Starring: Patrick Stewart, Cree Summer, Keith Ferguson, Brian Pimental, Andrea Bowen Directed By: Brian Pimental Average Rating: Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1 Audience Rating: G (General Audience) Binding: DVD Format: Animated, Closed-captioned, Color, DVD-Video, NTSC Label: Walt Disney Home Entertainment Number of Items: 1 Region Code: 1 Release Date: February 07, 2006 Running Time: 73 minutes Theatrical Release Date: 2006
Description: One of the silver screen's most cherished characters makes his triumphant return in Disney's spectacular all-new movie, Bambi II. The eagerly-awaited next chapter of Bambi's unforgettable story continues for a whole new generation in a film that's sure to delight your entire family. Join Bambi as he reunites with his father, The Great Prince, who must now raise the young fawn and teach him the ways of the forest. But, in the adventure of a lifetime, the proud parent discovers that there is much that he can learn from his spirited young son. Thumper, Flower, Owl and your favorite characters return - and you'll meet some wonderful new friends - as Bambi's magnificent legacy continues. Illustrated in the breathtaking animation style of the original classic and bursting with enchanting new songs, Bambi II is truly a wonder to behold.
Amazon.com: A sequel to the 1942 Disney classic, Bambi, is laden with expectations since audiences are justifiably protective of this beloved tale abounding with enchantment and nostalgia. Rest assured: Bambi II rises to the occasion, succeeding at every turn. Brian Pimental directs the 70-minute direct-to-video release, which seamlessly integrates the beauty, subtlety, and essence of the original film. The new tale is actually a "midquel" as it takes place in the middle of the original film's story line, exploring Bambi's coming-of-age challenges. The saga begins soon after Bambi's mother has died--and for viewers who shudder at the thought of having to relive that traumatic movie experience, you won't. With gentle inferences to her passing, Bambi (voiced by Alexander Gould, Finding Nemo) is left to the clumsy-though-well-meaning care of his father, the Great Prince (voiced by Patrick Stewart) who faces the difficult task of raising a son while silently mourning his own loss. Yet the weighty subject of death is soon overshadowed by the wonders of forest life. Through skillful storytelling, the film takes an early turn toward levity. After all, it's spring and Bambi's familiar friends, Thumper and Flower, are ready to play. Especially charming are the scenes where the forest animals give each other lessons in bravery and soon have a chance to test their mettle in scuffles with a newcomer to the mix, a blustering bully named Ronno (voiced by Anthony Ghannam). A strong soundtrack includes selections by Martina McBride, Michelle Lewis, Alison Krauss, and Anthony Callea. There is even a nostalgic nod to the original composer, Frank Churchill, with "Let's Sing a Gay Little Spring Song." The film's strength, however, is in its well-crafted humor: simple one-liners and animated antics that refrain from 21st century trends to cloak inappropriate innuendoes and double entendres in G-rated clothing, hoping to pander to an adult audience. This is vintage Disney; it panders to no one yet pleases all--delightfully worth the wait. The DVD's bonus material includes a "making-of" featurette, Bambi trivia, and a mini-tutorial with a Disney animator. (All ages) --Lynn Gibson
OK OK, but they should have just left the original alone. Typical for follow-on movies.
Wow..... When Disney came out with these "Direct to Video sequels", I'm sure we were all excited. Why, there was going to be more than just the one movie! We were all terribly wrong, I am afraid. Practially every Walt Disney D T V S (direct to video sequel) are terrible, starting with The Return of Jafar to that horrid Fox and the Hound 2! With Bambi 2, I was simply bored so I went to the library and saw BAMBI 2 on the shelf. I absolutely loved the first movie, so I curiously checked it out. Boy, was I pleasantly shocked! The film begins with Bambi, a young and frightened fawn then who just unknowingly lost his mother to a cruel hunter, meeting his father and the all time distressing moment when The Prince says, "Your mother cannot be with you any more." It fills in the time from the first movie when Bambi left with his father and returned the next spring. It is heart warming to watch the classic struggle between The Great Prince, who, amazingly, is voice by the incredible and powerful Patrick Stewart, and Bambi. All the cuddly little charcters are back- your cocky Thumper, your sweet Flower, the weary but wise Friend Owl, and some new friends and even Ronno, a self centered and mild mannered fawn who has his antlers growing and loves bullying Bambi while attracting Feline's attention. It has been proved that Ronno is indeed the buck who fought Bambi shortly in the first film. The thing I loved most was the character development. In Bambi, all the characters don't really have much of a reason, just drotting around, adventuring and discovering, in the forest. But in bambi 2, everyone has lovable characteristics and looks and feelings you can relate you. I also adored the animation. So crisp and full of beauty! Perhaps my all time favorite scene in Disney animation is the Rainfall scene in Bambi. The animaters certainly relived and recaptured that beauty of drawing. The one thing I did not get were the songs. Yes, they are pretty, but really- country music for Bambi 2? Strange pick. I fully enjoyed this product and other kids certainly will to- not necasarily adults, though. Have fun watching this! ~Moonwhisker~
WOW! Bambi (I) is one of my 2 favorite Disney movies (along with Fantasia --go figure!), but I ended-up liking Bambi II even better than the original! --This movie can stand on its own, even though it's set during the time between the death of Bambi's mother, when he follows the Great Prince of the Forest, to when Bambi courts --and wins-- Filene. The artwork is superb, the storyline excellent, the characters' development fuller, and the sequencing flawless. Here, Bambi grows up, trying to gain the approval of his aloof Great Prince-daddy, and ends-up gaining his respect as well. A Word of Warning however: while the movie generally is light and sweetness, there is a tense and dark sequence where Bambi and Filene are chased by a pack of Man's Dogs which can be scary for the very young-uns --but it's conclusion became a major subject of "wow!" afterwards --as did the whole movie!
Really good for a number two movie. This movie is set where Bambi's mother dies to when he grows up. Basically the missing piece of the first movie. It keeps to the original feel and story line.
Bambi II dvd Do not know anything about this product as I gave it to great grand babies for christmas. I understand from their grandmother(my daughter) they LOVE it.. Mission accomplished
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