Product description

Snow White And The Seven Dwarfs - Ltd Edition Collector's Box Set (2 Disc + Book) [DVD] [1938]

Price: £79.95
RRP: £24.99
Average customer rating: 4.5

Binding : DVD
EAN : 5017188883573
Label : Walt Disney Home Video
Manufacturer : Walt Disney Home Video
Publisher : Walt Disney Home Video
Release date : 2001-10-01
Title : Snow White And The Seven Dwarfs - Ltd Edition Collector's Box Set (2 Disc + Book) [DVD] [1938]
Actor : Array
Audience rating : Universal, suitable for all
Format : Array
Languages : Array
Number of items : 2
Original release date : 1938-03-12
Region code : 2
Running time : 80
Studio : Walt Disney Home Video
Theatrical releaseDate : 1938-02-04
Number of discs : 2

Editorial reviews

Amazon.co.uk Review
ISnow White and the Seven Dwarfs/I was nicknamed "Disney's Folly" by contemporary observers; they doubted that the short cartoons shown before the main film could ever successfully make the transition from filler to feature presentation. Surely, no one would sit still for over an hour to watch an animated film, their eyes smarting from the bright colours on screen? Fortunately, Walt Disney and his army of artists persisted and the world's first full-length animated feature was finally released in 1937 to widespread acclaim.pAdapted from the Grimm fairytale, ISnow White and the Seven Dwarfs/I is chillingly dark in places, reflecting its roots in European folklore, but the deft Disney touch ensures that the overall tone remains light and the story develops apace, swept along on the perfect musical score. Any lingering gloom is quickly dispelled by the superbly characterised dwarfs and by the humorous antics of the various irresistible fauna that threaten to steal the show in several scenes. The pioneering animation is breathtaking and songs such as "Heigh Ho, Heigh Ho" and "Whistle While You Work", now firmly embedded in popular culture, are seamlessly interwoven with the action.pISnow White and the Seven Dwarfs/I happens to be an interesting technological milestone in cinema history--it is also an enduring masterpiece of family entertainment. To the millions who have fallen under its spell over the years, this magical fairy tale remains one of Disney's most enchanting and best-loved films. Only Grumpy could resist. --IHelen Baker/I pbOn the DVD:/b the video quality on this DVD is stunningly clear. Though it is noticeable that the film is nearly 65 years old, Disney has done a great job in the cleaning process: the bright colours shine clearly, the blacks are deep and the whites clear. There is little to no visible wearing on the film and the digital transfer has done wonders in restoring Snow White and her seven little pals. The sound is very clear and you get a real sense, in places, of the newly mastered 5.1 Dolby Sound enhancements that have been added, making for enjoyable listening to the well-loved songs. pThe extras on disk one are plentiful and give a real insight into the making of Snow White. Little was done in 1937 for the filming of behind-the-scenes documentaries, but what could have been included has been. The audio commentary is strung together from interviews with Walt Disney himself, all of which are fascinating, and to keep the kids happy there is a familiar Disney sing-along and a Dopey game to play. pThe disk two extras are packed with information on the movie and Disney, from the 3-D virtual tour of the Snow White kingdom, that also has some documentary information, to an outtakes section showing abandoned footage and ideas that were never included in the final movie. There is also an informative timeline of the creation of the Walt Disney Studios that includes some deleted scenes from the movie. Altogether, great additions to a classic film. --IRobert Hyde/I

Customer reviews

review by: date: 2009-06-09 rating:

They don't make them like they used to....
1937, the release of the first feature length animated film - Snow White and the Seven Dwarves. 2009 and I'm writing a review on it, saying it's one of the best animated films ever made, in over 70 years very little has surpassed this film, I sound like my grandma when I say they don't make them like they used to and this is especially true of children's films. The emphasis now seems to be on trying to make the characters as lifelike as possible using computer imagery when an old fashioned cartoon is still the best on the market. br / br /This is the first film that I ever cried at, a memory that will stay with me for the rest of my life. As with many Disney movies this is a story of good vs evil with a sub-plot of romance. It is the characters that make this a truly memorable film, everyone will be able to identify with the dwarves, if not as a character that you are then as someone you know. A feel good family film. br /

review by: date: 2009-05-28 rating:

Terrible Seller
I bought this Disney Snow White DVD in good faith. It cost over £25 but when it arrived it was a pirate copy which would not play. This customer ignored my emails and thankfully Amazon looked after me in the end. I would advise anyone to avoid this seller like the plague.

review by: date: 2009-05-19 rating:

This will be re-released
this product will be re-released at the end of 2009 for those who don't want to buy from another seller and prefer to buy straight from amazon

review by: date: 2009-05-12 rating:

Classic in every way
Disneys first still to this day holds its own as one of Disney's magical movies of all time.

review by: date: 2008-12-29 rating:

The fairest DVD set of them all
Not only is the original film the first and "Fairest of them all" Disney also made sure to kick off their DVD classics collection with a bang way back in 2001. br / br /This set was pretty much wholly unique at the time. The platinum edition was only available in this set and what a set it is! br / br /The first disc is pretty much the same deal as the normal DVD. It has the restored film and commentary along with the minegame. The real treasure is found on the second disc on this set. br / br /The second disc is choc full of infomation regarding Snow White and the researchers for this release have gone to incredible lengths. Along with the usual galleries and deleted scenes are various excerpts from story drafts, long deleted scenes. Archived radio broadcasts of the story and a show about the films premiere. Even a gallery for all of Snow White's re-release posters. It's all presented here with a lot of love and care. br / br /The book added in the set is small but features lots of information and concept art to boot and makes a nice companion to the film. The book is of a far higher quality than the books found in the more recent "book boxes" of Jungle Book and 101 Dalmatians. br / br /If you are a diehard Disney fan this set is pretty much the ultimate Disney DVD and it's worth every penny even at the crazy prices it sells at in present day

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