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With high-flying entertainment and messages about friendship, acceptance, courage, and believing in yourself, Walt Disney's DUMBO is "a timeless classic for children of all ages. Walt Disney at his finest" (Us Weekly). Meet Dumbo, Mrs. Jumbo's sweet little "Baby Mine" who charms all who see him . . . until it's discovered that he has huge floppy ears! With the support of his very best friend, Timothy the mouse, Dumbo soon learns that his spectacular ears make him unique and special, allowing him to soar to fame as the world's only flying elephant. You'll love all the daring adventure, colorful characters, award-winning music, and a circus tent full of fun bonus features! Go behind the scenes with DisneyPedia's "My First Circus," an all-new activity where you can learn about your favorite circus animals. This Big Top Edition also features Sing-Along Songs, a DVD Storybook, a new digital transfer, and much more.
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A Disney "classic" that actually is a classic, Dumbo should be part of your video collection whether or not you have children. The storytelling was never as lean as in Dumbo, the songs rarely as haunting (or just plain weird), the characters rarely so well defined. The film pits the "cold, cruel, heartless" world that can't accept abnormality against a plucky, and mute, hero. Jumbo Jr. (Dumbo is a mean-spirited nickname) is ostracized from the circus pack shortly after his delivery by the stork because of his big ears. His mother sticks up for him and is shackled. He's jeered by children (an insightful scene has one boy poking fun at Dumbo's ears, even though the youngster's ears are also ungainly), used by the circus folk, and demoted to appearing with the clowns. Only the decent Timothy Q. Mouse looks out for the little guy. Concerns about the un-PC "Jim Crow" crows, who mock Dumbo with the wonderful "When I See an Elephant Fly," should be moderated by remembering that the crows are the only social group in the film who act kindly to the little outcast. If you don't mist up during the "Baby Mine" scene, you may be legally pronounced dead. --Keith Simanton
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Dumbo (Big Top Edition)
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User Comments About Dumbo (Big Top Edition)
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It has great animation, and funny as well as tender scenes. A great song from a great movie. My grandkids love to watch this movie (and I love to watch it with them). When the mother elephant sings "Baby Mine, Don't You Cry" I always water up.
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Brings Me to Tears Every Time
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The only reason I stop short of giving it a 5-star is the dated depictions of excessive alcohol use, smoking and the stereotyping of the crows.yeah I know you can't stereotype crows as such, but we can easily figure out to whom those stereotypes apply. I can't really think of another Disney movie that depicts such a wonderfully loving and sweet relationship between parent and child (no Bambi didn't do it for me). Oh, and my niece, she squealed with delight for Dumbo's triumphs each time and paid serious attention to the sad parts where mother and child are separated. As is typical for kids that age, we watched the movie everyday (sometimes twice) for a week.
Every time I cried.
I loved this movie as a child and recently rediscovered it while visiting with my two year-old niece.
Can't go back in time and undo the social circumstances that made this acceptable childrens entertainment.
And so the tearfest begins.
Overall, though the touching story of an outcast only a mother could love and his triumph over his tormentors is timeless.
Never underestimate a two year-old.
Don't you mean Dumbo.
Jumbo.
Plus Dumbo is the self-doubting underdog throughout, which simply makes me love him even more.
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Best Disney movie for toddlers
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For Aladdin and Lion King I'll maybe wait until my little one is maybe 5. Instead it is innocent and very positive in its message of overcoming your weaknesses and of self-esteem. (In fact I read an article that a company in India uses this movies to motivate its employees). The next best ones for toddlers are maybe Cinderella and The Jungle Book and when they are a little older Little Mermaid and Alice in Wonderland. I have various Disney movies and this is the best one for toddlers as it does not contain the thematic and real violence of a Peter Pan, nor sibling bickering like in Cinderella nor a too-hip attitude. Aside from this, this movie is a masterpiece for people of all ages.
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More Dumbo carttoon movie from Disney. Elizabeth L.
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Loved it before and loved it now!
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I believe I truly drove my family mad with the constant replaying. It has however been many years since I watched it.
However I am reliving my childhood as I slowly expand my Disney DVD's for my child. I would probably not recommend for very young children as the pink elephant sequence could scare them but if your child has loved other Disney movies I would say get it and they should love it too.
Dumbo is a film that gives a good message of it is ok to be different and you should not allow bad things to hold you back. So sit back and enjoy.
Before you know it they will be singing along with all the songs. Dumbo is a movie I remember as a child watching and watching, again and again.
It is packed with a delightful range of characters from cheeky birds to loving and mean elephants.
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