Dumbo

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Let your spirits soar as you travel beyond the big top to Walt Disney's Timeless Classic! In celebration of this landmark film's 70th anniversary, DUMBO now includes a thrilling digital restoration and never-before-seen bonus features! When Mrs. Jumbo's little "Baby Mine" finally arrives, Dumbo and his oversized ears become the talk of the circus. With the help of his loyal best friend, Timothy Mouse, a magic feather and a ton of courage, Dumbo uses his sensational ears to soar to fame as the world's one and only flying elephant! Full of daring adventure, memorable characters, award-winning music and inspiring messages about the power of friendship and belief in yourself, DUMBO will become a treasured part of your family's collection of classic movies. Review: "DUMBO": THE MOST EMOTIONAL DISNEY CLASSIC - "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. Review: "The very things that held ya down are going to carry ya up and up and up!" - (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.