This is a very impressive movie. I wasn't sure what to expect. Especially since I am more familiar with more recent Disney productions (Lion King, Toy Story, etc.) and am 'used' to more CGI type of animation. I was worried that this would look 'old' or dated. In some ways it does. I think in this case, it serves the movie very well. When you watch this, and realize that it was all hand drawn....you can't help but be impressed.
The realism of the animals and their mannerisms (do animals have mannerisms??) is amazing. The animals are cute and endearing without being charactures of themselves.
The story itself is very compelling. It's based on a novel 'Bambi, A Life in the Woods' by an Austrian author Felix Salten. It's a pretty dark premise for an animated film. And an interesting premise where 'Man' is portrayed as the enemy. It's actually interesting that the film is as, or even more relevant now than it was back in 1942.
Why was this film picked to be in the 102 vs. other Disney movies? Not sure. I do think that it is an amazing example of animation and storytelling.
One word to describe 'Bambi': Compelling.
PS - and in case you were wondering, of course I cried at the end of the movie.
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