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A Disney "classic" that actually is a classic, Dumbo should be part of your video collection whether or not you have children. The storytelling was never as lean as in Dumbo, the songs rarely as haunting (or just plain weird), the characters rarely so well defined. The film pits the "cold, cruel, heartless" world that can't accept abnormality against a plucky, and mute, hero. Jumbo Jr. (Dumbo is a mean-spirited nickname) is ostracized from the circus pack shortly after his delivery by the stork because of his big ears. His mother sticks up for him and is shackled. He's jeered by children (an insightful scene has one boy poking fun at Dumbo's ears, even though the youngster's ears are also ungainly), used by the circus folk, and demoted to appearing with the clowns. Only the decent Timothy Q. Mouse looks out for the little guy. Concerns about the un-PC "Jim Crow" crows, who mock Dumbo with the wonderful "When I See an Elephant Fly," should be moderated by remembering that the crows are the only social group in the film who act kindly to the little outcast. If you don't mist up during the "Baby Mine" scene, you may be legally pronounced dead. --Keith Simanton
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Timeless classic
Sometimes it is hard to find the family classics - these guys ROCK!! Dumbo arrived at the earliest date and in great condition - the Tradition continues!! Make your wife cry
I gave this to my wife as a gift, due to having a new baby. Its a great gift and great for kids. Oh yea pink Elephants can make you crazy, if your not sober. Dumbo (60th Anniversary Edition)
thank you for sending it so quickly. it got here just in time for Christmas. Disney's "Dumbo"
A wonderful time capsule of imagination and fantasy for young and older viewers alike. My granddaughter loves it. I wish the DVD had the case with the art work, because it only came in a clear case. Pink elephants on parade and the crows with Dumbo and the "magic feather" are priceless. Underwhelming Disney non-classic
The Bottom Line:
A very short (~60 minutes) animated film by Disney that lacks the scope and ambition of the studio's more accomplished efforts, Dumbo isn't bad per se but it's a rather unimpressive story that will appeal more to children than their more-discerning parents.
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Description: Dumbo -Walt Disney Masterpiece Collection- [VHS]
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