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The Wind In The Willows [1983]
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Editorial
Special Features
English
Region 2
Dolby Digital English
Dolby Digital
Animated Menus
Photo Gallery
Interactive Game
Character Biographies
Interview
Song Chapter Points
Editorial
Synopsis
In this unique stop-motion animation film, Kenneth Grahame's classic characters--Badger, Mole, Rat, and Toad--embark on adventures along the beautiful Edwardian countryside. The Cosgrove Hall production features the vocal talents of David Jason, Michael Hordern, and other notable actors.
Editorial
From the Back Cover
In this unique film, the award-winning animators of Cosgrove Halls have brought Kenneth Grahame's 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. With voices by David Jason, Michael Holden, Ian Carmichael, Una Stubbs, Beryl Reid and Richard Pearson.
We want "The Director's Cut"!
Review date: 2008-03-28 Rating: 10 out of 10
Not much to add to the other rave reviews, but it did strike me that, true as this is to the original book, several of its scenes were left out for reasons of length. However these DID crop up in various episodes of the subsequent TV programme (of which series 1 & 2 are now out on DVD).
Wouldn't it be nice if somebody could put these scenes (which include "The Piper At The Gates Of Dawn", the gypsy caravan, the bargewoman, etc.) back into the correct running order to give us an epic "original"?
Wel, I can dream, eh?
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Reviews
Phenomenal - not to be missed.
Review date: 2007-12-21 Rating: 10 out of 10
20 years later and I return again and again to this timeless and beautifully-crafted piece. I cannot imagine my life without this faultless adaptation of my favourite childhood book. Whenever I turn the pages of this work again, it is impossible not to hear the voices of Ian Carmichael, Peter Sallis, Michael Horden and the unique David Jason and the perfect realisations of Ratty, Mole, Badger and Toad. Despite the advances in animation and special effects that are found today, to me this will remain the most evocative, genuine and heartfelt rendering of "The Wind in the Willows" that we are ever likely to see. Adults and children alike should wholeheartedly rejoice.
animation artwork with a heart of gold
Review date: 2007-03-26 Rating: 10 out of 10
This is the most exquisite animated film I've ever seen. The story is full of eccentricity and tolerance, the animations true to the illustrated book, and the background scenery is beautifully designed. It is full of humour and wit, and leaves you with a smile on your face. It is great for kids, but adults will see their friends and relatives portrayed in caricature and enjoy it just as much on a different level.
A jewel in the crown of stop-motion animation
Review date: 2006-10-19 Rating: 8 out of 10
When I first saw this on television many, many years ago, the impact was immediate and long lasting! I will focus only on the variety of feelings and emotions that this film sparked in my mind. All the beauty of the intrincate animation, the extraordinarily well designed puppet characters and settings - including props -, and the vocal performances given to Ratty, Mole, Badger and the sublime Toad, and indeed of all of the supporting characters make the whole burst with charm and delight.
Ever since having first seen "The Wind in the Willows", and whenever I watch this DVD, renewed feelings of warmth, happiness, good will for the characters and amazement, and in fact longing to be in that fantasy universe of the single most idyllic depiction (in my estimation) of the simple pleasures of life in the British countryside emerge. I hadn't realised it the first time, but on subsequent viewings it was apparent to me that another element that was prevalent amongst all the wonderful aspects of this Cosgrove-Hall adaptation of Grahame's immortal classic was its prevailing atmosphere - another reviewer rightfully mentioned the word 'heart' -, recreated with such care and love that, again, it does make me want to join those characters in their world, even if it's just during my flights of fancy.
This is not just directed primarily to children, but to all those that, like myself, remain young at heart and spirit. I've given this edition 'only' four stars because I think it could benefit from a new restored version, as this comes from an average quality print of the film. Otherwise it deserves 10 stars!
The best of the best!
Review date: 2005-01-18 Rating: 10 out of 10
I've loved this film since I was about 10!
And now having the opportunity to own it on dvd for such a cheap price was an offer I pounced on!!!
It's good to replace the old vhs copy that by now is losing colour quality and picture clarity after so many playings.
I was amazed by the perfect quality of the dvd edition! Simply amazing!!!
The film is as entertaining as always and the extras add a pinch of salt. The interview with Brian Cosgrove is informative & funny, the picture gallery is wonderful (with images that also make fantastic desktop displays) although with regard to the interactive game (quiz) and the character bios, you will probably only view them once.
In short, an amazingly important DVD release. Now what fans want is the 60 or so 30 minute episodes that were shown in series format, such as Toad founding his own Newspaper (Toad Hall Times) and Taking up fishing as a hobby, only to inadvertedly 'catch' chief weasil in the act of stealing his motor bicycle combination!!! LoL ~ this comedy is insurpassable!!!
Product Details/Specifications
Actor(s):
David Jason
Ian Carmichael
Richard Pearson (II)
Michael Hordern
Peter Sallis
Creators:
Peter Sallis (Primary Contributor)
Ian Carmichael (Primary Contributor)
Director(s):
Recording label: Prism Leisure
Manufacturer: Prism Leisure
EAN: 5030697080417
Binding: DVD
Number of items: 1
Format: PAL,
Release date: 2000-09-11
Number of discs: 1
Audience rating: Universal, suitable for all
Region code: 2
Running time: 78 minutes
Theatrical release date: 1983
Language: English (Original Language)