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Bambi (1942) Rank 4 Reviews

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Movie critics combined give Bambi (1942) a score of 3.1657 out of 4

based on (65) reviews

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Mr. Mikey's Video Views (J. Michael Dlugos)

Not many films manage to achieve that most lofty of film goals - to be considered a classic. Many movies proclaim themselves as classics, but more often than not, it is simply hype. Bambi, on the other hand, reached 55 years old this year, and Disney ...read the complete Bambi movie review at Mr. Mikey's Video Views (J. Michael Dlugos)

Boxoffice Magazine

The arrival of "Bambi" on DVD is, like the arrival of other Disney animated classics, no small affair. Disney throws everything it has into these special editions, and the same is true this time. Notwithstanding the extras, "Bambi" has been so ...read the complete Bambi movie review at Boxoffice Magazine

Reel.com DVD review (James Plath)

It's almost a generational clichÃ© that Baby Boomers were traumatized when Bambi's mother got shot. Maybe that's partly why it took gun-shy Disney so long to bring one of their all-time classic animated features to DVD. But it was worth the wait. ...read the complete Bambi movie review at Reel.com DVD review (James Plath)

Decent Films - faith on film (Steven D. Greydanus)

One of the most timeless and universal coming-of-age films ever, Bambi ranks with the very greatest of Disney's classic masterpieces, along with Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Pinocchio, and Fantasia. ...read the complete Bambi movie review at Decent Films - faith on film (Steven D. Greydanus)

eFilmCritic

Arguably the best of Disney's early animated films (but who wants to argue about that), this precursor to "The Lion King" follows the life of a young deer and how he learns to grow in a rapidly changing forest. ...read the complete Bambi movie review at eFilmCritic

At-A-Glance Film Reviews

Like all of Disney's earliest work, Bambi is a marvelously constructed tale that is funny, sincere, meaningful, and fulfilling. As most already know, the story is about a young deer learning about the joys and horrors of life. The faceless, nebulous ...read the complete Bambi movie review at At-A-Glance Film Reviews

Mr. Brown's Movies (Michael Dequina)

What has been lost in the 60-plus years since its intial release is what a watershed work Bambi was for its time. ...read the complete Bambi movie review at Mr. Brown's Movies (Michael Dequina)

TV Guide's Movie Guide (--)

A brilliantly animated, heart-tugging parable. ...read the complete Bambi movie review at TV Guide's Movie Guide (--)

Film Values/Family Values (H. Arthur Taussig)

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Empire Movies (Liam Cullin)

Providing a balanced look at the history of the movie with loads of information about its production with features found in Games and Activities offering a nice mix of fun an education, Bambi is another quality addition to any Disney or DVD ...read the complete Bambi movie review at Empire Movies (Liam Cullin)

Cinemaphile.org (David Keyes)

How do you review one of your favorite movies? I can't tell you how many times I've pondered that question upon writing this review. That's because it's true--"Bambi" is probably one of the best movies ever made, if not THE best. ...read the complete Bambi movie review at Cinemaphile.org (David Keyes)

Teen Movie Critic (Roger Davidson)

Arguably the best of Disney's early animated films (but who wants to argue about that), this precursor to The Lion King follows the life of a young deer and how he learns to grow in a rapidly changing forest. He gains his knowledge from his kind mother, ...read the complete Bambi movie review at Teen Movie Critic (Roger Davidson)

Combustible Celluloid (Jeffrey M. Anderson)

I saw Bambi in the theater in the summer of 1988, during one of its most recent theatrical re-releases and all I remembered was the sad bit about his mother getting shot by a ruthless hunter. I was understandably reluctant about popping the new DVD in ...read the complete Bambi movie review at Combustible Celluloid (Jeffrey M. Anderson)

TV Guide Entertainment Network, Movie Guide

Said to be Walt Disney's own personal favorite of all his films, BAMBI is a brilliantly animated, heart-tugging parable about the cycles of life as reflected in the story of the growth of a young deer. A fawn named Bambi learns to walk and talk ...read the complete Bambi movie review at TV Guide Entertainment Network, Movie Guide

MovieWeb (Brian Balchack)

Marking Disney's fifth full length animated feature, Bambi was originally released theatrically in 1942. After a string of successful films like Snow White, Pinocchio, Fantasia and Dumbo, Disney unleashed the super-cuddly Bambi into the mainstream which ...read the complete Bambi movie review at MovieWeb (Brian Balchack)

Empire Magazine [UK]

The fun and fear, the silliness and heartbreak, are taken to vivid extremes by Walt's entwining of high art and what snobs will always deride as Disney-kitsch. Andrew Osmond Have Your Say To submit your own review and rating please login or register. ...read the complete Bambi movie review at Empire Magazine [UK]

BBC Films

Arguably Walt Disney's greatest cinematic achievement was his 1942 animated feature Bambi, a story about a young fawn and his woodland friends that is as menacing as it is enchanting. Over half a decade later, this universally adored children's tale ...read the complete Bambi movie review at BBC Films

MovieFreak.com (Keith Helinski)

Bambi is a slow moving atmospheric feature film that runs only 70 minutes. It's not the first animated feature film but was one of Disney's first, and one of their best, I might add. When I was a kid, I grew up with the Disney films (at a time when Walt ...read the complete Bambi movie review at MovieFreak.com (Keith Helinski)

DVD MovieGuide

1942's Bambi marked the end of Disney's golden age. Starting with 1937's Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, the studio ran off a string of acknowledged classics. ...read the complete Bambi movie review at DVD MovieGuide

Movie Gazette (Gary Panton)

With its fluffy, cutesy-wutesy woodland characters, there's little doubt that early Disney classic 'Bambi' is aimed at the very youngest end of the kiddie spectrum - but it's hard to imagine anyone of any age not being able to appreciate the level of ...read the complete Bambi movie review at Movie Gazette (Gary Panton)

A Guide to Current DVD (Aaron Beierle)

"Restoring Bambi" is a 5-1/2 minute piece that details the work that was done to take "Bambi" back to its original glory. It's a pretty interesting piece that shows how technology helped preserve and restore the film. "The Legacy Continues" is a look at, ...read the complete Bambi movie review at A Guide to Current DVD (Aaron Beierle)