How great it is to have three of Disneys most original classics in a presentable box set. These are three of Disneys older and more original classics where the animations are nowhere near as advanced as the likes of Pixar or other computer generated images. No, these are the original pen, ink and true serious magic that only Disney can capture in children and adults alike.

(My friend kindly lent me her box set for me to see the differences between the films i already had on video. There was slightly a better picture quality from each of the films in the box set)

First we start with Dumbo, the oldest out of the box set was released in 1941. Approximate running time: 64mins.

Winner of Best Music Score at the Oscars and Best animation Design at an early Cannes festival, its easy to see why this film is always on at christmas and makes perfect viewing for youngsters. There are a few weepy scenes but overall, the film has a loving and caring theme with some really uplifting moments.

In this colourful, unusual picture we see Alice, a curious little girl who wants to explore the world deep in the rabitt hole.
On her journey she learns many morals from each different character's tales, while she forgets about what the rabitt was doing and tries to reach home. Panicked and upset she lands herself in a spot of bother with the queen. Will she wake from her vivid dream in time?

My opinion? Again, first saw when i was younger (5) and found it very colourful and sometimes confusing. As it used to be on every Easter, the more i watched it growing up, the more i understood each part of the film. My grandad used to read fables to me and teach me morals in the story, and i made that connection with this film. Each seperate journey Alice takes through the rabitt hole she discovers a different world and there is always a moral to learn. Somewhat educating as well as plain weird, if you look into the way each tale is portrayed this film is really clever.

Finally, Aristocats. Disney's 20th full length animated feature was released in 1970 and took almost five years to make. It was unfortunately, the last Film Walt Disney approved before he passed away1966 and was almost released under Buena Vista productions. Aproximate running time: 79 minutes.

This is so different to any other disney animation. We follow a family of four well looked after, well spoken cats who reside at a large mansion in france. The plot thickens when the trusted household butler tries to rid the cats so he will be inline to inherite his elderly mistress's fortune. Escaped from the evil butler Edgars grasp, the cats Duchess and her kittens must travel across france to reach home.
Stopping in paris for a bit of sing song with Thomas o Malley and the alley cats, a romance blossoms between the elder cats.
This film is so fun, and comical it definetely appeals to adults as well as kids. The songs are snazzy and catchy.
George Bruns was responsible for the many jazz bands that contributed but unfortunately, was not nominated for any award despite its extremely upbeat theme.