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Top 30 Live Action Disney Movies Countdown 4.  (1960) |
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This classic Disney live action film is a must for the Disney fan. It has adventure, action, comedy, and a great story. The Robinson family is ship wrecked off an island in the south seas after the crew abandons them. Using what they can off the ship, and animals they find on the island, they build a large tree house and set up housekeeping. It was filmed on location and that greatly enhances the beauty of the film, making it more believable. It is a stunning film to watch and holds up well 40 years later. It was released on DVD in its original aspect ratio, 2.35:1 and in Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound. It appears that Disney has spent the time to restore this film to its original splendor. It is a shame that more of their films are not treated as well. This is a film that will hold the interest of all generations. There are many extra features on disc two that the viewer will enjoy. There are all well done, especially the documentary filmed during the making of the film, "Adventure in the Making". Some of the other special features include a conversation with James MacArthur, Pirates!, Lost Treasures-Swiss Family Treehouse, Production Archives and a 1960 Disney Studio Album. Problems: In the fight with the pirates, even though bombs are exploding, guns are
being fired and logs and rocks are hitting the pirates, no one dies or even
appears to be injured. No wonder the Robinson family had such trouble
winning the fight. It was easy to tell that the logs were made of rubber
since they bent when rolling over someone. And there appears to be only one
of each species of animal. These problems are minor when viewing the film and might not be notice the
first couple of viewings. This is a DVD that should be in every collection
of Disney films.
I remember the first time I saw Swiss Family Robinson -- it was in the early 90s when my father was convinced that LaserDiscs were going to be the next big thing, so he bought a player and so became a regular customer at a store called QED Laser which rented out the discs. Now, because we were young my father would leave me and my sisters in the car while he went inside to look for a movie. He'd hold up the big cardboard cases for our approval or dismissal. One time he came up with Swiss Family Robinson. I'd never seen it. I gave it the thumbs up.
What a thrill ride. It's a textbook adventure fantasy, made accessible to just about everybody because it encompasses so many dynamics - the care-free children, the proud family patriarch, the sentimental mother. Building the ultimate treehouse and fighting off deadly pirates with a fantastic assortment of booby traps and coconut grenades it a hoot as well. For all those kids who dreamed of great adventure in far-off, exotic locales, Swiss Family Robinson scores big. Swiss Family Robinson is one of the greatest adventure movies
of all-time. It has a bit of everything - a shipwreck, pirates,
tropical island, exotic animals, primitive gadgets, romance,
and of course the fantastic treehouse. The treehouse is
every kid's dream come true. If only all of our houses were
that much fun. One of the most fun aspects of the movie is
the fight against the pirates where all kinds of weapons
and traps are improvised using the resources of the island.
This is a great movie for all ages, but it especially
captivates children because of things like the treehouse
and the exotic animals.
Swiss Family Robinson represents the life I
wanted as a kid, and the life part of me still does
want. I really identified with the family in the film
- their relationships with each other and how they
interacted really reminded me of my own family. That
made it even easier to envision myself with my
parents, brother, and sisters, all together on a
remote island.
Having wild animals as pets, swinging from vine to
vine, sliding down a waterfall, brothers taking off on
an adventure together, and of course building a huge
treehouse was just the stuff my dreams were made of.
It inspired me to build my own make-shift treehouse
and pirate boobie traps (the latter probably being to
my parents' slight dismay)
It was one of those movies that impacted me more than
others did, and was a big part of my childhood. I
feel its a great film because it just embodies
escapism and indulges would-be adventurers.
Swiss Family Robinson, to me, defines Disney family entertainment, which is fitting because it is a story about a family. This movie grabs you from the moment it starts and never lets go until the end; no lulls in this one.
There is something for everyone in the family here. Romance for
adults - especially parents - in the form of Mr. & Mrs. Robinson, finding
their dream getaway vacation (and making it permanent). Romance for teens
and young adults with the 2 elder Robinson sons and their vying for the
affections of the lovely Roberta. Fun for children who can relate to Kevin
Corcoran, one of Disney's finest child actors over the years. Last but not
least, adventure for everyone from the storm at the beginning right up to
the climactic and irresistable pirate battle. I always get a belly laugh at
the scene where they fall into the tiger pit!
Turn in your mouse ears if you haven't seen this one!
Swiss Family Robinson is one of the greatest Disney films I have ever
seen, if not the greatest. The story is superb, though based rather
loosely on the original book. The movie follows the Robinson family
after being shipwrecked on an uncharted island. With the young Francis
who loves all animals and a girl Roberta who almost splits the elder
brothers, Fritz and Ernst, the movie is packed with pirates, adventure,
and (of course) animals. The scenery is breath taking, and let's face
it, who wouldn't want to be shipwrecked on an island like theirs? This
film is one of the most incredible movies I have ever seen, and the two
disc Vault Disney DVD exceeded my expectations to the maximum it could
have been.
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