Thumbelina

Don Bluth's Thumbelina is an inspiring story with gorgeous animation. Bluth, creator of The Secret of NIMH, An American Tail, and The Land Before Time, as well as many other amazing animated films, got his start at Disney. Bluth then started his own production company. Right now, in 2005, his company is no more, but Bluth has left a tremendous body of works that will be enjoyed for generations. Bluth's retelling of the Grimm Brothers fairy tale Thumbelina is enchanting. Thumbelina (voiced by Jodi Benson)is innocent and naiive; if adults can remember when they were that way too, once upon a time, it will enhance their enjoyment of the film. Thumbelina lives with her mother. She is lonely for a friend her own size. One fateful moonlit night, she meets the Fairy Prince Cornelius, and falls in love. Unfortunately, Thumbelina is kidnapped by Mama Toad (Charro) to be a singer in her troupe, and a wife for her horrible toad son. Throughout her difficult journey and separation from her home, other well-meaning creatures try to tell Thumbelina what she should do and who she should be. Everyone wants to control her; no one wants to let her find her own path. Her only faithful friend is the charming Parisian swallow, Jacqimo, who gently encourages Thumbelina to never give up and follow her heart. Staying true to yourself and not caving in to the pressure of what others think you should do, and what they think is best for you, is difficult to do. This movie will strengthen anyone's resolve to resist anyone else trying to make them into something they don't feel they are meant to be. The opening scenes of the swallow's flight high over Paris is breathtaking. Barry Manilow's songs are wonderful, absolutely wonderful. "Let Me Be Your Wings" is as good as Aladdin's "A Whole New World." The ending credits have charming montages of the characters, so watch the credits roll to the very end.

Love this movie it’s actually my first birth given name. I’d hope to see more of the original film on television

This movie is about love, confidence, and aiming for a reason in life. It's a clean, cute movie that my daughter grew up with and wanted to see it again. She is a teenager now and remembered this movie from the top of her head. It made a beautiful impression and memory that she remembered and requested to own it. It's a family movie for all ages. Warning: there is singing in it and lovely too 😇

Arrived on time and as advertised! This is an older movie and I was happy to be able to purchase it on dvd!

My little one get bored with anything that stops singing half way through (which you would be surprised how many princesses musicals only have music for the first 45mins) but this one sang all the way through. The story is great for boys and girls lots of adventure, some pretty dramatic (I would pre-watch if you kid is sensitive). We have watched and rewatched and it is a cute story.

When I saw that my Amazon Prime subscription offered this wonderful classic, I lept for joy at the opportunity to watch it. I hadn't ever seen this particular story although some opportunities in the past had presented themselves. As for this great tail, it is a refreshing story of love and innocence even to the point that the antagonists were tame and truly adorable. I miss watching something with the family (wife and two small kids) that I could truly say had no subliminal messages or double entendre. Musically, it was a pleasant surprise to find out that Barry Manilow was in charge of all the music. Perhaps I'm out of the loop, but this was my first experience with his music covering an entire movie. Thank you Amazon for offering this wonderful work of innocent, loving, heart warming art.

Bought this for grandkids! Best movie!!! Catchy music! Good color, sound! Everyone needs yo see this cute movie!

When I remembered this movie, I couldn't help but to recall how strange it was for a Don Bluth film. In his other movies Don Bluth has never hesitated to scare children. His movies are great but lets not forget that they have been known to have really scary characters and climax. Note: the T-rex in Land Before Time, Rasputin in Anastasia, and scene in All Dogs Go To Heaven were Charlie has a nightmare were he has been damned to the realm of burning hell. Yet when I remember this one, I didnt remember anything scary. in fact I didnt ever remember there being a scene when things turn that bad. I believed it seems to maintain a "Kids movie" label. So I bought and watched it. And I will admit in the beginning I thought I was right. It did seem like something that was created for only kids, (mainly girls) nothing more. But then I kept watching and I heard some quotes that caught my attention and made me wonder if there was something else to this movie that were not seeing. **Spoiler Alert** In the beginning see shows us her innocence and wish to be loved by someone just right for her. Very traditional. She cant to notice that she is very tiny, and has seen anyone who matches her size. She is different. In the beginning she asks her mother if they is anyone in this world her is like not, and because there is not, she wishes to be bigger. Her mother tells her not to wish to be anything other than who she is. This made me think back to all the young girls of the real world, who also wish to be something there not. Skinny, Tall, or "pretty." I think its important for not just young girls, but all people of all genders to accept there difference, and learn to love themselves. There is also a part where after she was been used multiple times by greedy people (or err...rodents) she says, "there is no place in this big world for little people." There are people in this world who will see someone who is pretty and talented and used that to their own advantage. In fact the victim doesn't have to be pretty, but very vulnerable and naive. There are little people who wont be able to protect themselves by the evil of others. There are liers who will promise to give money, or maybe make you famous, but you may not realize it till afterwards what there true intentions are. And one more thing she says which i'm still trying to understand. "Winter has killed everything, including the sun." She then even sings a song about it. And then says the quote again. And if a character says something more then once, and/or sings about it, it must mean something. In this movie winter is symbolic of something, whither it is time, loss love, or maybe the greedy people. It kills everything, including the sun, which I've always known to be symbolic of hope. So I actually do think Don Bluth keeps his tradition of taking a darker route in this movie, but this time he did it in a different way. I think maybe he wanted to create an evil that is reflective of motives of real people. Maybe he wanted to tell a story that warns us about a danger in this world that is deeper than just a scary face. Maybe he wants to tell us that compared to the world we are all "Little People" and this is a big world for us. Full of things that can makes us happy, as long as things that will use us for their own gain. And eventually we need to say no and not allow us to been taken advantage of. We have to have a say in our own life. So in conclusion, it SEEMS like something made for little girls, but I think only if you listen to what is said, you can understand what seems to fall on deaf ears. The story of Thumbelina, a little girl in a big world, a world with both beautiful people, and those with their own motives.

Bon film, DVD de bonne qualité

Great show

C’est une fausse information, il n’était pas en français 😡

Anything Disney is excellent. Love to keep the collection going. Recently purchased a new copy for collecting purposes. Kids of all ages love this one.

Blueray en español, perfecto. La pelicula como la recordaba, maravillosa.