1 Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
I recieved the movie in very good condition and on a timely basis. Thank you
2 THE FIRST AND THE BEST
When u see this film u may not be surprised at the action, the animals interplaying with Snow-White and so-forth... But THIS is the first one out and every cartoon owes Disney`s SNOW-WHITE AND THE SEVEN DWARFS immensely.
The casting of the voices are brilliant(indeed Deanna Durbin was thought too mature in her voice) and Andrea Caselotti was subsequently cast in THE WIZARD OF OZ(1939) with a 1-liner - "Wherefore art thou... Romeo..." while the Tin-Man is singing out his despair and longings.
She is breathtaking as Snow-White. Though Snow-White is old-fashion and have gonebye thoughs of manners and traditions compared to her sisters Ariel, Belle, Esmeralda and Pocahontas; she still gives us a link to our childhood and our childhood dreams...
3 Great movie!
Not my favorite, but definitely a classic. The story line is cute and the quality is much better. Of course the movie is about a million years old (well maybe not that old), so some things may seem a little out of date. However, I've watched it a few times and have never gotten bored of it. I don't have any children, but I did watch it with my goddaughter (who is 3), and she loved it! She did get a bit scared on the part the witch is running and it's raining, but apparently not enough, since she then wanted to see the movie again. I think overall the movie is great, both the story and the DVD version. It is a real shame that is not available to purchase anymore.
4 My Prince Will Come
This really is a great movie. The artwork is by far some of the best out there. The special featuers on this set are a goldmine. The story of Snow-White has been a childhood favorite of many. This feature film brings the classic story to life with vibrant colors and beautiful music.
5 A timeless film
There are few if any words that I could possibly add to the veritable encyclopedias that have been written over the years about Snow White And The Seven Dwarfs. Suffice it to say that it is the very first full length animated feature film ever made, that the gamble taken by Walt Disney paid off handsomely and the film in most respects was the catalyst for the expansion of his company into one of the biggest entertainment conglomerates in the world. The film spawned a whole new genre that has to a very large extent been the exclusive domain of the Walt Disney Company since 1937, and you only have to wander through the names of the memorable animated features that they have created to understand the impact they have had on family entertainment for the last sixty four years. Pinocchio, Bambi, Cinderella, Peter Pan, The Jungle Book, The Little Mermaid, Beauty And The Beast and The Lion King just to name a few of the many gems in their catalogue. And it all begin with Snow White And The Seven Dwarfs. Somewhat pretentiously, the Walt Disney Company have always afforded the film the appellation of "masterpiece" for its infrequent theatrical and video releases, but if there is one film in their catalogue that does live up to that pretentious appellation then it is Snow White And The Seven Dwarfs.
Like just about every reviewer in the world, I am not going to provide a plot synopsis, for the story is so well-known that there seems little point in rehashing it again. Suffice it to say that anyone of any age, other than those born since its last theatrical incarnation in 1993 and video release in 1994, is unlikely not to have seen the film or at the very least heard of the story. In our modern world, the story is incredibly simple and to some extent quite quaintly naive, but simplicity is often a wondrous thing, for it is that simplicity that keeps the crowds flocking back to see the film on its occasional theatrical releases and to add the video to the collection on its infrequent video releases.
Snow White And The Seven Dwarfs is a landmark film in every respect and is one of the true classics. Nothing more needs to be said other than to ask the question: has the DVD release done justice to the film? After eighteen hours of watching, listening and typing over six days, let me assure you that you are going to be buying one of the very best DVD packages we have ever seen, period.
6 Ugh! Still, young girls might like it.
I can hardly believe that this is the first full-length Disney film. If it had been the first one I'd ever seen, it wouldn't have made that good of an impression on me. Well, maybe it would if I'd only seen it one time. But any more than that and it's boring, plain, and outright stupid.
Snow White, the main character (duh there) is all looks and no brains. If it weren't for her stupidity, she wouldn't have bitten into a poisioned apple. Her bird friends tried to warn her that the hag selling apples was her evil stepmother in disguise. Did she listen? Nooooooo! And, I mean, falling in love with somebody after just one meeting is just wierd. But, well, it's a fairy tale aimed at little girls around five or so, and people of that age group and gender will enjoy this movie to the fullest. But if you're older...ewwww! The only reason I gave this film two stars was for Dopey, who is pretty much the only spot of comedy in the whole film. And, of course, the evil queen, whom I love! She rocks! Other than that...I mean, even the music's not good!!!
If you don't have any kids, this might just be a nice film to own and watch while you're washing the dishes or something and want some background noise, but nothing you'd want to sit and stare at. If you DO have little girls, however, it's a good thing to put on for them.
In other words: you might want to have this movie just for the heck of it or if you have young kids, but otherwise? This movie is such a...I don't even know how to put it.
7 NOT the 1st animated movie !
Great film but re the previous review : It is NOT the first full-length animated movie :
The 1st such film is generally thought to be Lotte Reiniger's "The Adventures Of Prince Achmed" ( 1926, Germany, available on DVD from Amazon ) - although possibly there are still earlier ( full-length ) contenders.
With reference to this; as usual it is generally the Europeans, not the Americans who created most of the greatest achievements in animation history; with some exceptions : eg Disney's "Snow White" & the sublime early work of the Fleischer brothers; especially their magnificent Out Of The Inkwell / KoKo The Clown series ( which inspired Disney to do an awful animated series in the mid-twenties called "Alice In Cartoonland" ):
Just as America often thinks its the centre of the universe in terms of world affairs & so on, so people often even have this view in relation to cultural matters also ; which in terms of the history of animation ( to anyone with any awareness of this ) - as is in so many other areas - is plainly not the case.
"Snow White" is of course a wonderful masterpiece for all the reasons so many people have given.
8 sure it's a classic........
walt disney should release these dvds more often,man i'm a disney collector and it's hard for to find any disney dvd at stores , like pinocchio,beauty and the beast,tarzan and other classics(luckily i have those already)and what about toy story??i sure don't see those at ANY STORE NOT EVEN BEST BUY!.anyway about the movie it is very slow ,i like the music and voices it's what makes this movie special,the bad thing about it it's wayyy too expensive,but oh well
9 DID SNOW WHITE COME WITH SLIP COVER
I'm looking into getting this from zShops etc. but alot of them say that there version has no slip cover and when asked about it say snow white never came with a slip cover to begin with, ever. Is this true? Also what about Beauty & the Beast?? Did that come with a slip cover?
Thanks for any replies.
10 Disney's DVD release policy is idiotic!!
My rating applies to Disney's DVD policy rather than this Movie. Because of Disney's stupid limited release policy, generations of children will not be able to purchase certain DVDs. Snow White was released in 2001 and put in the "vault" in 2002. A child born later than 2002 will not see Snow White on DVD in a store for atleast a decade. So much for experiencing Snow White in the magical years. The nimrods who came up with this anti-consumer policy need to be put in a vault. DISNEY wake up! Release ALL the Disney classic movies on DVD and keep them in stores. If you really cared about children experiencing Disney Magic, you would dump this wrong-headed policy!!!
11 Great movie for beauty experts
Snow White's Step Mother sure had the power to transform to an ugly witch, Why not use her power to transform fairer than Snow White ? In present situation there are so many people who wants quick fix, Liposuction, Facelift, Botox etc.But with Snow White's Step Mother She wished for her death instead,that's her quick fix.
There's one classic Wile E. Coyote scenario also, When the Witch was being apprehended by the seven Dwarfs, The Witch is about to drop a huge boulder onto the seven dwarfs but she was strucked by a lightning and the boulder fell with her in a cliff.
What's the moral of the story? Don't ask a mirror who's fairer but ask an Expert Doctor who does miracle face transformation instead.
12 1.33:1 instead of the original 1.37:1 aspect ratio
I stand corrected. The original format is only slightly wider than the DVD format. This should clip or pan the video very little.
13 Almost a century ahead of its time
Disney's "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs" is one of those classic films that truly deserve the title of "classic." This is a true marvel of film-making, considering how long ago it was made, a time when animated technology was obviously still in its primitive stages. This is simply an astronomical accomplishment.
This Platinum Edition 2-disc DVD is what each and every fan of this movie has been dreaming about. Presentation is superb, both in terms of quality as well as bonus content. Sound and image have both been remastered and restored for an excellent viewing experience. And of course, the bonus features...so much of them that it can get overwhelming (not that I'm complaining!). I share the sentiments of some reviewers here who are upset about Disney discontinuing this title, but what's one to do. eBay is still the best place to buy a copy, if you don't mind paying quite a bit for it. I didn't buy myself a copy before it got discontinued but I found a brand new copy at a CVS/Pharmacy store (I kid you not) of all places. Yes, it is true. And what's even more unbelievable, I saw a copy for sale at another CVS store as well. And no, these are not pirated copies. I highly doubt every CVS will have one, but next time you're in there pay attention to their DVD stock. You might find yourself quite happy.
14 Snow White and the 7 Dwarfs
I thought the movie was excellent. It's a must see for any member of the family especially when it's a family night.
15 family fun
This is one of the best children stories I have ever seen no matter how many times i see it.My son is 3yrs old and he had never seen it before he wants to watch it all the time.He also has taken it to his daycare for the children there to watch.Every child should have this movie.Even my husband enjoys watching it with me and my son it is truly a family movie.
16 Walt Disney's Masterpiece
"Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs" is the movie 'that started it all', as they would tell you over and over. And being the huge sensation that it was, every animated film since has something derivated from it. The sappy hero/ione song, the impressively detailed animation, the memorable sidekicks (whether it's the dwarfs or the animals) - every subsequent Disney film ever since features some, if not all, of these elements. But of-course, it's nothing to whine about, since it's obviously a winning formula that still works, even if "Snow White", concept-wise, may look dated today to some. It's no wonder why this film was such a big deal back in 1937. Snow White is a pretty and lovable heroine; the dwarfs - great sidekicks, although I would have preferred less screen time for them; the wicked queen is probably one of the best Disney villains to grace the screen, she's strikingly beautiful yet can look so evil and ugly. The animation is top-notch. You really sense all the effort the animators put into it and the closing shot of Prince Charming's castle is breathtaking. The music in the film is magnificent, with such favorite tunes as "Someday My Prince Will Come" and "Heigh-Ho". "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs" is regarded as one of the finest films ever made, and rightly so. With this brilliant DVD release, you can experience it like never before!
17 Snow White Moratorium
Love Disney movies, but personally can't stand Michael Eisner, his tyrannical rule of the Disney company, destroying the legacy that Walt built, and despise the "Moratorium" that is imposed on certain movies. It's not about keeping the movies "fresh", it's about trying to create "collectibles" and driving up the product's price once they go out-of-print.
That having said, Disney first said that the moratorium for the Platinum Edition movies would last 10 years. Then they announce that it would only last 5 years. Does that mean that "Snow White" and "Beauty and the Beast" will be re-released in 2006 and 2007, respectively? Or does that only apply to the movies released after the announcement? Everything I have seen up to now seems to point out "Snow White" and "BATB" won't be seen for another 10 years. Does anyone have any updated information?
Thanks.
18 THE ONE THAT STARTED IT ALL...
Disney animators worked for years on the Silly Symphonies honing their skills, and Snow White is the result. The artwork, animation and background, are simply exquisite, and the colors are breathtaking. Every skill available at the time was lavished, lovingly, on every frame of the movie, and the first time a "cartoon" was evocative and actually affected people to the point where tears were shed over a character drawn by hand. The premiere was "star-studded" as they say, and Charlie Chaplin, John Barryomre and every celebrity of the day were in attendance, which says something about the respect and admiration inspired by the Disney name even then. It is said, in a Disney book, that when the Evil Queen was seen punting down the river, in the mist, Barrymore leaped in his seat from excitement; never had anything of this calibre been seen, and it was greatly appreciated and revered, as well it should be. There is a shot of a bar of soap (when Snow White states no dinner until they wash) that was painted in such rich detail it is astonishing, and there is a picture of this in one of the Disney animation books...extraordinary. Looks like you could pick it up, and it looks wet and worn. There was a problem with Snow White lookling too pale and washed out, and the ink and paint girls tried every shade of paint they had; but they were all too noticeable; a faint blush was what was wanted and the ink and paint girls rubbed real rouge onto the face of SW... the effect was perfect, but then Walt was concerned that they would not be able to place the blush where it should be frame to frame; they said "That's what we do!" and so, that is how Snow White got such a lovely, natural blush. The transformation of the Wicked Queen into the Wicked Witch is one of the most amazing effects ever put on screen and truly extraordinary for 1937. The Cottage of the Seven Dwarfs is just beautiful, placed in a glen in the forest, and the detail throughout the interior is astonishing; the stairs are carved, the organ is carved, and there are faces carved into almost everything in the cottage. The wood looks like wood; this "cartoon" has TEXTURE. At the end, after Snow White bites the poisoned apple and "dies", there isn't a "dry eye on the house", and when the Prince comes and wakes her and they ride off to his Castle in the sky, it is one of the most satisfying, moving moments in film. This one was, and is, the cornerstone of all Disney animation to come, and an absolute must for your DVD library.
SIDENOTE:When Snow White premiered in New York, for publicity, Disney hired seven dwarves to tromp around on top of the theater marquee...all went well until the afternoon when it got hot, the dwarves got bored and thirsty and had booze sent up; well, they all got staggering drunk, took all their clothes off (and relieved themselves over the side, much to the discomfort of hapless passersby) and started fighting...the police were called and hauled them all away in pillow cases...true story.
19 Good story, but I just don't like it
Snow White has a fine story line, but I have still never liked this movie. I don't like Snow White's singing voice. It tends to bug me a lot because she uses too much vibrato. I think that is really the only thing that really bugs me about it. The story is fun, though, and kids love it.
20 The Classic That Spawned A Legacy
"Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs" has been a huge success since its initial release in the 30's. As a kid, it was one of the few Disney movies that I hadn't seen, until its home video release in '94. It instantly became one of my favorite Disney films. This DVD release is amazing. There are so many special features and they are all interesting. My personal favorite is the commentary by Walt Disney himself. They edited together audio clips from different interviews and they are played during scenes that are relevant to what's going on in the film. As for the restoration, Disney touched it up so perfectly that it looks new. The audio sounds like it was recorded in the 30's, but has been restored so you never hear any pops and crackles. Whether you are a Disney fan, an animation or movie buff, or someone who is buying this for their kids, no DVD collection is complete without it. Since it is out of print, I recommend trying to track down a copy because it won't come back out of the vault for at least four years.
21 As happy as ever...
I saw this film first some 15 years ago - and I laid hands on the DVD version recently. While yes - the extras were great, and I discovered the soup song for the first time, what thrilled me most was the film itself. I was pretty surprised to see some complaints over the animation - for to me, this is the most perfect of all Disney animations. I find the more modern films like "Beauty & the beast" to render the feature corners a little too sharp. The dwarfs are perhaps the most enjoyable part of the whole film with Dopey an obvious favorite. And Snowwhite is my favorite princess too !! And like the icing on the cake, we have the superb music - perhaps the best of all Disney soundtracks. While every song is a delight, my greatest favorite is "With a smile and a song". Simplicity of words and tune create the most magical of melodies. A joy forever...
22 A lost treasure....
It had been so long since I had seen this movie, I had forgotten everything but the bare bones of the story. I bought this DVD for my little girl and just got the pleasure of seeing it again with her. She's still too young to get the most out of it, but it was a real treat for me (& her Daddy) to watch it again. If you can get your hands on a copy, it's worth every penny to have this classic to share with your little ones.
23 Le Plus juste Toujours d'Eux Tous
Le Blanc de Neige tait Celui Qui L'a commenc Tout et Est Toujours
Tout Le Farest d'Eux. L'histoire est des tentatives jalouses d'une
reine de se dbarasser de sa belle tape-fille, neigent le blanc,
qui prend le refuge avec sept nains dans leur maison de fort. La
reine change en sorcire et tente le blanc de neige avec une pomme
empoisonne qui la met dans un sommeil ternel, jusqu' ce qu'un
prince la trouve dans un cercueil en verre et la rveille avec amour
d'abord embrassez. Plus de 6 Rditions et Meilleur Childrens De
Vente La Vido N'a pas bless Non plus.Le Blanc de Neige tait Celui Qui L'a commenc Tout et Est Toujours
Tout Le Farest d'Eux. L'histoire est des tentatives jalouses d'une
reine de se dbarasser de sa belle tape-fille, neigent le blanc,
qui prend le refuge avec sept nains dans leur maison de fort. La
reine change en sorcire et tente le blanc de neige avec une pomme
empoisonne qui la met dans un sommeil ternel, jusqu' ce qu'un
prince la trouve dans un cercueil en verre et la rveille avec amour
d'abord embrassez. Plus de 6 Rditions et Meilleur Childrens De
Vente La Vido N'a pas bless Non plus.
24 Enchanting!!!
This is one of my favorite Walt Disney classics I really did enjoy this it was so cute and entertaing especially the parts when her and the dwarfs sings and dance it is so nice I especially love the part when the prince kisses her and then she awakes and then the two of them ride off int he sunset!!!!
I thought it was terrible how the witch was able to give her the apple and then she had went into a deep sleep!!!
25 Not really satisfied
I liked this movie better when I was younger. But when I grew up, I realzed how much I disliked it, I'm sorry. A great first, but not the 'greatest Disney film ever' as other people said it was. This movie is not totally kid-friendly, this movie gives my little cousin the creeps. Snow White's voice was totally annoying, and I felt I should have brought earmuffs everytime my young best friend watches it. A scary-looking queen transforming into an even SCARIER witch? Not kid's stuff. I think the animation is also crude, but it's an old movie.
Don't get me wrong, I love Disney movies but this is a movie I will not totally like. I absolutely love Bambi and all the other animal films, and the modern princess movies. I'm sorry if I sound unfair, but this movie gives me the creeps. My little cousin hides it under all the other DVDs. But I have to admit, the bonus stuff were great.
26 Awesome!
This is a great DVD tribute to Walt Disney's first animated feature film! All the galleries and special features are wonderful and the movie itself is a great story. I recommend this for any Disney fan.
27 Disneyriffic
I got this for my kids and they loved it -- especially the special features.
28 A Classic
I didn't see this film until I was an adult. So my perspective on this film is not due to fond memories from childhood. When I first saw this film about 8 years ago, I thought it was an excellent film. The film is a classic. Having viewed several of Disney's animated films, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs is one Disney's finest. The only Disney film that slightly edges out Snow White I feel would be Pinocchio. The colors and depth seem more intense in Pinocchio. Snow White is definitely a film for adults and their children. The 7 dwarfs provide different personalities that children can relate. This new set of Snow White offers a second DVD which provides the Snow White history and a game for children to play which is related to the story and the Dwarf's mine. The print is excellent. No flaws and colors are rich. Worth buying on DVD. A film that your children will watch dozen of times I'm sure. A true classic and is much better than many of the new run of the mill films that the Disney Company seems to be churning out these days. The Disney classics when Walt Disney was alive are the true classics that adults and their children can watch together (Snow White, Pinocchio, Peter Pan, Mr Toad, Alice In Wonderland etc...) I recommend this film.
29 THE ONE THAT STARTED IT ALL!
WHAT AN AWESOME DVD! THE COLOR IS SO MUCH NICER THAN BEFORE! THE RESTORATION IS SO GREAT AND IT REALLY TRULY IS A COMPLETE DVD!
100% WORTH THE MONEY! ;)
30 Mirror mirror on the wall, which is the best Disney movie?
After much discussion our family ranked this Disney classic as their 6th favorite out of the 41 cartoon based movies we own. Of all the old classic cartoons, SWAT7D probably contributed for to the Walt Disney World theme park than any other movie. Snow White herself, the most evil bad guy, the step mother witch, the 7 dwarfs, the diamond mine, the poison apple and the mirror on the wall are all familiar pictures in the culture even today.
Some had said this is their favorite family movie and I can't blame them. We only gave 7 of the 41 a 5 star rating, what we called the magnificent 7. But, Mirror mirror on the wall, which is the best Disney movie of all? The debate was fun.
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. Peter Pan is no Codfish, we rank it #2. 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 and Sleeping Beauty 5.
31 THE FIRST OF THEM IS STILL THE FAIREST OF THEM ALL
"Magic mirror on the wall, who is the fairest one of all?" this has perhaps become the most famous question ever asked in a fairy tale. And in 1937, this was the question with which started this exalted masterpiece; a magical motion picture that bewitched millions of spectators worldwide and started a new trend of entertainment.
When Walt first began his ambitious project with a loan of 1.5 million dollars from the Bank of America, critics termed it as 'professional suicide'. Disney studios were well renowned for giving to the world the first cartoon in full color and also the first cartoon with sound (Steamboat Willy). Most critics predicted that Snow White would be a box-office failure. They argued that cartoons were only meant to last ten minutes, filling the gaps in the programme rather than becoming the main attraction. They branded Disney's ambition ludicrous and foolish. But their predictions were proved wrong. At its premiere on 21st December 1937 at the Carthay Circle Theatre in Los Angeles, the celebrity-packed audience applauded all the finest sequences. Snow White instantly became a worldwide hit of magnetic proportions, starting a saga of magic which soon grasped the whole world; launching a series of Snow White dolls, figurines, books and vinyl records.
Walt's achievement was recognized by Hollywood in 1939, when Shirley Temple presented him with a special Oscar. It was unique, consisting of eight figures - one large Oscar and seven miniature ones. Since then, Snow White has become a cherished classic loved by people of all ages.
The animation, though traditional, is matchless in its grandeur. And considering that in those ages, every single cel had to be hand-painted; one can say that Snow White is nothing short of visually spectacular. Entailing the tiring labor of some 750 artists who painted over a million cels; (only 2,50,000 were used in the finished film) this classic came to life. The music composed by Frank Churchill, Leigh Harline and Paul Smith is richly melodious and vibrant; the score and the songs really beautiful. From the dwarfs' 'Heigh-Ho' to Snow White's 'Whistle While You Work' and 'With A Smile And A Song' to the prince's 'One Song'; each tune has its own splendor. 'Someday My Prince Will Come' is soothingly melodious, and has indeed become a timeless classic (though I don't quite like the Barbra Streisand rendition of it).
The characters are astoundingly brought to life by brilliant vocal performances. Walt had himself chosen Adriana Caselotti as the voice of Snow White, and her classical numbers are exceptional. Lucille Laverne is the perfect choice for the voice of the queen and witch. Broadway star Harry Stockwell provides a wonderful voice for Prince Charming; and Pinto Colvig and Roy Atwell portray Grumpy and Doc very well.
An eternal masterpiece, Snow white has something for everyone. It transports us to a realm of innocence and wonder; and we lose ourselves in this enchanted world. It is a conglomeration of fun, beauty, warmth and romance that really touches the very bottom of your heart.
The 2-Disc platinum edition DVD is one of a kind, offering a breath-taking anamorphic full-screen transfer of this magical fairy tale, accompanied by an equally awesome Dolby 5.1 surround sound (the DVD also provides Dolby 5.1 French and Spanish language tracks). The bonus features are numerous (Disc Two having a total running time of 190 minutes); offering and in-depth look at the movie itself and how it was made. There are vast virtual galleries, early presentation reels, vintage audio publicity, a very nice set-top game and guided tours by Roy Disney and Angela Lansbury. The abandoned concepts and deleted scenes are a special joy to watch and the celebrity-hosted feature 'Snow White Through The Decades' is very informative and entertaining. I had to import the DVD from US and must say that it was worth every bit of my money. However, Disney studios have discontinued the title from the 31st of January, 2003, and the ones on Amazon.com have also gone out-of-stock. So if you don't yet have a copy of this classic, go get it now. I love this timeless masterpiece and will prize it always.
32 Wow, finally on DVD
Disney's most classic movie is brought to high quality DVD. There is one BIG difference from the VHS version-i was very amazed. Highly reccommend for everyone of all ages-how could anyone not own this master piece. The magical creatures are brought to life, for once it amazes adults more than the children. This is am must have DVD for all collections. 11 stars!
33 "Magic Mirror, on the wall, who is the fairest of them all?"
"Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs" already owns a cherished place in cinematic history. As the first feature length animated film made, it will forever be credited with expanding the possibilities of the medium. Understandably, as a first effort, "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs" comes across as simple, underdeveloped, and devoid of self-awareness compared to modern animated fare. Yet this is precisely why it has maintained its charm throughout the years. This film harks back to a simpler era when motion pictures were more concerned with creating magic on screen and less concerned with being relevant. It is a work filled with passion and assembled with tender, loving care. It is a work that has stood the test of time and which continues to endure.
Surely everyone is familiar with the Snow White story by now. Snow White (Adriana Caselotti) is a young and beautiful princess who must escape to the woods to avoid being harmed by her wicked stepmother, the Queen (Lucille La Verne). She takes refuge with seven dwarfs who each possess an apt unique name but a poison apple puts her under a harmful spell. Thankfully Prince Charming (Harry Stockwell) arrives and, with a single kiss, thwarts the Queen's evil scheme and provides the requisite fairy tale ending.
Even though this film was released in 1937, the animation still looks magnificent today. All of the character move fluidly and the attention to detail in the backgrounds are amazing. The voice talent all distinguish themselves even though Snow White's voice sometimes gets on your nerves. Yet, that aspect of the film is more than balanced out by the wonderful singing scenes with the dwarfs and the strong characterization of the evil Queen. While later Disney films have surpassed "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs" in technical and narrative terms, their first animated venture still remains a jewel in the Disney crown.
34 My all time favorite Disney movie
The first time I saw this movie I was little. It frightened me and I loved it. Disneys first best movie. I have lived with this movie a long time and never tire of it. A real treat.
35 Snow White and Travelin Tyke
I think these Snow White videos are absolutely timeless! I watched them when I was a kid and now my children enjoy them. I highly reccommend for ANYONE! These never get old!
36 5 star Film, 15 Star DVD... ...time is running out!!!
I just bought this film. It is becoming increasingly difficult to find (check out my review date). For anyone collecting Disney animated features; GRAB IT NOW!!
What can I say about the film that hasn't been said. Despite its' age (The first successful animated feature)it has some of my favorite Disney animated moments. This film carries with it a sense of real innocence and purity of story that has not been acheived since. Here is a list of what I liked about this DVD and Film;
THE FILM
-Again, purity and innocence of story.
-Dance sequence in dwarfs cottage, one of the most joyful in film history.
-Dwarfs mourning over the Princess, one of the most heart-wrenching in film history.
-As benign as the Princess is, she has moments of incredible charm and like-ability; "YOU must be GRUMPY" hits the nail on the head!!
-Wicked Queen starts the Disney tradition of villains with a bang. She's so mean and crazy she taunts skeletons in her dungeon; "..WANT A DRINK!?".
-Artwork is dated... ...and icredibly charming. The colors used are breathtaking.
-Songs are timeless.
THE DVD
-Quality of picture and sound as good as can be expected for the time of original production. You really must nit-pick to find a flaw.
-Extras are overwhelming!!
-Dopey's mine ride is a cute little game.
-Deleted scenes a real treat. One of them actually fully colored with backgrounds. "Musical Soup" is hillarious!
-"The Goddess of Spring" short film is very interesting. It's use as a "test" for the Snow White concept is obvious. Some good chuckles for it's crude execution.
-The worst thing with this DVD is how difficult it is removing the disks from their hubs.
-I wish Wide Screen existed when Disney made this film, just imagine....
Why the first Successful animated feature? There were other(s?) made before Snow White, including Max Fliechers "Gullivers Travels" which rushed production to get to theaters ahead of Disney. However, no previous attempt captivated audiences minds, hearts and money like "Snow White". "Snow White" validated the financial side of making an animated feature.
Regrettably, I've owned this DVD for 24 hours so I have not had the time to view all of it. However, it's safe to say that I love it so far! I'm not an "easy" critic for what that's worth. I know this is a pricey DVD even by Disney standards. But consider that my collection of 200 DVDs has an average price of $11 and I do not regret this purchase for one minute!!! A MUST HAVE!!!
37 Timeless Treauser
Not my favorite Snow White story.However with all of the aded extress and dosegess of interviwes.You will be helplessly soiled with this DVD set.Also including the Angela Lansbery tour.This is a thrilling brillian reconstructed masterpice.
38 they don't come any "softer"
I own about 3/4 of disney animations.
Snow White is one of the oldest ones, but they really don't come much softer or more tasteful.
It's full of funny speeches, and the dance scenes float smoothly and the songs are very cute.
Definitely worth owning.
39 Mildly Entertaining
The animation and quality is spectacular! However, little of interest happens beyond the story we all know and can be summed up in a sentence. The extras are decent and Mike Eisner shows up to remind us that he will never be Walt Disney - Ever. Probably not something you'll watch over and over without young kids present. Disney succeeded wonderfully but it can't hold up too well.
40 Fairest One of All
Walt Disney's first feature length animated film is just as much of a classic today as it was when it first premiered in 1937. The story of the beautiful princess taken in by seven kindly dwarfs in order to protect her from her evil stepmother, the Queen, is a magical adventure that unfolds almost as if it is a fairytale book that has come to life (which, in a way, it is). The memorable characters and songs are sure to make this a favorite of every member of the family. The DVD complements the enchanting film with a virtual journey into Snow White's World guided by the magic mirror which is found on disk two. This includes interactive environments, galleries of artwork, and extras such as deleted scenes, rejected concepts, and vintage audio and films which any Disney fan or film historian will find fascinating. All in all, a wonderful addition to any DVD collection.
41 A Masterpiece gets the Treatment it Deserves
The Disney Company has over used the term Masterpiece when referring to its own movies. But this one truly deserves that title. While its animation betray its age, the story and characters are still fun, and its place in history also makes it a must.
The story is simple and familiar. Snow White's wicket stepmother wants her killed because Snow White is "the fairest of them all." She is saved from this fate, and hides out with seven dwarfs. But will the queen find her and try to kill her?
Walt's genius here was in creating the characters. The dwarfs have very distinctive personalities, and some of the best scenes in the movie revolve around them. (The scene where they first come home is a classic.) The animals add some humor as well, especially when cleaning the cottage.
The plot moves along well, and when I first saw it in college, I was drawn into the story even though I knew the ending. I actually felt tears when the dwarfs were mourning Snow White.
By today's standards, the animation is flawed, especially for the prince. However, there are some truly beautiful scenes as well, particularly the sun set when the dwarfs are coming home. Fans of Disney in the 30's will recognize the feel of some of the silly symphony cartoons. The important thing to remember when watching this movie is its place in history. This is the first animated movie ever, produced when everyone thought no one would ever see it. The fact that we're still watching it is a testimony to Walt as a filmmaker and pioneer.
This DVD set is the perfect way to enjoy this movie. The picture and soundtrack have been lovingly restored, and look and sound incredible. The sound is presented in Dolby 5.1 and its original mono. I didn't notice that much difference between the two modes, but it's nice to have the option. The first disc also contains a wonderful audio commentary. Recorded interviews with Walt Disney are interspersed with comments from John Canemaker. I learned quite a bit about the film from this commentary. The second disc contains all you would ever want to know about the history of the film. They've got character design changes, completely abandoned concepts, deleted scenes, and information on the releases over the years to name a few things. I spent hours soaking up the information and enjoying every moment of it.
This is truly a classic movie that belongs in any film fan's library. Hurry and get this wonderful set before it disappears.
42 THE ONE THAT STARTED IT ALL!
THE ONE THAT STARTED IT ALL! NOTHING MORE TO SAY ABOUT THIS MOVIE! GREAT DISNEY! :)
43 A CLASSIC THAT REMAINS A CLASSIC!
Sometimes movies are labeled classic, and yet they date poorly. It isn't always the fault of the movie, but can be blamed on modern sensibilities. Take a movie like THE LOST WEEKEND (about alcoholism). It was a classic in its day due to its harrowing treatment of a subject that hadn't really been tackled by film up to that point. But today, after dozens of TV movies on the subject, our ability to be moved by THE LOST WEEKEND is disappaited. We have to tell ourselves as we watch it, "Yeah, this is a classic. Remember, this is the 1940s. It must have been quite something."
SNOW WHITE is the opposite. It is a classic, a charming classic, all on its own. A delight from start to finish. And telling yourself, "This was made 80 years ago," only enhances the experience. All children MUST see this movie. As a 39 year old man, I'm hardly the audience for it, but WOW, it still holds up. There is minimal dialogue on the movie, yet the antics with the dwarves are so charming and funny, you just can't help but smile. And the creepy scenes really are creepy.
And you MUST own the DVD. It is SO full of extras that you just won't see anywhere else. Although perhaps not as mind-boggling as the extras of, say, LORD OF THE RINGS, the completeness is still pretty amazing. This was the first movie to offer its extras in an organized manner, a "tree" of extras, if you will, and the DVD will be considered a classic too.
44 Great for kid and adults
WOW! I got this for my AFI 100 Best Films collection and this by far is one of my favorites. Kids will love this for the same reasons we and previous generations did. And adults and film buffs will love it for the sheer volume of extras that this DVD comes with. It's almost as if the movie is secondary! There is so much here it even comes with a guided tour which I highly recommend taking. Before you do that though, leave the disc on the main menu screen for awhile. The Magic Mirror will let you know what he thinks about you taking your time!
This is also a great way to introduce your kids to Walt Disney as he is clearly throughout the entire DVD. Hopefully they will be as entranced as we were. The "Disney Through the Ages" is my favorite featurette. It takes you decade by decade from the year Snow White was released until the year 2000. You have the option to play each separately or all together. This even has deleted scenes and songs from over 60 years ago!
Kudos to the Mouse for the time and effort on a format for much a beloved film! Get this while it lasts.
45 The best dvd I own
This was the first DVD I bought and it is definitely the best. The film looks brand new. The color and sound are brilliant. There are also alot of interesting and fun extras on this dvd. I would recommend this DVD for anyone who loves the movie, Disney, or DVDs in general. You won't be disappointed.
46 (One of) the fairest of them all...
Snow White is a beautifully-crafted film and the one that started it all. As an avid fan of classic (and "Renaissance") Disney, I have great respect for this film. I'm nineteen, and people around my age and younger (and frankly, even those who are older) often fail to put the film in proper historical context. In any case, it's one of the five strongest Disney movies and a magificent animated experience. The final "True Love's Kiss" sequence still makes me cry every time I watch this movie.
Someday my prince will come!
47 what is this????
This Disney movie was rather terrible! I thought Snow White's voice was quite annoying. It has some things outdated. It doesn't compare to my favourites: Cinderella, The Little Mermaid, and Beauty and the Beast. Sigh... And the poisonous apple wasn't supposed to be called the poison apple! its supposed to be a magic apple. A magic apple sounds charming. A poison apple sounds like a turpentine-soaked fruit! I can't believe I wasted my money on this piece of junk!
48 The one that started it all and still the fairest in the lan
If you are confused by the title, it is supposed to be The one that started it all and still the fairest in the land. This was the first animated movie ever, and who knows if animation would ever be around if Mr. Walt Disney hadn't. And the has been a lot of animated movies that came out since, (too many to count) and Mr. Disney was around for most of them until his death in 1966. As the movie opens, a book opens and tells what happens to Snow White before the book is not seen. Every day Snow White's (Adriana Caselotti) stepmother the queen (Lucille La Verne) askes her magic mirror (Moroni Olsen) who the fairest in the land and the answer is the same every day, it is the queen, until one day when the Queen asks the same question again. But this time the mirror gives clues to Snow White. The Queen is so mad that she sents her huntsman to kill Snow White. But the Huntsman can't do it, so he tells Snow White to run away and never come back. (That part so like 1994's The Lion King). There was only one animated movie that was nomianted for best pitcure and that was Beauty and the Beast.
49 The one that started it all...
the first feature length animated movie...the movie that started it all for the disney studios. The first disney masterpiece and this is a beautiful disney dvd..and teh first disney platinium edition.
50 A Must give gift from all Fathers to Daughters
I bought this for my daughter when she was 1 yr old as a pre-release order from disney. My daughter loves the movie more than anything else.
51 A must-have for anyone!
As a historical acheivement, "Snow White and the Seven Dwarves" is a must-have for anyone. Almost seventy years later it is still a phenomenal thing to watch. Even as animation has grown by leaps and bounds as the years have passed, this movie is still a marvel. Very fluid and lifelike movements from the characters. And the story, of course, is timeless. Anyone who hasn't seen it is missing out on an unbelieveably fantastic movie. And being a Disney film, it's assured to be a treat for children! Without a doubt this one needs to be on any Disney collector's shelf!
52 The One that Started it All
Snow White is one of the greatest animated masterpieces of all time. Although it was an experimental film at the time of its release (no one had ever made a full-length animated feature before), there is not a hint that the creators at Disney didn't know exactly what they were doing when they made this beautiful movie. The DVD features a perfectly cleaned up picture and soundtrack. Everything looks and sounds beautiful. The extra features are QUITE extensive as well; documentaries, behind-the-scenes, interviews, games, deleted scenes, alternate music tracks, you name it, it is here! This disc features hours of enjoyment. Disney has definitely done good with this release!
53 The most annoying voice in Disney history.
I am an avid Disney fan, but that doesn't mean I love all of them, and Snow White is one that I will never like. It is average when Snow White remains silent, but when she talks I must admit to cringing. I give it two stars for the animal characters (I always liked the turtle) and Grumpy (the rest of the Dwarfs kind of freak me out). Also another thing that annoys me is that Snow White falls in love with the Prince after meeting him for two seconds (and kissing a bird) at a well, I don't think they even exchanged one real word, Cinderella had more contact than that with her Prince and that was pretty minimal. It really is the worst of the Princess movies, which I feel is too bad because it was the first and I really wish that I could like it, but I really can't.
54 Disney's great animated classic
Since I just recently purchased the DVD of this animated classic, this seemed like an appropriate time to write a review on this wonderful film. Walt Disney's animated fairy tale is the movie by which all Disney films, and indeed all animated films must be compared to.
I remember when I first saw this film in the theater as a kid (possibly on its 1987 release), I was completely blown away. This film can stand up to the best animated films made today. The wonderfully detailed animation is quite remarkable, especially when you realize that this was during the days when everything was hand drawn. Even in this era of computer animation, animated films rarely reach this level of expertise. The rich colours seem to jump at you out of the screen. As for the songs, they are so well known that many people can hum them by heart. "Whistle While You Work", "I'm Wishing", "Heigh-Ho", and "Someday My Prince Will Come" have all entered into public conscienceness. I'll never forget the queen's terrifying transformation into an old hag. Has anyone noticed the irony in the queen's needing to turn into an ugly hag in order to stay the fairest in the land?
Disney doesn't forget to add some humour. For a kids film with such grim subject matter (an evil queen trying to kill her step-daughter), humour is a vital necessity. I love the way Disney gave each dwarf a distinct personality. There's Doc, Happy, Sneezy, Grumpy, Sleepy, Bashful, and Dopey, all named for obvious reasons. I loved the scenes where Sneezy's chronic hayfever causes the dwarves to be blown across the room like in a hurricane. It's terribly amusing to hear Grumpy expressing disdain over Snow White's cooking ("Careful, it might be witch's brew!"), and Snow White's policy of cleanliness. Then there's poor Dopey getting selected to investigate what it is that is laying upstairs. The forest animals are not without moments of their own, the scene where the animals help Snow White to clean the dwarfs' cottage is one of the film's most delightful moments.
All that being said, I have a couple of minor quibbles. It occured to me that Snow White herself is rather poorly drawn. Her features are all vague and without great detail. It's odd that a film with such otherwise great animation could do such a poor job on its main character. Also, the person who voices Snow White speaks in too high a voice. But it's to this film's credit that such problems can only be noticed by nitpickers.
"Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs'" release in 1937 was unexpectedly timely. In Europe, Hitler was viciously persecuting the Jews, while Stalin was conducting his brutal purges of suspected enemies. The way the dwarves take in Snow White and shield her from the evil queen can be compared to the way brave and kindly people hid the Jews from Hitler's Gestapo. But these comparisons are probably accidental.
"Snow White and the Seven Dwars" is not just a great family film, but one of the greatest of all films.
55 rated 7 STARS!
Okay, how do I put 7 stars as a rating? This is certainly the best buy I've made in a while! And a very good reason to buy the DVD even if you own the video tape already. I do and I'm glad I got the DVD because it has such an abundance of extras you can spend hours just reading, looking and listening. It contains not only a history that is presented charmingly and lively, a lot of galleries where you can check out the individual object at your own pace but also so many "goodies" like character studies, camera tests, abandoned concepts etc etc etc - I'm not one to praise if I'm not convinced BUT THIS IS WORTH THE MONEY times over! Not just for die hard Disney fans but for everyone!
56 Disney's first feature length cartoon
Thsi is a very nice film. I don't own this DVD so I don't know the special features so I just am rating the film. You know the story. The animation is amazing for it's time, and bet it's visually remastered in this addition. Get it.
57 Spectacular
I've always loved Snow White, but this remastered edition is stunning. The sounds and colors are so rich and vibrant that even my mom (who remembers when Snow White was released in theaters) couldn't remember it being so good. Great for the kids, but even better for those who remember the way it was before.
58 Mirror, mirror..........
Watching this classic on DVD, you could be sitting in a cinema in 1937 watching the original release. Prepare for sensorary overload with this double disc, digital renovation of a timeless American classic.
Everyone knows the classic fairy tale story of the princess and the seven dwarfs, so there's nothing new I can say there, but I can garuntee you've never seen it looking anything like this. If you're used to having seen the movie on video, prepare for a shock: the outlining of the characters, the colour of the animation, the backgrounds, and the overall setup of the picture are so well defined on DVD, it will leave you awestruck.
And that's only the beginning: the audio commentary is precise and EXTREMELY informative with excerpts of archived interviews with Disney himself, (if you ask me, there's nothing more disappointing than a classic movie with a rambling, aimless DVD commentary) The only audio commentary I'm aware of to be equal to this is on the Godfather series. The making of featurette charts Dinsey's history from the simple "Laugh-O-Grams" to his ambitiousplans for an animated feautre. Watch out for the foreign translation clips of the Dwarfs varying names in different countries. Also on the second disc, is at least five deleted scenes partially animated (including a full colour scene of the witch at her couldron) And you may have to delve further to find it, but also included is the original transcript of the Grimm Brother's fairy-tale.
Dinsey's high regard in which it regards itself is all too evident in the "Dinsey through the decades" feature (there's no mention of The Black Couldron here) as presenters blissfully glide over the company's impending bankruptcy druing the mid-eighties.
Still, this is a DVD "Experience" not to be missed. Dinsey will soon recall these limited edition DVD's in time for the re-release of Beauty and the Beast, after this, it won't be available on DVD or video for the next 10 years! No cinema classic has been better restored or better respected in it's wealth of bonus features.
If your intrested in other classic movies on DVD, I highly recommend Alfred Hitchcock's Vertigo.
59 The one that started it all!!
This was my 2nd dvd purchase, and I am ever so glad. I own the Video and Laser disc version, but combined they don't hold a candle to DVD. The tour thru the library of Disney Artist drawings is so awesome! The animation of that alone is breathtaking, and the rendering of "Someday My Prince Will Come" By Barbra Streisand herself, WOW. I hoped it would be her in the flesh singing, but they dubbed her voice over clips of Snow White, but thats OK by me, they did a great job. I saw the Theater Version and they did a excellent job of clean-up on the print. Buy This Version! Befor it goes back in the VAULT for 10 years!!!!!
60 never liked it
I am very much against this movie, for many reasons. Why it has gone down in history as a children's classic, I will never understand. I mean, come on--a jealous witch-stepmother trying to have her stepdaughter killed by a hunter? Telling the hunter to bring Snow White's heart back in a box? Turning yourself into a pathetic old beggar and poisoning an innocent girl with an apple? Not very wholesome in my eyes; it's almost kind of sad that something like this was made for a child's viewing and enjoyment. In reality, this is anything but child material.
I will not deny the DVD. It is good--very good. But I hate this movie, and I'm sure that some of you may dislike me for saying that, but it surprises me that people don't see what a horrible film this really is. If you're going to make a horror movie, that's fine, but don't coat it with animation, stick in some "good guys" (in this case, the dwarfs) and call it a children's movie. There are some action films that are more kid-friendly than this. To me, "Snow White" is just too much. It's vulgar, crude, and just altogether violent. Not the kind of Disney movie you need a big, lengthy DVD for. Pick a better quality Disney movie for that.
You might completely disagree with me--and please know that I respect your opinion--but I will never be a fan of this movie. Sure, I saw it quite a few times in my day, but the more I realize what it's all made of, the more I resent it. I am sorry, but this is just not a children's movie. It simply isn't. I would regard it as a film for anyone over 10 years old, and that's not the age level that Disney wants for its movies. Again, I respect your opinion if you love the story of Snow White, but I am one of those few who will avoid it at all costs.
61 A Great Movie Classic!!
Of course, nothing beats a great Disney movie classic!! You can't go wrong in purchasing this classic as a DVD for your collection! It's good versus evil and we all know that good prevails over evil. On this DVD version, however, there are some facts, features, etc., that you do not get with the original VHS movie plus there is a great game that kids will enjoy playing. My daughter loves the movie & enjoys the game!!
Nothing can really discribe this movie other than it is a classic!
62 A true Classic!
I purchased this DVD for my best friend after searching the malls up and down! Thank God for Amazon. COM! Snow White is a true classic and deserves to be preserved on DVD as Disney has done. A marvelous movie!
63 Jam-Packed With Creamy Disney Goodness
Although I'm not the biggest fan of animated Disney flicks, I must admit that "Snow White" is one of the more memorable ones. The lighthearted humor is a sight more gentle, and the story goes at a slower pace than many of today's Disney `toons, which are beginning to take on a hyperactive, anime-like quality to them. And though I do enjoy the occasional anime flick, there are times I just gotta slow down and take the nice, leisurely scenic route. For times like that, this legendary piece of Disneyana hits the spot.
Even though the animation looks relatively primitive compared to Disney Studio's more modern `masterpieces', its quality and painstaking detail holds its own quite well. And the DVD picture quality is even better than when I saw it in theaters! Of course, what I saw in the theatre was the umpteenth, unrestored re-release, complete with scratches & stains on the film and a sometimes-scratchy soundtrack, so it's not really that big a surprise that the DVD picture quality is far superior. Never the less, the folks at Disney have done a commendable job of restoring this classic to its original condition! Kudos to you, o laborers for the Disney Empire!
When it comes to just plain extra stuff, the "Snow White" Special Features disc is on or above par with other such fully-loaded platters as `Terminator 2 Ultimate Edition", "The Abyss", and "Independence Day"! When Disney promoted this 2-disc set as an "all-new immersive DVD experience", they weren't kidding! In all, there's approximately three hours worth (over twice the running time of the movie alone!) of other tchotchkes for the dedicated Disneyphile to enjoy! My faves are the deleted scenes, most of which were outline-drawing animations and/or storyboarded parts with the original recorded dialogue. I thought some of these parts would've really worked well in the movie had they been completed and restored- the seven dwarves' "Soup Song" was especially amusing.
Other features that you'd expect on a Special Edition presentation DVD are here, including trailers for almost all of the releases and re-releases of the movie, storyboard-to-screen comparisons, and documentaries (behind-the-scenes, a featurette on the restoration of the movie for the 1993 re-release and DVD release, etc). There's also publicity stills, stills from the original media guide, radio promo spots, timelines of Walt Disney's biography and his studio, concepts for the movie that weren't used, the original Grimm Fairy Tales text, and much much more!
The only drawbacks I saw were the animated menus, featuring the Magic Mirror. It takes a bit too long for everything to load up, and get ready to play. The Magic Mirror's somewhat rambling bits of dialogue alongside the menus doesn't help too much, either. Other than this, it's pretty much smooth sailing all the way!
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64 great movie
follows the classic fairy tale - has good animation. the characters r great and the cast 2.
65 Still The Fairest of Them All : Snow White and the 7 Dwarfs
This is the very first Animated Feature Film ever created from pure fantasy with help from the Brothers Grimm and the talented Walt Disney. When it came to childish fantasy and whimsy, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs was born unto the mind of a very gifted man . Children and adults alike toyed with the idea, year after year, out of every masterpiece Walt ever made which feature would be better than the next. In 1937 his first achievement grew beyond the distant horizon and started a phenomenon to this day that is irresistable !
Voiced my Adriana Caselotti, 14 year old Snow White was the the heroine of this fantasic tale. The seven little men were drawn and voiced excellently by 1937's finest animators, comedians and actors including Pinto Colvig also known as the voice of Goofy. Now known as the 9 Old Men, these animators were put into school and taught on a regular basis at night, and working the on feature film Snow White, during the day all around the clock for the finest quality Walt Disney could ever ask for.
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs jump started the Feature Animation department for what is widely known now as the Walt Disney Studios. It also gave a basis for 1939's inspired Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum. Contributing now to all these factors and many, many insightful more I give this movie.
5 STARS !
66 Mirror, Mirror...Magic Is Back!
All I can say is Bravo Disney!
The interactifve menus alone are worth this DVD.
Very visual, very creative. Very funny.
The extras and Documentaries are fascinating and detailed. Your host Roy E. Disney and Angela Landsbury are fun.
I must have watched this 50 times already!
67 Disney Magic to the third power!
The brilliant transfer of the Original Disney Classic to DVD format is sheer perfection of an already marvelous media. Not only do you get the orginal film that stood unrivaled since it's 1937 debut, but this DVD also includes special commentaries as well as a fantastic interactive video trivia game. -- I was privileged to receive an advance copy of this DVD and could enjoy this cinematic delight weeks prior to its official release date. My expectations of any Animated Disney Feature were surpassed. This isn't just Disney Magic, it's the best entertainment package on DVD I've seen yet!*****
68 not Disney's best
I am sorry, but I was never impressed with Snow White. I'm sorry if that sounds offensive, because obviously this is a movie that has been a classic for many years, but...I have known this film for many years, and I have never been able to understand how it can be regarded as children's movie material. I am much older now, but it still creeps me out.
Disney has made many, many praiseworthy and wonderful movies: Aladdin, Lion King, Cinderella, Beauty and the Beast, Sleeping Beauty....those are the kinds of movies that I would happily show my children. Snow White completely and totally misses its target audience...yes, it's a classic, but they may as well have made it a live-action movie because it's not much of a child's film.....alright, so maybe that's a little exaggeration. There are some very sweet and memorable scenes in this movie with Snow White and the beloved and sweet dwarfs....but they could have gone a little easy with the villain and the evil side of the story. This is a Disney movie that brings out the dark issues of irrational jealousy, murder, and things along that line. I am sorry if this sounds offensive...this is just the way I always viewed the movie, and I would not want my own children to watch it.
69 Snow White
Loved it as a child and still do.
70 The Essence of Disney
This is, without doubt, the crown jewel of the Disney collection. There isn't a frame in this movie that isn't gorgeous, and the storytelling is Disney at his best; truly timeless. This is an absolute must-have for any Disney fan or anyone with young children.
71 Awesome 2-Disc Set!
I won't bother to summarize the story of Snow White. It is the classic fairy tale with a beautiful maiden, gallant prince, and evil queen.
This 2-disc set contains a depth of additional information that I found fascinating. First, the restoration of the movie is incredible. Disc 2 has a feature called the "Restoration," and it details how new technology enabled Disney to clean up and refresh Snow White from the original film. The piece contains a side-by-side comparison of the cleaned up version versus the original. Absolutely stunning!
Other interesting supplemental materials from the 2nd Disc include "Abandoned Concepts," "Disney Through the Decades," "Storyboard to Film Comparisons," and other well-done pieces of information.
This DVD truly is the total package. The movie itself is timeless, and the supplemental material teaches you everything you've ever wanted to know about Disney animation and the creation of, and restoration of Snow White. What truly struck me as something that sets it apart from other good "special editions" is the DVD's documentation. The DVD's guide details each feature on both discs. This saves time trying to navigate via the DVD. Just find out what you want to watch, and cut to it via your DVD player. Terrific!
This "total package" is a wonderful way to begin a Disney DVD collection.
72 On the topic of widescreen...
Before you mindlessly complain here that this DVD does not contain a widescreen version of the film, enlighten yourselves by reading the package for once. Right there under Technical Specifications on the back of the package it says "Original Theatrical Aspect Ratio." That's right. Like most of the early Disney movies, "Snow White" was produced in 1:33:1 full frame. I believe the first widescreen animated film ever produced by the stuido was "Lady and the Tramp" in 1955, and even after that many were still created in fullscreen. The recent animated features are all in widescreen, but most of the earliest were not. So don't worry; what was seen in theaters in 1937 and in subsequent theatrical reissues of this movie just happens to fill your screen now. This is not a reformatted "pan and scan" presentation, it is the film as it originally appeared. So stop complaining, sit back, and just enjoy the magic that is "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs."
73 All children must see this!
I personally believe that all children must see this movie. It's a classic fairy tale where a beautiful daughter (Snow White) has to ward off her jealous evil stepmother. Eventually, Snow White has to escape through the forest to a little cottage where she meets the 7 Dwarfs, who let her stay with him. Then, her stepmother finds her and tries to kill her by giving her a poisonous apple. The only cure is a kiss from the handsome prince. Will he come in time? Duh! This is a Disney movie! Of course, he will! And they will all live happily ever after. Sure, it's predictable, but it's definitely still worth the time and money to see it.
74 Ahhh The Barbra Streissand song is soooo horrid
I am not even a Barbra-hater... I kind of like her sometimes.
But that version of "someday my prince will come" is so horrible I have to dive at the VCR to make sure I am not tortured by a single note of it.
I don't think I have ever hated a song so much.
The kids like it.
Actually my 2 1/2 year old wont watch it because it is too "scary" but, I expect she'll like it someday.
I think the color might have been better on this version of Snow White. That was nice, though I couldnt really tell.
75 Wonderful for young and old
I liked watching this movie when I was a child and thanks to this DVD set I will be able to enjoy it as an adult as well as often as I want. The movie itself needs no explanation and the Special Features are very comprehensive. I spent over one hour exploring them, which is rather unusual for me.
76 Yes!
I have this DVD and I thought I would review it:
Snow White and the Seven Dwarves, is possibly one of the best Disney DVD's availible. This two-disc DVD collection is a must have for all Disney fans.
This is the movie that defied animation, and is now redefining DVD.
We all know the classic story of the princess who flees away from the jealous queen, and finds friends in seven comic dwarves.
The picture and sound quaility are 100% perfect.
There are countless hours of enchanment with the special features that include:
An all new, animated host, the magic mirrior
Deleted scences and songs,
a set top adventure game featuring Dopey
Karaoke sing alongs,
original storyboard sketches
a 40 minute making of documentary
and many, many, more special features:
This is a DVD that you get your money's worth of. Buy it today and you'll be glad you did!
It looks like Disney will keep getting better and better as time goes on...
77 Excellent collector's edition for Disney fans
The Collector's Edition of Snow White contains material that every Disney fan/collector will enjoy. It's worth the extra money to upgrade to the collector's edition of this movie.
78 Caveat for owners of widescreen-format TVs.
Okay, first, let me say that this is a wonderful DVD.
There's nothing I can add to all of the praise heaped on this collection--a beautiful transfer of the movie which looks as good as when I saw the digitally-refurbished re-release back in the 90s. The discs are chock-full of games, trivia, archival footage, promotional material from each time the film was re-released, and on and on.
I do have a warning, however: at the time SNOW WHITE AND THE SEVEN DWARFS was released, there really was no such thing as widescreen cinema. It was produced and exhibited in the 4:3 aspect ratio (standard TV shape). If you have a widescreen TV, you'll either need to watch it distorted (about 33% wider than intended), framed by vertical bars (windowbox?), or trimmed at the top and bottom.
It's a minor annoyance, though: don't let it deter you from owning this masterpiece.
79 Perhaps a bit over the top...
Don't get me wrong, this is an excellent dvd set, but...
There are moments that make me wonder, is this all really necessary?
For instance, the film looks good. Very good. Too good. There is not a flaw to be seen, no specks, no dirt, no dust. Nothing. It's simply too clean. I get this horrible feeling sometimes that I'm not watching the original film, but a remake!
Yet the restoration is well done, and the colors are simply phenominal. This is how the film must have looked the first time it was shown.
There are many bonus materials here, almost all of which are excellent. The lost scenes are fascinating, the additional music and film materials are interesting, and the development ideas are well presented.
Then comes the scariest moment of all - a history of the Disney company.
It starts off well enough, and we get to see all the artistic acheivements that happened in the 30's, 40's, 50's, and 60's, but when we get to the 80's, it gets scary. We basically have a laundry list of everything the Disney comapny owns, parks, baseball teams, hockey teams, boats, and on and on. I was waiting for Angela Lansbury to pull out the deed to the country. What was sad was how blunt the presentation was of what is basically corporate propaganda. It ruined the spirit of the whole set for me, as I realized that these dvds weren't made to celebrate art, they were made to celebrate the beginning of a corporate monolith.
Ah well, the rest of this set is great, and by buying it, I've increased stock values.
Enjoy!
80 one of the creepiest movies ever
I'm sorry, but Snow White (along with the Wizard of Oz) has always creeped me out. All the bells and whistles of this admittedly amazing DVD version only add to my creep-out factor. My daughter and her little friends enjoy this movie. Alas, I never will.
81 Disney at its classic best
I was a little kid when this movie first hit the theaters. I was fascinated by it then and I am fascinated anew as I watch it on videotape. My 3-year-old granddaughter often asks to see it. She sits through every viewing with the happy involvement and enthusiasm of a first-timer. "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs" doesn't have the visual sharpness and depth of color we see in contemporary cartoons and the heroine's singing voice is not likely to be emulated by very many youngsters, but the film stands up beautifully as a source of innocent entertainment and probably will continue to do so far into the future.
82 Shows its age....
Great features, I already have this on tape from when I was young but decided to get the dvd so I would have it to show to my kids someday. Watching it I realized that they would probably be bored with this, seeing as how far animation has come. Still, it was a classic of my childhood and I look forward to boring my grandchildren about how cartoons used to be.
83 THE ONE THAT STARTED IT ALL......................RETURNS !!!
This DVD pleased me very much with its songs,artwork and this movie really brings out the child in all of us.This DVD of VHS will make you laugh,smile,and even make you cry.This is a movie that should be watched by everyone.
84 Great DVD
This is a great DVD. My 6 year old daughter seemed a little bored with it though. i think it appeals more to adults who have seen it a long time ago.
85 LoVED IT!
I loved this dvd! It had alot of features and it was very well animated!! If you want some Disney backgroud or if you just love disney films this is a must-have!
86 this deserves more than 5 stars
First, everyone knows the story of snow white by heart by now, so I won't go into plot detail, but the DVD of this film is a rare treat unto itself! If you're an extras junkie, you will absolutely adore this set. There's not one extra left out. If you could think of it, it's likely in there. What's better, the extras are very easy to manuever through, with two guided tours to help out. The film itself looks amazing, what with an extensive and thorough clean-up done. The sound is now top-notch, and carries through my home theatre system beautifully. This is how film classics SHOULD be treated, and this is by far one of the all-time great film classics.
87 A classic
With an evil protagonist second only to Maleficent in Sleeping Beauty (and perhaps Ursula in The Little Mermaid), this is a great show--though really small kids might be scared. Also, its values reflect its times, so you're not going to see much in the way of feminist activism here...
88 A MUST HAVE!!!
INCREDIBLE art work showing the advancement of the film and its making. A MUST HAVE for any disney fan. I also enjoyed the radio commercials advertising the film throughout the years.
89 WoW!!!!
Snow White is my favorite movie of all time--ever since I saw a theatrical re-release of the film at a very young age. I must have been 5 or so at the time, in the early 80s--now I am 19 and NEVER ashamed to say that this movie has remained with me as a gem. I bought the video on the very day it was in retail--back in 1995--and pre-ordered the DVD in September...and got a free Little Mermaid DVD as well.
The moment the film started I noticed how sharp it suddenly was! And the backgrounds came to life like never before. I had always seen a little "dust" on the video. But all of a sudden Snow White's dress was bright canary yellow...and the dwarfs' tunics brighter as well. The Queen even took on a more graceful appearance...But I must say that the scenery was what really popped out first.
Disney certainly made a spectacular film back in the day--1937--but watching this DVD you would hardly notice that this movie is 65 years old. It could have been released last year...that's how brilliant it now is. So...a big tribute to the team that polished this "apple".
I truly recommend that everyone who is a Disney fan get this American Classic for their DVD library--because she's now locked up (or is she just on vacation at her Prince's castle?? I prefer that choice) for about 10 years.
Will the other Platinum DVDs have two disks...that certainly would be exciting! Now that "Beauty and the Beast" will be coming out in October of this year--I'm very excited about the possibilities. The series will continue in this way: Lion King (03), Aladdin (04), Bambi (05), The Jungle Book (06), Cinderella (07--that long??), The Little Mermaid (08), Lady and the Tramp (09) and 101 Dalmatians in 2010. I can hardly wait to see each of these completely restored classics. Woo-hoo!
90 A BRILLIANT START TO THE PLATINUM SERIES
I bought this DVD because my niece has plaed my VHS edition to nothingness and I was not disappointed. The movie itself has never looked nor sounded better, but it is the extras that are worth the price. The interactive Magic Mirror is fantastic - taking even the novice to numerous things to explore. The game really tests the viewers ability to recall even minute details of the film - who actually knows which instrument each Dwarf plays The background materials provided fascinating tidbits about everything from abandoned concepts to info about the voice talents. I never knew that the voice of the prince was the father of Dean Stockwell who played "Al" on Quantum Leap. I really enjoyed the walk through time provided by some of Disney's best actors, but where was Dame Julie? But the creme de la creme was Barbra's beautiful rendition of "Some Day My Prince will Come." I can't wait until the next DVD in the series (Beauty and the Beast) is introduced next year since the nearest IMAX screen is in Chicago.
91 You'll be sorry when this great DVD is gone!
This DVD is the standard at which all DVD's should be measured by. It is amazing how Disney has restored this classic onto DVD. The special features on this DVD are endless and they are special features YOU ACTUALLY WANT TO WATCH! This film is beautiful and it should be watched by all young children. In this time and day when childrens films are more like adult films this a wholesome childrens film that an adult and child will both love. This is the perfect film for Disney to start their platinum collection which they will release one classic film for the next 9 years, next year Beauty and the Beast gets the great treatment I CAN'T WAIT!
92 Disney's crowning achievement becomes a DVD show piece
Get yours while you can. When the last disc is sold, that's it for a few years. This is an amazing DVD, full featured and loaded to the brim with everything you ever wanted to know and some things that never crossed your mind about Snow White. Disney's first full length "animated feature" made history and is still a sight to behold. The guided tours are easy to navigate, and the package is high quality. What else would you expect for "the one that started it all"? This is what DVD was intended for, and Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs makes its mark on the technology.
93 A Disney Classic With a DVD that SOARS
As wonderful as "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs" still is - decades after its theatrical release, younger audiences may find its animation flat and uninspired. Blame DISNEY itself for that, since in the past 20 years, the studio has released equally timeless tales that far exceed this film's technical qualities. Nowhere here will you find the depth and 3-dimensional elements of "Beauty and the Beast" or the sheer grandeur of "The Lion King." And, SNow White's operatic vocal inflections can be grating at times, I admit. Still - this is pure Disney magic, sure to be enjoyed for decades to come!
94 Great Disney Movie
If you love good stories and good animations, then you will like this video.
95 Gem from the past
Thinking of the efforts to creat a cartoon movie in the days when there were no computers is just amazing.The movie is more like an gem from the past for its beauty, the colours, the music.
