In this unique film, the award-winning animators of Cosgrove Hall have brought Graheme's ... more
characters, Badger, Mole, Ratty and the flamboyant Toad of Toad Hall, magically to life in a beautiful Edwardian country scene.Join these four lively characters in a wonderful production that captures all the fun and enchantment of a fairy tale adventure.
This is an evocative picture book based on the beloved classic tale and retold for younger ... more
children. ''The Wind in the Willows'' is a re-telling of the beloved Kenneth Grahame story following the adventures of four riverside companions: Mole, Ratty, Badger and, of course, the eponymous Mr Toad
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The Wind in the Willows is a delightful early Victorian country house which has retained ... more
its original charms including oak panelled rooms traditional furnishings and open log fires The hotel is situated within five acres of land and is set amidst unspoilt views of the Peak District National Park and is surrounded by the heatherclad hills of the Pennines The setting provides an escape form the pressures of modern day life into the atmosphere and elegant surroundings of a bygone era We regret that we do not allow children under the age of 10 years
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Beautifully adapted from the classic children's novel by Kenneth Grahame, The Wind in the ... more
Willows features an all-star cast from the cream of British comedy: including Terry Jones, Eric Idle, John Cleese, Steve Coogan, Stephen Fry and Victoria Wood.Follow the hilarious adventures of Toad as his reckless fixation with motor cars lands him in jail. Can Ratty, Mole and Badger save him from himself and help him to escape prison in time to save Toad Hall from the Wily Weasels?
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adaptation of Kenneth Grahame's classic tale of friendship and mischief. Mole and ratty set out for a fun-filled day on the river, but they soon meet upwith Mr. Toad, whose obsession with cars only leads to big trouble! After a daring jail break, Mr. Toad joins his friends in a madcap battle to regain his home, Toad Hall, from the villainous weasels. This beautifully-animated film brings to life one of the best-loved children's books of all time, and is sure to delight children of all ages!
Advantages: Quirky and funny version of original classic Disadvantages: Not completely true to the book
I must say, most guiltily, that I've never read the 'Windin the Willows'. Yet here I am to pay homage to one of the funniest DVD's I've ever seen. Looking at a few reviews on different websites the general consensus seems to be that, while not quite true to the book, this is still a hilarious and cheering film for both adults and children (it's rated 'Universal'). However, I've also read some very negative reviews from people brought up on the classic children's story, who find that this film unnecessarily deviates from material so good it should never have to be changed. As a newcomer to the story I was able to appreciate the wonderful story irrespective of faithfulness to the original. It is still, in my opinion, extremely funny and has a tranquil atmosphere of English countryside, riverbanks and country homes.
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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 Windin 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 the scenes in which they find themselves in leaves you wishing you yourself were a rich toad going off on wild adventures or having picnics and trips in 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.
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Advantages: classic children's tale, lovely illustrations Disadvantages: lots of cheap copies about that may not appeal tochildren in format, so be choosy
Ah....childhood memories. This book brings back so many fond memories of rainy afternoons and even a read along at school. It all came rushing back as I sat down to go through my daughter's curriculum guide for next term and saw The Windin the Willows was on her Year 2 syllabus .I almost envy her. This will be her first meeting with the creatures who live along the river in a romanticised pastoral England that never quite was. Astonishingly, this book almost never quite was the highly regarded and well known book it is today.
Kenneth Grahame was a banker for the bank of England, and after publishing a few stories, here and there, that went greatly unnoted, penned The Windin the Willows. It too seemed destined to drift on the tide unremarked, save for it coming to the attention of A. A. Milne, who was so taken with the book that he ...
Behind the scenes documentary, Photo gallery, Companion book
Sound
Dolby Digital
Professional reviews
Review
A beautiful, lovingly produced and faithfully adapted production... the incorrigible Toad makes a fine companion for the new year (The Sunday Times, 20/03/2007)
A more perfect feast of feelgood, family-oriented fun could hardly be imagined than Lee ‘Billy Elliot’ Hall’s terrific adaptation of The Wind in the Willows… this version must be counted among the very best (The Telegraph, 20/03/2007)
Lucas is quite simply hilarious in this fantastically entertaining adaptation of Kenneth Grahame’s well-loved children’s story (TV Times, 20/03/2007)
DVD Description
Live-action adaptation of the Kenneth Grahame classic THE WIND IN THE WILLOWS. Follow the misadventures of Mole, Ratty, Toad, Badger, and the other eccentric woodland creatures as they get up to all sorts of humourous high jinks. This lavish BBC production features an all-star cast that includes Bob Hoskins, Matt Lucas, and Imelda Staunton.
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