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Sleeping Beauty (50th Anniversary Deluxe Edition) [1958]

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starring: Mary Costa, Bill Shirley, Eleanor Audley, Verna Felton
directed by: Clyde Geronimi

Release Date October 27, 2008
I'm afraid I have to agree with the earlier reviewer who said there is a fault with the DVD.

I have a 4:3 television and set my DVD player to letterbox. The film does not play in the correct aspect ratio, losing some of the picture at either side. Considering that one of the selling points of the 50th anniversary edition is that you get the entire original picture this is really disappointing. In addition, the picture appears to be somewhat squashed together so that the characters in the film appear far thinner then they should.

Initially I thought it was my DVD player causing the problems but I have no trouble with any of my other disks. After doing some research online at several other DVD review sites it appears ... Read More:

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The Jungle Book : 40th Anniversary 2 Disc Special Edition [1967] [1968]

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directed by: Wolfgang Reitherman

Release Date November 05, 2007
In one of Walt Disney's classics, Bagheera the panther offers to take Mowgli, a young boy, to the man village before the evil tiger Shere Khan gets to him.

This family adventure is a classic, made so by a beautiful sentimental plot about human emotions, including loyalty, sensitivity and most importantly love. And these human emotions are decoded through the animals of the jungle.

With the enchanting and fun loving actions of Baloo the bear and the honest and hard actions of Bagheera, do audiences get that true feel of the human spirit, and the facts of life, to have fun, but to face the truth as well, which is also reflected in some of the most catchy and enjoyable songs ever created for a Disney picture.

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It's A Wonderful Life [1946]

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starring: James Stewart, Charles Lane, Charles Williams, Bob Scott, H.B. Warner
directed by: Frank Capra

Release Date November 10, 2008
I'm one of the many people who get depressed around Christmas time, i get stressed out and just cant handle it. When i feel like giving in, i watch its a wonderful life. This film can bring me back from the brink of despair, and makes me remember what Christmas is actually about! Being with family, enjoying each others company. Its a truly amazing film, that really warms your heart. Any other humbugs out there like me, should watch this, and remember the true spirit of Christmas!

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Mary Poppins (2 Disc 40th Anniversary Special Edition)

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starring: Julie Andrews, Dick Van Dyke, David Tomlinson, Glynis Johns, Hermione Baddeley
directed by: Robert Stevenson

Release Date March 07, 2005
This film follows the character of Mary Poppins the nanny who's practically perfect in every way. This timeless classic has magical and unforgettable songs for the whole family to enjoy. And this special 40th anniversary edition has some brilliant extras from a new short story with Julie Andrews, cut songs and a documentary of the making of the film.

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Dumbo (Special Edition) [1941]

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directed by: Ben Sharpsteen

Release Date May 07, 2007
I had a teacher who used to call me Dumbo. I assumed he was implying I was mentally retarded but now I see this and realise he was mocking my huge ears which I use to help me fly!

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Peter Pan (2 Disc Special Edition) [1953]

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by: Peter Pan

Release Date March 12, 2007
My personal view of this is that Pan is an arrogant self obsessed oik ... but I'm pushing 30 so what would i know ?!!!
My son got it for his 3rd birthday and loves it and despite watching several times isn't bored of it.

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101 Dalmatians Platinum Edition [1961]

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starring: Rod Taylor, Betty Lou Gerson, Cate Bauer, Lisa Daniels, Ben Wright
directed by: Clyde Geronimi, Hamilton Luske, Wolfgang Reitherman

Release Date March 03, 2008
Great animation, characterization, sound, and imagery rule in "101 Dalmations." It's action, excitement and love, but with a dark theme that's a bit scary.

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Oliver! (Special Edition) [1968]

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starring: Mark Lester, Oliver Reed, Harry Secombe, Ron Moody
directed by: Carol Reed

Release Date November 12, 2007
Just bought this for my daugter and its a superb buy. its easy to forget how good these classic musicals are. this perticular edition is great becasue it includes the Dance and singalong versions of the song. you are shown through all the moves for perticular songs and then can dance to them like a pro well maybe not. Only negative and its a really small point as this is fantastic value is there are only 3 dance along songs would have been great with more. still 5* though!

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The Sword In The Stone (45th Anniversary Edition) [1963]

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starring: Karl Swenson, Rickie Sorenson, Vera Vague, Norman Alden, Alan Napier
directed by: Wolfgang Reitherman

Release Date August 18, 2008
This was one of my favourite disney films when I was little and when I saw it on DVD fully restored with pristine picture quality I had to buy it. This may not be on the same terms as Lion King, Bambi, Little Mermaid and other disney classics we all know, in terms of popularity but this film has its own charm to it and is just as good as the others, with its sense of imagination, humour and positive messaging. This is a great film in its own right and for any disney fan or someone looking for a good family film it should be in your DVD collection.

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My Fair Lady (40th Anniversary 2-Disc Special Edition) [1965]

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starring: Audrey Hepburn, Rex Harrison, Stanley Holloway, Wilfrid Hyde-White, Gladys Cooper
directed by: George Cukor

Release Date April 05, 2004
The title says it all, I think and the reviewer who considers it classist and misogynist has obviously failed to see the point of the movie which actually makes fun of these attitudes. Remember the scene at Mrs. Higgin's house or Alfred P. Doolite's remarks on 'middle-class morality' - hardly narrow-minded.