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Good old Mr Toad!

Advantages: funny, appeals to all ages, good actors
Disadvantages: you will likely already know the plot

This is the latest version on dvd of the Wind in the Willows which was released out on dvd 26/03/2007. I found this version of the classic tale to be the greatest version yet and i think Matt Lucas from little Britain play a quality character as good old Mr Toad. This dvd will appeal to children and adults alike, definately a must see film. The film is set in the english countryside with lovely picturesque views, the dialogue of the characters and ...
...your little rowing boat across the river. costumes - very detailed, although i doubt anyone would want to wear the simple clothes of Mole or Badger, the lovely suits worn by Mr Toad, Rat and the weasels are simply divine. soundtrack - very upbeat and jolly music when all is well and good but things turn sinister when theres a weasel around. story - The weasels have bought a field from Mr Toad leaving poor Mole (lee ingleby) without a place to call ...

slik321 03.04.2008 · Read full review
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Review of The Wind In The Willows (DVD)

Midred Hubble, Toil and Trouble!

Advantages: Fun kids film
Disadvantages: Short and poor graphics

...a child and still remains the same now I am in my 20s. You just can’t beat the originals! Many of you would have seen the television programme ‘The Worst Witch’, this film is based on just the first tale by Jane Murphy. The Cast: Dianna Rigg Miss Hardbroom This is the scary witch teacher. The pupils are scared of her and she does not take a liking to the main character Mildred Hubble! Tim Curry (He looks really young in this and plays ...
...for anout half hour of the film. Charlotte Rae Miss Cackle/ Aggie Plays 2 characters. The head mistress of the school (a lot more understanding and nicer than Miss Hardbroom). Aggie – The evil twin sister who is planning on taking over the school. Fairuza Balk Mildred Hubble The main character. Mildred is an accident prone girl. If its going to happen to anyone, it is going to happen to her! You will recognise this girl from ...

LM01443 05.06.2007 · Read full review
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Review of The Worst Witch (DVD)

A good pixar entry

Advantages: great animation and characters
Disadvantages: none

Not only did this film break the cold hard stoney surface of my skin but it brought back memories of the old great's i used to love. First of all to start off with the films main protaganist, Wall-e. A mixture of a Mini Jhonny five and a pair of binoculars found in my grandads shed. only two words are spoken throughout the movie by him yet his fantastic expresions and mannerisms say so much more. the first half of the film reminded me of the silent ...
...through a normal day. His reactions to many objects we take for granted loved and adored by him. The message in this film is clear from the start, one that isnt shoved in our face but rings all the way throught the movie, and brought not by the sweeping visuals but in the main charachter alone. His eyes, yet robotic are more human than i have seen in recent years. The film creators have created a masterpeice in the most unhuman thing of all a robot. ...

tomcmundy 01.11.2009 · Read full review
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Review of Wall-E (DVD)

You've read the book, seen the film, now eat the cast!

Advantages: Stunning film, lovely animation, classic soundtrack, childhood memories
Disadvantages: Might be a bit too much for more 'sensitive' children!

...one of my childhood favourites, Watership Down knowing that I’d be able to have a good old cry – plus I’ve been watching a lot of rabbits out of the train window on my journey to work! I had no intention of writing a review when we watched, but being left to my own devices for the day I thought I’d share with you one of the best children’s films of all time, plus it also gives me a chance to watch the extras which I haven’t seen before. Me and ...
...me on that?! When Watership Down came out legend has it (think my brother told me) that the signs outside the Butcher’s said “You’ve read the book, you’ve seen the film, now eat the cast” – while I quite like a bit of rabbit (especially cooked on an open fire), hubby’s not a fan so we won’t be eating the cast today. Since the film was made in 1978 (out in cinemas in 1979), this is three years before I came into the world – I remember watching our ...

marymoose99 11.07.2009 · Read full review
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Review of Watership Down (Animated) (Special Edition) (DVD)

Wall-e Perfect for Everyone!

Advantages: Great to watch as a family, Nice message, Brilliant picture
Disadvantages: You might not see it!

Wall-e is a film I think everyone should see because it is simply brilliant! I have seen it once at the cinema and because I thought it was so great I bought it on Blu-ray! Wall-e is animated film about Wall-e (Waste Allocation Load Lifter Earth-Class robot) the last robot on Earth has to clean up all the rubbish humans have made on Earth which does ring a bell. However Wall-e`s boring day to day task changes when a new machine appears and everything ...
...The Blu-ray version of Wall-e costs £13.98 from Amazon so it is a reasonable price for a Blu-ray movie. If you want to find the cheapest price for this movie check out finddvds.co.uk as it is a great price comparison site for DVDs! Wall-e is rated 41st on Imdb which shows how good this film is. ...

mariofan123 04.05.2009 · Read full review
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Review of Wall-E (Blu-Ray)