Disney's first animated feature in CinemaScope is now available in widescreen presentations on video, and it is definitely good to get the whole picture. One of the studio's most original and charming movies, the 1955 film tells the story of a rakish, street-smart dog named Tramp, who helps an aristocratic pooch named Lady out of some trouble and then commences a romance with her. Sweet, funny scenes abound, and the combination of innocence and sophistication would have done well in a live-action picture. Peggy Lee cowrote the songs and provides the voice of the Siamese cats in one of the film's best-known musical sequences. This newly restored version spruces up both sonics and visuals, and a letterbox version is available.
--Tom Keogh
1 A beautiful movie, but you may want to wait....
This is a fantastic movie. A true classic that will bring you to tears. (Hence, the five star rating.)
Some advice: If you are as big a fan of this movie as I am, you may want to wait for Disney to release the 2-disc "Platinum Edition." This edition will have the bonus features that this "Limited Issue" lacks. It is the next scheduled release after Cinderella (October '05) of the Platinum releases. It will be out March of 2006. So, if you are willing to wait, you can probably find it for around 20 dollars, which is a much better price than buying it second hand right now (and you will get the great bonus feautures that we all love!!!)
I hope you found this review helpful, since I want everyone to be able to enjoy one of the best Disney movies ever made!
2 Quality of DVD
I purchased three DVD's from three different sources and none would play correctly. Must be a manufacturing problem ?
I tried it on several DVD players.
3 Such Sweet Puppy Love
I love Lady and The Tramp! It is definetly my favorite Disney movie of all times! I love Lady. I always watch the movie with my cocker spaniel dog Sophie laying next to me. Its funny too because everytime the part with the dogs howling in the kennel, Sophie starts howling with them ha ha. I give this movie 5 stars! I'd give it more, but 5 was as high as it would go.
4 Lady and the Tramp shines!
This movie is about a purebred Cocker Spaniel, who is later named Lady, that is given to the wife of, as Lady refers to him, Jim-dear. She has 2 neighbor dog friends, Jock and Trusty whom she confides in often. As she gets older, Lady's owner is expecting a baby, in which Lady feels like she is no longer a part of the family. She meets a mutt from the streets, Tramp, who comes by after being chased by the city dog catcher. They meet again after Lady escapes the arms of Aunt Sarah in a pet store because she is buying a muzzle to avoid Lady harming her cats. Tramp comes to her rescue to get the muzzle off and they go for a romantic dinner at Tony's (spaghetti no less!). They spend some time on the streets, get to know eachother, and come to find they like eachother. Lady realizes that she needs to return home, she does so, and is caught by the city dog catcher, tossed into the pound where she meets Tramp's "friends", and is told everything about his street life. When Aunt Sarah retrieves her from the pound, she is then chained up outside to a leaky dog house. Tramp comes by to see her some time after, and she tells him she doesn't ever want to see him again. Shortly after, Lady notices a rat come into the yard. It goes upstairs into the baby's room, and Lady tries to stop it, but is still chained up. Tramp hears her barking and comes to see what's going on. She tells him there is a rat in the baby's room, he goes into the house, up to the baby's room, and fights to keep the rat from the baby. He makes a lot of noise in doing so along with knocking over the baby's crib. Lady gets loose, runs upstairs after Tramp, but Aunt Sarah soon shows up, calling the dog pound to retrieve Tramp, and throw Lady into a room where she cannot get to the baby. As soon as Jim-dear and his wife return from their trip that very same evening, they notice a dog pound carriage outside their house. They run home, ask what happened, let Lady out of the room she was trapped in, and they all go after the dog pound carriage to save Tramp (Trusty getting hurt in the process by following the carriage and knocking it over to save Tramp). Tramp is saved, given a dog license, and a home with Lady and her family. Then they all live happily ever after!
This Disney classic is one you HAVE to own! I've loved this movie since I was 2, and I still love it today at the age of 19! There is no better cartoon about dogs than this!! This is a must have!
5 truelly magical
I grew up with this film. It was one of my all time favorite movies. The music the charictors the story the romance! Oh it is truelly one of the best disney movies I have ever seen! No pixie dust or fairy godmothers just a great film you could watch again & again & I'm sure the DVD is even better.
True This is based on VHS I got a DVD player only a month ago & cannot get ahold of a copy of the DVD. It is too much of a treasure bring it back out of the vault for all to enjoy! It is truelly not to be missed & always to be treasured.
6 How could I replace this movie from my heart?
This is an AMAZING movie. I feel really lucky to have such a movie. I read the other paragraphs in the category,and you can say I agreed with the other peaople whom liked it. I am glad i sticked to five stars for this amazing movie!!! It's an amazing love story that brougt my love for cartoons and animated movies back to life!!!!!!!!!!!!
Mykenna Tremblay age #12
7 Good!
Lady and the Tramp is a good and cute Disney movie and I think this is a nice movie that the whole family can enjoy and I highly recommend it!
8 It Just Hits It Where You Live
Anyone with an eye for beauty cannot help but admire the light and color of this enduring and endearing Disney Masterpiece. But great art must take into account content; it must hit you on a visceral level. And there's no finer example of this anywhere in filmdom than the final chase sequence. From the moment the old bloodhound resolves itself to set things right, to his ultimate sacrifice, there is no more touching pathos ever set between sprockets. I cannot even think of it without becoming overwhelmed by emotion. I can actually steel myself against DUMBO's Baby Mine, but no matter how I coach myself ("It's just paint on plastic, for Pete's sake!") I am swayed by Disney's band of geniuses. And I am actually proud that I am so swayed.
Such boldness and honor are rarely evinced so well on a screen or presenium. All dramatists could do well to study it. It is truly high art. Ahwoooooooo!
9 Disney's Best
The definitive Disney classic, and the benchmark by which the success or failure of others should be measured.
10 Terrible animation and fake love story....
Two dogs meet, eat pasta, fall in love. Story's over. Not that it ever had a story in the first place.
11 A wonderful, wonderful film!
There is just something magical about this movie! So many times, when I put this film on for my children- ages 4 and 2- to watch, I am drawn to sit down and watch along. And not many of their films have that effect on me (only other, Monster's, Inc.!). The characters are all highly endearing, the artwork beautiful, and the story classic in every way. A MUST HAVE film for any family!
12 This classic gets lost in our collection.
We have ranked this 24 out of 41. This is one movie that the kids never want to watch nor do they want to load into the motorhome when we leave town. Even my daughters have only seen it once. I still give it 3 stars because My wife and I love this movie. But given the over 100 movies we now own for FAMILY VIEWING the children just never select this one, or Dumbo or Bambi. This is a nice cute average 3 star movie. There were 23 Disney movies we liked better. Check out the other 23 first.
We had a lot of fun by gathering the family together to rank the 41 Disney movies we have that include some cartoon work. All the kids, ages 6 to 27, participated along with mother and dad. Lion King was selected number 1 of the 41 as the family favorite, but narrowly. Peter Pan was 2. Pete's Dragon 3, Beauty & the beast 4, Sleeping Beauty 5, Snow White 6, Robin Hood 7, 101 Dalmatians 8, Fox and the hound 9, Cinderella is 10th, Rescuers 11, Hunchback of ND 12, Aladdin 13, Aladdin King of Thieves 14, Jungle Book 15, Little Mermaid 16, Hercules 17, Winnie the Pooh 18, Rescuers Down Under 19, Sword in the Stone 20, Pinocchio 21, Mulan 22 and Mary Poppins 23.
13 Different Kids have different tastes. 5 thumbs sideways.
I own every disney Kids movie ever made. This is one movie that the kids never want to watch or load into the motorhome when we leave town. Even my daughters have only seen it once. I still give it 3 stars because My wife and I love this movie. But given the over 100 movies we now own for FAMILY VIEWING the children just never select this one, or Dumbo or Bambi. If you are just starting to build your family faire movies, i recommend starting elsewhere first.
Here are the ones they love: Pete's Dragon, Lion king, Beauty and the beast, Peter Pan. Also check out Princess Bride, Swan Princess, brave little toaster and Land Before Time.
14 Opposites attract
The girl from the right side of the tracks and the guy from the wrong side of the tracks. This movie is about Lady, a pampered pure bred Cocker Spanial, who is the love of her owner's lives. Then a baby comes along. While this doesn't change her owner's feelings about her, they leave her with mean ole Aunt Sarah while they go on vacation. Aunt Sarah's two siamese cats get Lady into trouble and Sarah puts a muzzle on her. Lady runs away and meets Tramp, a streetwise and kindhearted mutt who always evades the dog catcher. Tramp teaches Lady there is more to life than a leash and collar.
When Lady is captured by the dog catcher, she finds out that Tramp is a ladies man, so to speak. After she goes back home, she is stuck outside in a doghouse. She tells off Tramp and right after she does, she sees a rat go into the baby's room. Tramp saves the baby from the rat and ultimatly is saved from death by Lady's owners. Shows that you can't always judge a book by it's cover.
15 One of my favorite dog movies!
This is a Disney movie that me and my sister love to watch. It shows a love connection between a rich house cocker spaniel name Lady and a street mut named Tramp. The speggetti scene with the two love dogs was awesome and the music. I also like the scene with Lady vs. the two siamese cats. That was awesome too. This is a great movie to watch especially if you are a dog lover. You wil see all kinds of dogs in this movie and keeps getting interesting evry minute. Just see it! I said enough!
16 An ultimate Disney gem. Highly recommended.
Lady and the Tramp is a story about the adventures of Lady, a sweet and pampered Cocker Spaniel; and tramp, a footloose and collar-free mutt.
I will give this movie more stars if I could! Adults will love the beautiful story filled with romance, and the movie has a very good soundtrack. The songs are enjoyable, especially 'Bella Notte' and 'He's A Tramp'.
Kids will love the cute-looking dogs and will enjoy going along with the dogs' adventures.
AND ALL AGES WILL ENJOY THE SPAGHETTI SCENE!
17 why?
i've seen it, watched it, and fell in love with it...
very touching just hope we get it on stock
18 This is the one you've been looking for for your kids!
Finally, a sweet innocent movie! Charming, loving, adorable, clever, incredibly cute animation, minimal violence and scary parts (just a couple of scary dogs and a dog catcher for excitement.)
And some stuff for you to laugh at, and enjoy along with the kids. A perfect movie for your 2-7 year old.
It's a dog love story. A couple of incredible cats make a cameo appearance. That's the best part of the movie as far as I'm concerned...but then... I'm a cat lover and my three year old is a dog lover.
19 OUCH!
Well, all I know is that after my 3 year old son watched this movie he ran around on all fours barking and then he started howling and THEN HE BIT ME!
20 OUCH!
Well all I know is that after my 3 year old son watched this movie he ran around on all fours barking and then he started howling and THEN HE BIT ME!
21 bad shape
very bad shape box was all dirty video played okay never said int he ad how bad of shape it was in
22 Disney DVD Buyers BEWARE!!!
First of all, I would like to warn DVD buyers out there. There are many unlicensed copies of Lady & The Tramp as with many other Disney Videos. Most sellers of These Videos will use Phrases Such as, "All region," "Import," "Imported," "Will Play In All VCR's," "Does not have original case or artwork" "Does not have insert," "No Chapter index," etc. These Are not official US releases, Nore are they Official Disney Releases! They may be much cheaper, but The quality is not the same! You get What you Pay for!
With that out of the way, I would also like to say that I love the Movie. It has been one of my favorites since I was a young boy.
23 A Disney Classic
This a pure classic from Disney's golden age. The story is a classic love story between two different people (or dogs). The spaghetti eating scene is a classic. It was repeated in Hot Shots! Part Duex several years later with Charlie Sheen.
Lady is a well-bread Cocker Spaniel and Butch (The Tramp) is a free roaming mutt who has a nose for trouble. Like many of Disney's amimated movies, it can be enjoyed by adults as well as children. The musical score is typically good for a Disney cartoon.
24 Disney's #1 best love story for kids!
I loove this movie! It's so sweet and romantic! I saw it when i was.. 3 and i still love it! THIS IS A MUST SEE!
25 good movie
although this is not considered by me to be a classic (i didnt see it till i was a bit older), it is a wonderfully put together movie. as a little girl i liked to see the grand houses of the pets, this movie shows alot of that and has great animation and a good story line.
26 Cute Canines!
I love this movie!! I first watched this movie when I was about 2, but then I forgot what it was about! Then I watched it again just yesterday,and I still like it a lot!!
27 AFI's Great Love Stories: #95 Lady and the Tramp
I have often heard it said that food can be romantic, in which case "Lady and the Tramp" has the most romantic food scene in the history of the cinema. In fact, it is hard to think of many scenes more romantic than that one. Add to that one of the most mismatched couples in the history of romance: she's a sheltered Cocker Spaniel from high society and he's a mutt literally from the wrong side of the tracks. Actually the kids will be caught up in the adventure and it is the adults who will feel the tug on their heartstrings. Barbara Luddy does the voice for Lady while Tramp is voiced by Larry Roberts; it was the only movie he ever "did," but Luddy went on to do the voice of Kanga in Winnie-the-Pooh films. Still, it is Peggy Lee who does all the canine vocal scene stealing in this Disney film ("He's a Tramp).
Most romantic line(s): The line of spaghetti between Lady and the Tramp, of course.
Three Tear-Jerking Scenes: (1) the romantic dinner; (2) the rat attack; and (3) the heroic effort of Rusty.
If you like "Lady and the Tramp," then check out these other films on AFI's list: #34 "Beauty and the Beast," #53 "A Place in the Sun," and #17 "Moonstruck." Why? Well, it depends on if you like animated films, a guy from the wrong side of the tracks trying to reach for the moon, or Italian singing and pasta.
28 Spaghetti, anyone?
Kids and adults alike will love this Disney animated classic. Lady is a beautiful cocker spaniel who loves her people, Jim Dear and Darling. Everything is fine until they have a baby and mean old, cat-loving, dog-hating Aunt Marge moves in. Tramp, a wise-cracking mongrel from the wrong side of the tracks, rescues Lady and the baby. This is simply a magical movie. Spend a bella notte watching it with someone you love.
29 very satified
I am very pleased with the video I purchased from you
and you had excellent timing on getting it to me.
A very satified customer
30 One of my favorites - Great DVD Transfer!
One of the best Disney movies of it's era. I saw it in the theatre as a child in the 1970's. The digital transfer is amazing on this dvd! It looks almost like they used a computer instead of hand drawings. Great job on this one Disney!
31 "Puppy Love" at its finest!
This is one of the Disney Studios finest efforts. This film was something of a stretch for the studio, as the story was set in a more modern time period. As you know, they needn't have worried. This has proven to be one of the more enduring classics they produced, and it's so very easy to see why. The story is simple, yet effective. Lady is the family pet of a victorian-era husband and wife, who has to deal with the addition of a new baby into her home. As this unfolds, she encounters the Tramp, a mutt from the wrong side of the tracks, and they begin a courtship.Lady's owners take a small vacation, and an aunt watches over the household, bringing with her two siamese cats, and a lot of problems, for Lady. After escaping the house and the mis-understanding aunt for a while, Lady is caught by a dog-catcher and spends time behind bars in the pound. At this point we're presented one of Disney's best songs, He's A Tramp, sung by Peggy Lee. Now, I really don't want to go into detail after this, because I hate to give a movie's ending and twists away. I think one should experience the film's story oneself, and enjoy it as it unfolds. Sorry, but I'll go no further than this in the plot run-down, but really, this film has it all: wonderful songs, wonderful voice-acting, and fantastic animation work from the magicians at Disney. The film transfer to DVD is wonderful, with clear, clean sound coming from all speakers in my sound system. Get this film and enjoy a little slice of Disney heaven!
32 From the guy that brougt us Snow White and the Seven Dwars
They sure don't make their films like they used to. Nowdays disneys has the voices for the films in the end credits and the not the first. And pretty much the old films, don't have very much end credits. Just to the end of a story and says "and they lived happily ever after." That depends on who they are in a film, like a prince and a princess or in this case, two dogs, a house dog and a stray dog (which goes to Lady & the Tramp). I'm not sure if Mr. Disney wanted films to go out of stock for a long time. But this just like Emperor's Ne Groove is a short film, this runs 76 minutes long. And I'm sure that all of you know that Mr. Disney died of lung cancer in the mid 1960's. I enjoy this film because it is an animated movie. And I think this should be in everybody's collection of disney animated movies.
33 The best!!!!!!!!!!
This is the best quality picture I have ever seen.
The DVD picture quality is a big jump from VHS. And the widescreen really captures the whole movie. I bought this title and 101 Dalmations and this is the better of the two.
34 Simply Disney at its best
Visually stunning, filled with loveable characters. This film is easily the best Disney ever made. The characters are driven by a wonderful story that pulls you into their world. The music is incredible and will have your kids humming and singing along with the soundtrack. My 2yr old daughter and I watch it over and over. This film posseses a timeless beauty that must be shared with viewers of all ages. A must buy. Dont even bother with the sequel. It is a shadow of the original and unworthy of association with this level of greatness.
35 A clasic
A beautiful classic, and a good purchase before you buy the sequel (a must have).
36 truth
to tell you the truth i forgot i even saw this movie and i forgot i owned it and what happened. All i know is that theres a lady and theres a tramp. they are both dogs and i think they fall in love or something. its an ok story, if i were to watch it again i would probaby give it a 5, but i never have time due to my horror movie late nights
37 An excellent family movie
This is an excellent movie. I love the way you follow the lives of the dogs instead of the humans. You get to see how they react to each other and to cats. It's a really great movie.
38 Disgusted with lack of morals.
As a woman, I am disgusted by the implications given within the title. "Lady" is upper class, wealthy if you will, while "Tramp" is low class, promiscuous, in a "poor" financial class.
So by purchasing this film, you are supporting this malicious & vulgar message for your children. I do not recommend it at all, especially for young girls. You're telling them that this is the way that they should think. Disney has lost it's touch. I do not recommend this film to anyone.
39 Excellent
This has got to be one of the best movies I've ever seen. It offers an enjoyable plot and lovable characters. One can't help but love Tramp, the streetsmart,charming scoundrel that he is. And Lady is adorable as a puppy, though she looses some of that charm throughout the movie. Jock and Trusty are a laugh, and you love to hate Aunt Sarah and her two cats, Si & Am. Did you know Si and Am were originaly named Nip and Tuck? Even the songs are good. Bella Notte is a lovely song, and Hes A Tramp is fairly enjoyable as well. 'Lalalu' is fairly annoying, however. Good thing it doesn't play very long. And the song at the begging isn't a real crowd pleaser either. We Are Siamese is okay... Alas - who can write a rewiew for the most romantic animated movie ever without mentioning the *gasp* Spaghetti Scene. That scene is FANTASTIC. Romantic, sweet, adorable, cute...genius. I loved it. This movie is a DEFENITE must-see. A real crowd please to the end!
40 Absolutely Charming!
WOW! This is a TIMELESS movie if there ever was one! If you want to see a classic, beautifully animated, charming, entertaining, and HILARIOUS movie, see this one! One of the few disney movies, next to teh fox and the hound, which integrates the animal and the human worlds together. You have to love when "Darling" is pregnant and wants "Jim Dear" to run out in the rain for some watermelon...and chop suey. Stuff like that makes this movie timeless. I found it much funnier now than when i was a small child...i probably didn't even get the jokes back then...so all you people who think you are too old for disney movies, this one will prove that wrong. A beautiful story, with surprisingly well-developed characters (after all, they are mostly dogs, among other animals in true disney tradition...) and the setting is very true to the Victorian era. Loveable as all get-out!
41 A class act
A truly great Disney film. The music stands out & it is hard to believe this film is over 45 years old. No extras again, but great picture quality.
42 Even a dog could rate this 5 stars!
Quite simply, Disney's most effective and saccharine movie to date, it is an adorable movie with unforgettable characters, and Disney's trademark impeccable attention to detail in making the moves and mannerims of a cartoon dog true to life. How can a person with a heart that isn't made of stone watch the ever-so-famous (and ever-so-repeated) "spaghetti scene" and end watching it with a dry eye? It is virtually impossible. "La Bella Notte" is a beautiful song. All the characters are beautifully drawn, and the romance between Lady and the Tramp is poignant and believable. This is a truly welcome- and why not, essential, too?- addition to the collection of any good film viewer. Films such as these are not made anymore, and that is a pity of course.
If you haven't watched this, do yourself a favor. Anyone who is anyone would love this film...especially the dogs, ladies and tramps of the world!
43 Lady and the Tramp
After enjoying the classic version of this movie, which I would rate a five star movie in every way, we inadvertantly purchased the messed up "Fully Restored" "Masterpiece" version. Throughout the whole movie my wife and I looked at each other making comments to each other like "there it goes again, the voice changed", and, "I don't remember that", while our daughter, who usually enjoys this movie to no end wandered the room playing with her Barbies. Disney "Fully Restored" this movie as only the current Disney could. They must have assumed right away that it needed alot of improvement (mistake), added scenes (to further explain the story to the audience? another mistake), and added a whole lot of dialog (again, to further explain the story? An incredibly large mistake.) Or maybe this was all done to make it look more like the sequel, and to charge a few more quid. First, the movie needed no improvement, it IS a masterpiece in its original form. It is a classic story, told and illustrated in a very good format. The new scenes are unnecessary, to say the least. Our child loved to follow the story from scene to scene rivetted to the tale, the interaction between the dogs, and the action in the chases. I know that I loved that too. Now with the new scenes and the added dialog it is just too much. The dialog is the most disappointing part of this tape! The original voices are kept from the original scenes, and new sometimes very dissimilar, voices are used in the new scenes. Peggy Lee's voice is there, and then its not. Another voice with some random city accent is added. The same for the other characters. The emphasis is on the dogs and their interaction with the human characters as another creature in their lives in the original version. Now the humans have much more of a part in the movie taking the focus away from the dogs. The original Lady and the Tramp, Aristocats, and others were very well written and directed. Disney took those very good movies and did a ruinous adaptation. On the reverse side of the box it says, in very hard to read script, "This film has been modified from its original version. It has been formatted to fit your TV." How misleading!
44 Another good movie from Disney
"Lady and the Tramp" isn't the best Disney film ever made, but it's a good one. It's about Lady, and Tramp, a street dog that teaches Lady more ways of living. Lady struggles with her owners once they have a new baby, and she struggles even more once Aunt Sarah comes to the house to take care of the baby. That's when Tramp, Boris, and Trusty keep her company to keep her from becoming too depressed.
Some of the scenes you'll remember from "Lady and the Tramp" are when Tramp takes Lady on a trip to the zoo, and when Trusty chases down a dog pound truck. The movie has some good songs and it'll keep you interested from the start of the movie to the end, without losing your attention. If you like Disney movies, I recommend getting "Lady and the Tramp." Lady and the Tramp II is coming out soon on video also.
45 Disney's Lady and the Tramp
It goes without saying that this is a classic! The thing that impressed me most about this DVD was the Dolby Digital 5.1!!! That brought this timeless movie to a whole new level! Disney should make this feature standard on all their DVD releases. I recently purchased Disney's Robin Hood, I really miss the sound I received from Lady and the Tramp. Robin hood is in "Mono/Dolby 1.0" I would highly recommend this DVD as one of the best.
46 How could I NOT give it 5 stars?
Lady and the Tramp is simply my all-time favorite Disney film! In my opinion, it is a 5 star masterpiece, and I would give it more if I could! I remember when I was just four years old, watching the characters Lady, Tramp, Jock, Trusty, and the Siamese Cats light up my eyes, as well as my TV screen, as very few films have done for me before or since. The music and songs are especially enjoyable, especially "Bella Notte" and "He's a Tramp." And the thrilling climax, which I won't spoil for the people who have yet to see it, ranks with the climaxes of "Beauty and the Beast" and "The Lion King." I remember having to wait almost a decade for Disney to re-release this classic so that I could replace my old worn-out copy. Now that I have it on both VHS and DVD, and both editions are in widescreen, I can enjoy it for years to come as I never thought I'd be able to! Your kids will love it, and so will anyone who's still young at heart. Buy it today! Don't make the same mistake I did over 10 years ago!
47 How could I NOT give it 5 stars?
Simply speaking, Lady and the Tramp is my favorite Disney film of all time! In my opinion, it is a 5 star masterpiece, and I would give it more if I could! I remember when I was just 4 years old, watching the characters Lady, Tramp, Jock, Trusty, and the Siamese Cats light up my eyes, as well as my TV screen, as no other movie (except maybe Pete's Dragon or Superman) has done for me before or since. The music and songs are especially enjoyable, especially "Bella Notte." And the thrilling climax (which I won't spoil for the peope who have yet to see it) ranks with the "Beauty and the Beast" and "The Lion King" climaxes! I remember having to wait almost a decade for Disney to re-release this classic on video so that I could replace my worn-out taped version. Now that I have it on both VHS and DVD, and both editions are in widescreen, I can enjoy it for years to come as I never thought I'd be able to! Your kids will love it, and so will anyone who's still young at heart! Buy it on DVD today! Don't make the same mistake I did over 10 years ago! (And don't let the lack of special features stop you, either!)
48 How could I NOT give it 5 stars?
Simply speaking, Lady and the Tramp is my favorite Disney film of all time! In my opinion, it is a 5 star masterpiece, and I would give it more if I could! I remember when I was just 4 years old, watching the characters Lady, Tramp, Jock, Trusty, and the Siamese Cats light up my eyes, as well as my TV screen, as no other movie (except maybe Pete's Dragon or Superman) has done for me before or since. The music and songs are especially enjoyable, especially "Bella Notte." And the thrilling climax (which I won't spoil for the peope who have yet to see it) ranks with the "Beauty and the Beast" and "The Lion King" climaxes! I remember having to wait almost a decade for Disney to re-release this classic on video so that I could replace my worn-out taped version. Now that I have it on both VHS and DVD, and both editions are in widescreen, I can enjoy it for years to come as I never thought I'd be able to! Your kids will love it, and so will anyone who's still young at heart! Buy it on DVD today! Don't make the same mistake I did over 10 years ago! (And don't let the lack of special features stop you, either!)
49 Charmed
"Lady and the Tramp" is most assuredly my favourite Disney movie. It's Charming and sweet, and it always brings me to be in the happiest mood. I believe that there is a vast audience that could enjoy this animation. In fact, I'm planning on watching it with my boyfriend (the punk) on our next date. This truly is a very special movie.
50 Dazzling movie which touches the heart
If you're looking for a movie which will touch your heart, this one should be at the top of your list. The dinner that lady has with the tramp at Tony's (remember Tramp sharing, and that great song?) may bring tears of joy to your eyes. Yes, the price is high, but this is a movie you can watch again and again because of the wonderful characters, the great songs, and the beautiful animation. Also, Disney has done an incredible frame by frame digital restoration of the entire movie and soundtrack. This is an extremely expensive and time-consuming process, which is why only a few Disney animated classics have had this kind of attention lavished on them (and why apparently no other movie studio seems to attempt anything like it with their older films). What the restoration means for a DVD owner is that the movie looks and sounds almost exactly as it did if you had walked into a movie theater the day it premiered in 1955. There is not a single distracting scratch on any frame of the film, not is there a single pop of static in the sound. For some movies, perhaps, that might not make a big difference, but for a classic as great as Lady and the Tramp, it does.
51 Great!
One of the best Disney films. Excellant music & characters to remember. Frank Thomas did himself proud with the scene at Tony's restaurant.
52 Best Disney film ever!
This was one of the best family films I have ever seen. It is cute, funny, and all-in-all great! It's a classic and a must buy!
53 Widescreen DVD is perfect!
Disney Home Video has done an excellent job on this DVD -- the widescreen version of this Disney favorite gives animation fans the experience of enjoying the entire film in its original theatrical form. Can't wait to see the future Disney DVD's in the DISNEY GOLD COLLECTION secheduled to be released this year. Hopefully, ALL TITLES WILL BE WIDESCREEN, especially "Rescuers Down Under" - "The Fox & the Hound" - "The Black Cauldron" - "Bedknobs & Broomsticks" and "The Aristocats"
54 A Lady and Her Tramp
They were from two diffrent world's. Lady was brought up in a very civlized world, while the Tramp lived a carefree life. It seemed quite unlikely that these two would ever meet. Lady's world suddenly changed when her owner's Jim Dear and Darling went off on vacation and Aunt Sara came to take care of the baby. Aunt Sara did not like dogs and brougt along with her two troublesome Siamese. Thinking that Lady would attack her cats, Aunt Sara took Lady to be fitted with a muzzle. Lady ran away and was chased by some bully dogs. Tramp saved Lady and then took her to the zoo where they were able to get rid of the muzzle. Lady and the Tramp began to fall in love while at an Itallian resturant, but there relationship became strain when Lady was captured and taken to the pound. It was there that she found out about all the other girls the Tramp had his eyes on. That didn't stop him from rescuing the baby from a rat. Wrongly accused, Lady's two friends, Jock and Trusty tracked down the dog catcher's wagon and prevented them from destroying the Tramp. Lady's owners were so grateful that they adopted Tramp and next Christmas, Lady and her Tramp had puppies.
55 PERFECT
It was LADY & THE TRAMP that first brought Disney to my attention as a child; it remains one of the most supremely delightful animated films of all time. The dog characters are so richly compelling that they become real to you; anyone who ever loved a dog will recognize with what sheer brilliance the artisans have captured canine traits and physical pecularities. The romance between Lady and her Tramp ranks right up there with some of the most perfectly realized romances ever seen in the movies -- he is played with a breezy bravado; she with a fluffed up snootiness -- that their romantic dinner in the back of the Italian restaurant actually has you swooning. And the Peggy Lee-infused musical score gives this movie its most enduring, valuable gift -- it creatively and succinctly develops and elaborates each and every character, and imbues the look and feeling of the movie with an enchantment that transports you to that indesribably wondrous early-Disney place. Looking out over the banks of the park, the stars beginning to show -- and they call it Bella Notte...
56 WOW!
We all know what the film is about. The question is, why buy it on DVD? I was a bit sceptical about buying the older Disney films on DVD, thinking they would not look as good as the new ones. I was VERY impressed with the quality of this one. It seems to be fully restored and without a blemish! It sounds great and is in "true" widescreen. If you love this movie you must have it!
57 Inexcusable lack of extras, while the pricing remains high
The movie's great. The lack of stars refers to the current Disney administration's poor presentation of their titles on DVD (no doubt because they're going to release them AGAIN down the road with extras and try to charge their customers AGAIN. What villains!
According to a review at dvdfile.com, this classic as actually filmed in two aspect ratios. Disney did not bother to include both on this DVD. Here's a sample from the dvdfile review:
"A word to the folks at Disney: by keeping prices high and features down, you're helping to alienate even your staunchest supporters, of which I used to be one. Unfortunately, not recommended."
58 Ahhh Romance...
Of all the guys I had dated only one brought me back to his place to watch Lady and the Tramp...he was the one I married!
59 My favorite of all the Disney movies
I first saw this as an adult, when friends visited and their 3-year old wanted to watch "the dogs!" non-stop. When they left, I went out and bought the movie for myself. The animals each have distinct, very doggy personalities (anyone who has owned any of the breed portrayed will recognize their dog) and the story is charming. "Bella Notte" is lovely song, and now my 2-year old demands "the dogs!" on a regular basis. A delightful movie for everyone.
60 Excellent for Young and Old Alike
A 1955 Disney film about romance and and being loyal to who you love, "Lady and the Tramp" is ravishingly lush animation, great characters and a story worth checking. (I enjoy the cute-looking dogs, and how beauifully drawn the title characters are, and their personalities are well definded.) The plot deals with how Lady, a female cocker spaniel owned by a couple, falls for Tramp, a stray streetwise mongrel. Their romance runs very deep and makes for some drama, even for a cartoon about dogs. Peggy Lee provides excellent voicing for a saucy Pekingese. Some high intense and unjust moments for the characters, but perfect entertainment for the family and dog lovers. Walt's magic shines well.
61 Classic
I loved Lady and the Tramp as a child, and now that I am a young woman, getting ready for college, the feeling remains the same. It is a wonderful story of unlikely love, with terrific animation, and the charming characters grow on me even more each time I see it. The songs are brief, but memorable, and some scenes can almost move me to tears. It is an ageless classic that appeals to the older viewers more than the younger ones. (My grandparents adore this film) I recommend it, no matter what your age is.
62 it was ok
I thought is wasnt the best movie but it has its good point
63 excellent
If you havent seen this movie yet I would highly recomend i
64 It was very romantic and cute.
Lady and the Tramp is a very good movie
65 The Classics Endure!
Disney has once again outdone themselves, I fell in love with this movie 10 years ago, and I love it to this day. So glad they re-released it. The Classics endure again! :)
66 Buy two copies.... your young ones will wear them out.
Bought this because we loved it when we were young. Granddaughter (3 years old) watches it more than Barney!!! It is great for the whole family .
67 "Lady and the Tramp
"Lady and the Tramp" has got to be the single most mature animated film the Disney studios has ever made. The themes of loyalty, rejection, and the question of "freedom" are subject matter Disney had never dealt with before. The writing, animation art, and music come together to create a leisurly, entertaining film that builds to a highly dramatic conclusion. The only quibble with the film is the shoddy sound mixing job. Often, the music track is so loud that it obscures the vocal singing and dialogue--and at times, entire lines of dialogue are missing. Shame on THX!! The picture, however, is magnificent. If it weren't for the sound, I'd give this 5 stars!
