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but it's not exactly worthy of the "Special Edition" distinction. Honestly, there really isn't a great deal of extra stuff here, apart from a somewhat skimpy art gallery, the obligatory trailers, a music video you'll probably watch exactly once, and a so-so featurette. Still, the video transfer is quite nice, and the bright, vivid colors practically pop off the screen.
I must say that I'm a little disappointed by the number of negative reviws here, but to each his own, I guess... to me, this film is beautifully surreal, and never ever fails to make me smile from ear to ear. Comparisons to Tim Burton's stunning Nightmare Before Christmas are probably inevitable, but really aren't fair. This is a far more lighthearted outing, colorful and fast-paced, but not nearly as ambitious or artistic as Burton's epic. Then again, it's highly doubtful that ANY stop-motion film will ever top the genius of Burton's lovingly crafted magnum opus. Stylistic similarities between the two films are definitely apparent (look for a cameo, of sorts, from Jack Skellington in the pirate ship sequence), but James and the Giant Peach, instead of feeling like a second-rate knockoff, manages to establish its own very appealing identity. It's the epitome of a storybook come to life, and makes for a highly enjoyable watch. Plus, any film that features the exquisite Joanna Lumley (of Ab/Fab fame) is fine by me.
Overall, a 5-star movie with a 4-star (well, 4 1/2, really) DVD that is wholeheartedly recommended for imaginative adults and intelligent children everywhere.
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First question, Joanna, why this? Stick to doing "Absolutely Fabulous"---it suits you far better than this tripe.
Second question, Tim, is this supposed to even compare to your brilliance in "Nightmare before Chistmas?" Very dull by comparison, and visually bleak as well.
This effort is a little to high-strung for kids, and a little too (jest plain ol' dosh garn) stupid for adults. There isn't the sense of humor that you had in "Nightmare." Perhaps "sense" is the wrong word...."level" is more precise. At the same time, there is a sense of "hurry" within the movie that almost makes it seem like things were very rushed...animation, production, story line, etc.
If you're looking for good Tim Burton in this vein, get "Nightmare" instead. Otherwise, stick to the greats like "Beetlejuice" and "Edward Scissorhands."
If you're looking for something to turn the kiddies into mindless zombies to get them out of your hair for (approx) 120 minutes, go for "Chicken Run."
If you're looking for something that Burton has painfully and repeatedly tried to imitate, get anything by the team of Rankin and Bass...preferably, "Mad Mad Monster Party." It features the incredible Boris Karloff on vocals....singing songs of "working ahead" on your schoolwork to stay ahead of the game--- entertaining, educational, and inspiring for the kiddies. And, it is absolutely amazing stop-action stuff....same team that did the Rudolph and Frosty flicks that have been shown for the last 20 odd years.
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My two year old son loves to watch this movie over and over. An excellent video that keeps him entertained.
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Young James led a perfectly happy life - that is, until his parents were killed by an evil rhinoceros stormcloud. Now he must escape his harridan aunts and journey to New York City in a giant magical peach to fulfill his and his parents' dream. Yowza.
This is the sort of film where you realize that you are supposed to be entertained, but something isn't working. The whole thing is surreal and creepy, but there is far too much figurative language and imagery here - the thing screams "the world as seen through the eyes of an idealistic child". James' companions - Centipede, Ladybug, Grasshopper, Earthworm, Spider, and Glow Worm - are nicely characterized but completely flat parodies of the various social groups, but since most of the film is a passive journey, they have little to do but squabble. James faces a number of sophisticated dilemmas, including how to harness a flock of seagulls, and what there is to eat on a giant peach.
A bit less metaphor, and it would've been so much better...
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This is a great film, and follows the legacy of classics such as Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas. It is stop motion animation, and every step of the journey is simply magical! The story (written by R Dahl) is about a young boy name James that lives with his two creul aunts, after his parents tragically die. One day they notice that a peach starts to grow, on their peach tree! The mysterious part is that no peach has grown before on the elderly tree! Soon the peach grow so large that it is bigger than their home! James crawls into the peach and meets some new friends played by Jane Leeves (Fraiser), Susan Surandon (Little Women), and a host of others! Soon the peach makes way down the hill and off on a magical journey!
Another great audio/visual DVD experience from Disney! I'am not sure why they called it a Special Edition. There is just the usual DVD features, nothing special. They probably could have done more extensive interviews with Jane, Susan and the singer/songwritter Randy Newman.
Still a great DVD! Next time look at Tarzan or A Bug's Life, Disney!
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