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DVD The Sword in the Stone (Disney Gold Classic Collection)
Based upon T.H. White's beloved novel, this Disney-fied version chronicles the tutoring of the Once and Future King, Arthur, as handled by the magician Merlin. Sword was a portent of things to come, with slapstick upbraiding storytelling, and cultural in-jokes substituting for wonder. But there's much to enjoy here as Merlin shows Newt, the young Arthur, things that will help him become the ruler of the Britons. The transformation sequences, where the boy is turned into a fish, a bird, and a squirrel are vintage Disney. The oft-repeated scene of Merlin battling it out with the mean old Madame Mim still is worth a few chuckles, but it belies the problem with most of the film--the scenes are only there for the chuckles. References by Merlin to television and other items of modern life also mar the generally innocuous landscape. Children will like it, but they won't cherish it. --Keith Simanton
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cd of all the songs together needed
This is a fun film of king arthur with wonderfull catchy songs.
Unfortunately no cd exist with the complete collection of songs from this
film. Only records. Disney should right this. Who could forget mad
madam mim song, or merlins from this film. Nobody! Disney make some cds
from classics you never released on cd like this one. I for one would
snap it up in an instant! And I doubt I'm alone in that!
a great disney movie, King Aurtor disney style
This is a classic for the disney collector. I am not a huge disney fan, but I do like king arthur movies, so this movie is one of the few disney movies I watched when I was younger. Of course, their are many legends of King arthur and many a film about it, and Disney's version is slightly different as well. But, it is a fun movie and has a great theme, Brain over brawn, knowledge is the key to suceed. The animation in this movie was good, although it has a somewhat different feel than some of the orininals disney films such as dumbo and snow white, but very lively colors and excellent quality animation, again good for it's time. A good one for anybodies collection, and definitely a great DVD for the disney collector.
Charming Disney Movie
Walt Disney generated a series of wonderful movies into the 1960's. This 1963 movie retained all the magic of earlier Disney classics with a healthy dose of humor. The movie remains a popular family favorite that I have watched several times.
This movie focuses on King Arthur's undocumented childhood as Disney would have scripted it. Absent-minded Merlin takes young Arthur, nicknamed Wart, into his tutelage. Merlin is supposedly keeping Arthur out of trouble, but gets him into trouble instead.
One highlight of this movie is a battle between Merlin and Madame Mim. The animated sparks fly during that battle! Merlin also has a tendency to change Arthur into various animals so that Arthur can learn something about life. Unfortunately, Arthur manages to get into some sort of trouble each time.
Near the end of the movie Arthur is serving as a squire to Kay. Arthur has forgotten to bring Kay's sword to a tournament. I wonder where Arthur, the future king of England, might find a sword? The hint is in the title of the movie.
This movie is strictly for laughs. The movie is a lot of fun, but the modern references are occasionally jarring. Also, while the continuous jokes keep the movie moving along, if the movie had been a bit more serious in places it would have enhanced the movie. In spite of my minor complaints, scenes such as the enchanted dish washer make this movie one for the entire family to watch.
Enjoy!
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