Dumbo (Two-Disc 70th Anniversary Edition Blu-ray / DVD Combo Pack in DVD Packaging)

I had a VHS of Dumbo and wanted a DVD. Trying to get rid of my VHSs. We watched it and enjoyed it very much.

I have been looking for this dvd for awhile. Great classic

Such a wonderful movie. My boyfriend and I couldn't decide on a movie so he suggested this old classic. We rented it and were taken way back to the days of our childhoods. If it's been a while, or if you have kiddos that haven't seen this, maybe it's time to revisit old memories and make some new ones.

One of my favorites and I bought for my daughter to watch and she loved it! 🥰

"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.

So, I was the DUMBO and didn't pay close enough attention. I typed in "Dumbo Blu Ray" in the Amazon search...found DUMBO in big letters on a blu-ray and proceeded quickly with my purchase. I assumed that I missed the original DUMBO blu-ray release and that only third party sellers had it left. This title really should be listed more clearly that it has Spanish packaging. The "Aniversario" is the only clue anywhere in the listing that it has Spanish packaging (besides the reviews -- which I didn't read because I knew we wanted it). I can't find a date for when an English packaged Dumbo will be released, so as long as this will play in English, I will still give it as a gift for my husband. Particularly since we only own Dumbo on VHS, the Spanish on the outside won't be a big deal. People who don't use English as a first language put up with English plastered everywhere. Not sure why they'd release only the Spanish labeling, if the discs play automatically in English...are they improving/adding something before they do a regular release????UPDATE:The Blu-ray was loose in the case, but plays well...in ENGLISH. In fact, the disc label itself is in English. The screen menus don't look as polished as other Disney blu-rays, but the disc seems to play just fine, the picture is of good quality, and thankfully, (did I mention?) it is in English with the options of Spanish, and Portuguese. Whew!

Original animated story of the little elephant with the HUGE ears. Great movie for kids of all ages.

The kids love it classic movie

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Kann ich nur weiter empfehlen mein Junge (6 Jahre ) fand sie toll.

Fonctionne parfaitement. Merci

Una fiaba che ogni bimbo dovrebbe conoscere.

Rien à dire, livraison effectuée à la date précise et produit neuf.