Bedknobs and Broomsticks (30th Anniversary Edition)
starring: Angela Lansbury, David Tomlinson, Roddy McDowall, Sam Jaffe, John Ericson
directed by: Robert Stevenson
directed by: Robert Stevenson
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An apprentice witch 3 kids and a cynical conman search for the missing component to a magic spell useful to the defence of britain.Studio: Buena Vista Home VideoRelease Date: 03/02/2004Starring: Angela Lansbury John EricsonRun time: 139 minutesRating: GDirector: Robert Stevenson
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When a mail-order apprentice witch (Angela Lansbury) is saddled with three sibling refugees from London during World War II, the outlook is grim. But the kids soon discover her secret and sign on for adventure in the name of England. With the aid of a magical bed, they track down her fraudulent headmaster (David Tomlinson) to find the spell that will aid the Allies. Fascinated that she has actually achieved results with his lessons, he joins forces. The quintet does battle with corrupt booksellers, animated-lion royalty, and, eventually, invading Germans. Songs include Lansbury's Oscar-nominated "The Age of Not Believing." This film is often compared to director Robert Stevenson's earlier effort, Mary Poppins, and for good reason. In addition to Tomlinson, the movies share a fondness for magic at the hands of a good woman, light romance with an understanding male, and wide-eyed children. Stevenson also graces both films with interaction between humans and animated animals. Disney is wise to play up that aspect on its box this time around as both the underwater ball and the subsequent island soccer match are the most visually interesting and appealing parts of the film. Adults may find the 1971-vintage mixing of actors and animation a bit creaky, but kids used to a variety of animation quality will find the action a hoot. Ages 4 and up. The movie has been recut several times but was restored to the original length of 139 minutes for its 30th anniversary in 2001. --Kimberly Heinrichs
An apprentice witch 3 kids and a cynical conman search for the missing component to a magic spell useful to the defence of britain.Studio: Buena Vista Home VideoRelease Date: 03/02/2004Starring: Angela Lansbury John EricsonRun time: 139 minutesRating: GDirector: Robert Stevenson
Amazon.com:
When a mail-order apprentice witch (Angela Lansbury) is saddled with three sibling refugees from London during World War II, the outlook is grim. But the kids soon discover her secret and sign on for adventure in the name of England. With the aid of a magical bed, they track down her fraudulent headmaster (David Tomlinson) to find the spell that will aid the Allies. Fascinated that she has actually achieved results with his lessons, he joins forces. The quintet does battle with corrupt booksellers, animated-lion royalty, and, eventually, invading Germans. Songs include Lansbury's Oscar-nominated "The Age of Not Believing." This film is often compared to director Robert Stevenson's earlier effort, Mary Poppins, and for good reason. In addition to Tomlinson, the movies share a fondness for magic at the hands of a good woman, light romance with an understanding male, and wide-eyed children. Stevenson also graces both films with interaction between humans and animated animals. Disney is wise to play up that aspect on its box this time around as both the underwater ball and the subsequent island soccer match are the most visually interesting and appealing parts of the film. Adults may find the 1971-vintage mixing of actors and animation a bit creaky, but kids used to a variety of animation quality will find the action a hoot. Ages 4 and up. The movie has been recut several times but was restored to the original length of 139 minutes for its 30th anniversary in 2001. --Kimberly Heinrichs
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Customer Reviews
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- Flying High!
I searched forever and was glad I could find a DVD of Bedknobs and Brooksticks.It is a very good Disney film and I am surprised they haven't "brought it out of the vault".Angela Lansbury is wonderful in this. The story is really great.
Rating: - Great product!
Thanks! This DVD arrived in a very timely manner and with little to no damage!
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- Bedsticks and Broomknobs: Fudging with a Disney Classic
I was thrilled when this first appeared on DVD and bought it instantly.The promise of an "extended cut" was exciting as I had first seen this film in its initial release and played the soundtrack album to death.I never questioned why there were songs on the soundtrack which didn't appear in the film because "thematically" the songs "fit."
I was primed to like this release.
What never even entered my mind was that they would undertake to redub the dialogue for the extended ... Read More
Rating: - Classics you can't beat
Bedknobs and Broomsticks Enchanted Musical Edition
This movie doesn't have the modern technology to create the atmosphere. What it does have is talent and storyline that keep it a pleasure to watch.
I see that for the young children of today have a harder time with the movies split between the animated characters and the actors. But as the story plays out they get lost in the colors and music.
For me I saw this when I was young, and shared it with my own children. ... Read More
Rating: - Great family DVD
Our VCR version was scratchy and my son loves this too much to not make it a part of our permanent collection.
- Flying High!I searched forever and was glad I could find a DVD of Bedknobs and Brooksticks.It is a very good Disney film and I am surprised they haven't "brought it out of the vault".Angela Lansbury is wonderful in this. The story is really great.
Rating:
- Great product!Thanks! This DVD arrived in a very timely manner and with little to no damage!
Rating:
- Bedsticks and Broomknobs: Fudging with a Disney ClassicI was thrilled when this first appeared on DVD and bought it instantly.The promise of an "extended cut" was exciting as I had first seen this film in its initial release and played the soundtrack album to death.I never questioned why there were songs on the soundtrack which didn't appear in the film because "thematically" the songs "fit."
I was primed to like this release.
What never even entered my mind was that they would undertake to redub the dialogue for the extended ... Read More
Rating:
- Classics you can't beatBedknobs and Broomsticks Enchanted Musical Edition
This movie doesn't have the modern technology to create the atmosphere. What it does have is talent and storyline that keep it a pleasure to watch.
I see that for the young children of today have a harder time with the movies split between the animated characters and the actors. But as the story plays out they get lost in the colors and music.
For me I saw this when I was young, and shared it with my own children. ... Read More
Rating:
- Great family DVDOur VCR version was scratchy and my son loves this too much to not make it a part of our permanent collection.
