are a few representations of African-Americans that are outdated. To a child, these things are not the slightest bit noticeable. They are some singing workmen building a circus tent at night, and they are some fun, singing crows that encourage Dumbo's great flight.. As an adult, I can't help but feel a little conflicted. I tend to think they, like many movies of the time, are representations that attempt to keep the movie hip and current with a younger culture. B) This movie is sad! Dumbo is mocked and bullied and loses his mother, who only tried to defend him. But their love never wanes and they are reunited, triumphantly, at the end. C). Some might not like the trippy pink elephants scene. I happen to like this drunken hallucination, and so does my son.

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ディズニー映画はCG作品よりもやっぱりアニメーションが好きです。 とにかく絵が美しく、『わぁ〜キレイ』って思わず声が出ます。音楽も素敵な上に物語は永遠に不滅！本当に素晴らしいです。 観ているだけで心が洗われて、温かい気持ちになれるので、疲れた大人にオススメだと思います。

le dvd est de très bonne qualité

O produto chegou em tempo record e com toda a qualidade que era descrito no site. Realmente ele está em perfeito estado. Adorei tê-lo recebido há tempo. Super indico aos que desejam comprar. Como Sempre minhas compras aqui não me descepcionam!! Pablo Dias.

Classic film - remake is very different

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