Bambi II

Alexander Gould, Andrea Bowen, Anthony Ghannam

A sequel to the 1942 Disney classic, Bambi, is laden with expectations since audiences are justifiably protective of this beloved tale abounding with enchantment and nostalgia. Rest assured: <...( read more  read more... )I>Bambi II rises to the occasion, succeeding at every turn. Brian Pimental directs the 70-minute direct-to-video release, which seamlessly integrates the beauty, subtlety, and essence of the original film. The new tale is actually a "midquel" as it takes place in the middle of the original film's story line, exploring Bambi's coming-of-age challenges. The saga begins soon after Bambi's mother has died--and for viewers who shudder at the thought of having to relive that traumatic movie experience, you won't. With gentle inferences to her passing, Bambi (voiced by Alexander Gould, Finding Nemo) is left to the clumsy-though-well-meaning care of his father, the Great Prince (voiced by Patrick Stewart) who faces the difficult task of raising a son while silently mourning his own loss. Yet the weighty subject of death is soon overshadowed by the wonders of forest life. Through skillful storytelling, the film takes an early turn toward levity. After all, it's spring and Bambi's familiar friends, Thumper and Flower, are ready to play. Especially charming are the scenes where the forest animals give each other lessons in bravery and soon have a chance to test their mettle in scuffles with a newcomer to the mix, a blustering bully named Ronno (voiced by Anthony Ghannam). A strong soundtrack includes selections by Martina McBride, Michelle Lewis, Alison Krauss, and Anthony Callea. There is even a nostalgic nod to the original composer, Frank Churchill, with "Let's Sing a Gay Little Spring Song." The film's strength, however, is in its well-crafted humor: simple one-liners and animated antics that refrain from 21st century trends to cloak inappropriate innuendoes and double entendres in G-rated clothing, hoping to pander to an adult audience. This is vintage Disney; it panders to no one yet pleases all--delightfully worth the wait. The DVD's bonus material includes a "making-of" featurette, Bambi trivia, and a mini-tutorial with a Disney animator. (All ages) --Lynn Gibson

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Unrated, 70 min.

Directed by: Brian Pimental

Released: January 1, 2006

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DVD Released: February 7, 2006

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  • October 7, 2008
    the first one was so sad but I have to say I liked this one too. But wish disney would stop making 2's and 3's off of the classics though. Remakes are different.
  • August 12, 2007
    hungry?
  • June 7, 2007
    Surprisingly good direct to video sequel. Fills in the gaps of Bambi's growing up. The relationship between him and his father is explored and is very sweet. The film doesn't add too much new but certainly doesn't insult the memory of the classic original. The animation isn't too... ...( read more )
  • February 16, 2009
    well I have watched it but it wern't the film for me because it was more for younger children it was quite funny though but not the best film.
  • June 23, 2009
    In this film we can find what happen when bambis mother dies and he is left to be in the care of the great King of the deer... but his father thinks otherwise and bambi wants to proove his worth!! it's a great film and a great addition with great voices and a nice plot and story... ...( read more )

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  • nbhatti3000
    February 25, 2008
    lovely animated movie specially for kids.
  • sportboy
    November 3, 2007
    well that film was not the film for me because it was for younger children saw it wern't the best film but it was quite funny though.
    they just didn't set the film out right.they didn't play the Music in the right part the story about bambi wasn't set out right well it was funny but it weren't set out right.
  • xXxHeArTsxXx
    June 18, 2007
    himenovixen- i agree with you in a sense that we want to know what happens. But idk. It doesn't make sense to me.
  • himenovixen
    April 8, 2007
    This is the hidden years of Bambi the stuff we were only made to guess at. And ya know what, when i was little i always wanted them to go into detail with what happened with his father. and i'm really glad they did.
  • xXxHeArTsxXx
    February 18, 2007
    Well, heres the thing... I saw it yesterday and this movie was ok. I say that it was ok because in the 1st one it shows Bambi as a adult, and then they show him in this movie as a chold again. Disney probably thinks that no one noticed! Well i did!!! Anyways beside that- this movie was ok. DEFINALTY not as good as the 1st one, but it was better than Cinderalla 2.( I think that movie was sooo bad!!! ) It really bugs me when Disney makes sequals when there is no need to!!! Like WHY did there have to be a cinderalla 2?!?!? and Bambi 2??! Like Bambi would be fine w\o a number 2!!! But thats just my opinion.
  • MelissaAnnLegard
    May 25, 2006
    Bambi 2...this movie is soo cuute.
    I almost cried at the end of the movie when Bambi fell off the edge of the rock. I knew he wasn't dead..obviously..if you've seen the first movie..it shows him grow up and have his own kids but in this one it shows him while his dad, the prince of the forest, had to raise him after his mom died so obviously he didn't die. so yeah..this movie is one of the best disney films! I bought it last week and I already watched it 6 times. haha.

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