DVD Review: “Dumbo” (Two-Disc 70th Anniversary Edition Blu-ray/DVD Combo )

Dumbo (Two-Disc 70th Anniversary Edition Blu-ray / DVD Combo Pack in Blu-ray Packaging)

Released: September 20, 2011

Studio: Walt Disney Pictures

Running Time: 64 minutes

ABOUT:

For the first time ever, in celebration of this landmark film’s 70th anniversary, experience the daring adventures of the world’s only flying elephant with a dazzling all-new digital restoration and brilliant Disney enhanced high definition theatre mix sound. The inspirational tale of Dumbo, the courageous baby elephant who uses his sensational ears to soar to fame with the help of his clever best friend Timothy Q. Mouse, will thrill and delight audiences of all ages. And now, the award-winning music and empowering messages about friendship and belief in yourself reach new heights in this must-have Blu-ray high-definition presentation of Walt Disney s animated classic Dumbo!

BONUS FEATURES:

DVD:

Deleted Scene – “The Mouse’s Tale
Deleted Song – “Are You a Man or a Mouse?”
Taking Flight: The Making of Dumbo – A journey back to the origins of the film as everybody’s favorite baby elephant takes wing.
The Magic Of Dumbo: A Ride of Passage – Witness the excitement and magic of Disneyland’s most popular ride through the eyes of a child.
Audio Commentary with Pete Docter, Paula Sigman and Andreas Deja
Sound Design Excerpt from The Reluctant Dragon
Original Walt Disney Television Introduction

Blu-ray:

Everything on the DVD plus:

Cine-Explore
Disney View
“What Do You See?” Game
“What Do You Know?” Game
“Celebrating Dumbo” Featurette
Animated Short: “The Flying Mouse”
Animated Short: “Elmer Elephant”
Movie Download (Standard Definition & High Definition Versions):
Deleted Scene – “The Mouse’s Tale”
Deleted Song – “Are You a Man or a Mouse?”
“Celebrating Dumbo” Featurette

MY THOUGHTS:

When I was little I loved the movie “Dumbo,” and thinking about it now I probably haven’t seen the movie since. Now though that I have kids I love that I can re-live the Disney Classics with them, as well as the new movies that come out! First I will admit I had no clue “Dumbo” was 70 years old! I cannot believe it came out in 1941!

Now since I haven’t seen “Dumbo” for quite some years, I was super impressed with the quality remake on the Blu-ray edition. The colors are so vibrant and you would not think it is a 70-year old cartoon!

If you have never seen Dumbo before, it is a movie about an elephant who is “different.” Jumbo Jr. (Dumbo is a mean name he is called) has big ears and is teased terribly amongst the circus animals, even kids. His mother defends him and is punished for that by being chained up. A small mouse ends up being Jumbo Jr.’s only friend. I think “Dumbo” is a great movie for kids to see how awful it makes people (or animals in this case) feel when they are teased and how it is okay to be different.

With great animation, characters, and songs, “Dumbo” is a classic not to miss. With my boys being 3 and 4, having the 70^th Anniversary Edition came at a great time! We have watched this Blu-ray a few times already, I still can’t believe the movie is only about an hour long. The Blu-ray + DVD combo is great because we now keep the Blu-ray inside and the DVD in the car! Seeing a circus via Blu-ray quality is pretty awesome! When you think too that this movie is 70 years old, I think that is pretty amazing!

BUY IT: You can buy “Dumbo” wherever DVDs are sold or check it out online.

Mom and More Disclosure: I was sent this DVD to review in exchange for my honest opinion. Please see my Disclosure Policy.

Cher

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Nicole B says:

September 26, 2011 at 12:45 PM

I remember liking Dumbo when I was little and I wondered if my kids (ages 7 and under) would like it too. Your review makes me want to see it again with them. Thanks!

Stopping by on the Alexa hop from Mom Always Finds Out. Have a great week,
Nicole