The Sword in the Stone (Walt Disney Masterpiece Collection) [VHS]
starring: Rickie Sorensen, Sebastian Cabot, Karl Swenson, Junius Matthews, Norman Alden
directed by: Wolfgang Reitherman
directed by: Wolfgang Reitherman
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Based upon T.H. White's beloved novel, this Disney-fied version chronicles the tutoring of the Once and Future King, Arthur, as handled by the magician Merlin. Sword was a portent of things to come, with slapstick upbraiding storytelling, and cultural in-jokes substituting for wonder. But there's much to enjoy here as Merlin shows Newt, the young Arthur, things that will help him become the ruler of the Britons. The transformation sequences, where the boy is turned into a fish, a bird, and a squirrel are vintage Disney. The oft-repeated scene of Merlin battling it out with the mean old Madame Mim still is worth a few chuckles, but it belies the problem with most of the film--the scenes are only there for the chuckles. References by Merlin to television and other items of modern life also mar the generally innocuous landscape. Children will like it, but they won't cherish it. --Keith Simanton
Based upon T.H. White's beloved novel, this Disney-fied version chronicles the tutoring of the Once and Future King, Arthur, as handled by the magician Merlin. Sword was a portent of things to come, with slapstick upbraiding storytelling, and cultural in-jokes substituting for wonder. But there's much to enjoy here as Merlin shows Newt, the young Arthur, things that will help him become the ruler of the Britons. The transformation sequences, where the boy is turned into a fish, a bird, and a squirrel are vintage Disney. The oft-repeated scene of Merlin battling it out with the mean old Madame Mim still is worth a few chuckles, but it belies the problem with most of the film--the scenes are only there for the chuckles. References by Merlin to television and other items of modern life also mar the generally innocuous landscape. Children will like it, but they won't cherish it. --Keith Simanton
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- Disney's Mind Was Elsewhere
The Sword in the Stone is not one of those animated features that bubbles to the top of anyone's list when they talk of classic Disney. Based (very sketchily) on T.H. White's "The Once and Future King", the plot is as sketchy as the artwork on the main characters. This is one of those, like "The Jungle Book" where the artwork for the background and settings is several degrees more elaborate and detailed than that of the characters.
Wart, or Art is a neglected drudge and scullery boy ... Read More
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- Love it!
I am gathering all the Disney Classics from my childhood and it makes me feel so warm and fuzzy curling up and watching the Sword in the Stone. It definitely brings back happy memories.
Rating: - The Sword in the Stone
The movie was in great shape as described and we got it pretty quick.Thanks.
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- Scratched disc
For Christmas I bought the Sword in the Stone for my little sister. It's one of her favorite Disney movies. Unfortunately the disc was scratch and almost unbearable to watch, despite the sellers claims that it was like new and in good condition. Bummer.
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- Favorite Childhood Movie
This movie has sentimental value for me.. as well as it's hilarious... i've loved it since i was a kid.. had it on vhs... lost it as a kid.. wanted to buy it again now that i'm adult.
i'm sure one day my kids will enjoy it as well.. when i have them.
- Disney's Mind Was ElsewhereThe Sword in the Stone is not one of those animated features that bubbles to the top of anyone's list when they talk of classic Disney. Based (very sketchily) on T.H. White's "The Once and Future King", the plot is as sketchy as the artwork on the main characters. This is one of those, like "The Jungle Book" where the artwork for the background and settings is several degrees more elaborate and detailed than that of the characters.
Wart, or Art is a neglected drudge and scullery boy ... Read More
- Love it!I am gathering all the Disney Classics from my childhood and it makes me feel so warm and fuzzy curling up and watching the Sword in the Stone. It definitely brings back happy memories.
- The Sword in the StoneThe movie was in great shape as described and we got it pretty quick.Thanks.
- Scratched discFor Christmas I bought the Sword in the Stone for my little sister. It's one of her favorite Disney movies. Unfortunately the disc was scratch and almost unbearable to watch, despite the sellers claims that it was like new and in good condition. Bummer.
- Favorite Childhood MovieThis movie has sentimental value for me.. as well as it's hilarious... i've loved it since i was a kid.. had it on vhs... lost it as a kid.. wanted to buy it again now that i'm adult.
i'm sure one day my kids will enjoy it as well.. when i have them.
