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Fun For The Whole Family
Who can forget those
family evenings with great movies and warm popcorn?
Swiss
Family Robinson
(Vault
Disney Collection)
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One of Disney's
biggest and most fondly remembered hits, the spectacular screen version
of the literary classic SWISS FAMILY ROBINSON is full of breathtaking South
Seas scenery, hundreds of exotic animals, and treacherous pirates. This
heroic tale chronicles the courageous exploits of the Robinson family after
they are shipwrecked on a deserted island. Using teamwork and ingenuity,
they skillfully overcome the obstacles of nature and transform their new
home into a "civilized" community. But the ultimate challenge lies ahead
when a band of cutthroat pirates threaten to destroy the Robinson's Makeshift
paradise. Capture the thrills, romance, and fun of this unforgettable Disney
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Borrowers
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The popular children's books
by Mary Norton have been filmed before, but never with as much imagination
and ingenuity as you'll find on display in this delightful fantasy film
released to critical praise in 1998. The "Borrowers" of the title are a
family of tiny people who live in the walls and under the floorboards in
the homes of "normal-sized" humans; they earn their by "borrowing" the
household items (string, food crumbs, buttons, etc.) needed to furnish
their tiny hiding places and provide their meals. The little Clock family
lives happily undisturbed in the home of an aged aunt, but when she dies
and her will is stolen by an unscrupulous lawyer (John Goodman), the Clocks
face eviction and the frightening hazards of the outside world. Under the
ingenious direction of Peter Hewitt, this simple, straightforward movie
mixes comedy, adventure, and suspense with some of the cleverest special
effects you've ever seen, taking full advantage of effects technologies
to immerse you in the world of the tiny people. |
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Homeward
Bound
The
Incredible Journey
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Walt Disney studios had
previously adapted Sheila Burnford's classic animal-adventure novel The
Incredible Journey in 1963, and the story proves just as durable in this
popular 1993 version, in which the heroic trio of animals are given voices
provided by Don Ameche, Michael J. Fox, and Sally Field. They don't actually
speak (like the clever critters in Babe), but we hear their "voices" as
the lost household pets--Shadow the golden retriever, Chance the bulldog,
and Sassy the cat--survive a harrowing series of adventures as they struggle
to find their way home. Perfect entertainment for kids, this frequently
clever movie offers an abundance of wildlife and beautiful location scenery,
and the vocal performances by Ameche, Fox, and Field are surprisingly effective.
A hit with parents and children. |
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Willy
Wonka &
the
Chocolate Factory
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Having proven itself as
a favorite film of children around the world, Willy Wonka & the Chocolate
Factory is every bit as entertaining now as it was when originally released
in 1971. There's a timeless appeal to Roald Dahl's classic children's novel,
which was playfully preserved in this charming musical, from the colorful
carnival-like splendor of its production design to the infectious melody
of the "Oompah-Loompah" songs that punctuate the story. Who can forget
those diminutive Oompah-Loompah workers who recite rhyming parental warnings
("Oompah-Loompah, doopity do...") whenever some mischievous child has disobeyed
Willy Wonka's orders to remain orderly? Oh, but we're getting ahead of
ourselves ... it's really the story of the impoverished Charlie Bucket,
who, along with four other kids and their parental guests, wins a coveted
golden ticket to enter the fantastic realm of Wonka's mysterious confectionery.
After the other kids have proven themselves to be irresponsible brats,
it's Charlie who impresses Wonka and wins a reward beyond his wildest dreams. |
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Delightful Episodes
from "Lassie"
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ALASKA
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| Director Fraser Heston
captures the danger and beauty of Alaska in this adventurous family film
about two kids who embark on a very personal rescue mission. |
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