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The home of a colony of rabbits is threatened with destruction by human developers. Hoping to escape and to save their community, the rabbits, led by Hazel and Fiver, seek out a safe place to set up a...( read more 
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MCT:July 10, 2008
One of the darkest cartoons of the 70s and possibly the most adult American cartoon to deal with serious issues. A colont of rabbits must move because it is being kicked off their homes by human developers. Great cast and good story make for a dark, brooding movie, but don't expect to have it end like Disney. It won't. Consider it a horror cartoon.
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MCT:June 26, 2008it is one of the best children's movies yet not for children at the same time! This may sound sappy but it made me cry at the end! Bright eyes burning like fire! how could the light that burns so brightly sudenly burn so pale bright eyes.
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MCT:June 16, 2008
Rated at PG some parents may find this film a little to violent for their children. This should be overlooked as the animation is beautiful and there are characters which you can care about.
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MCT:May 30, 2008
this film is the best film i have ever seen if u have not seen it plz go and see it this film makes me cry
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MCT:May 29, 2008I saw this as a kid and recently saw it again as an adult. The movie is well animated for its age and it has an emotional pull I just can't explain.
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MCT:May 27, 2008
Richard Adams' legendary novel is beautifully realised in this classic animation from 1978. Enthralling, thought provoking, violent and sometimes depressing in it's reality. While the animation is dated, the story is as applicable today as it was when I saw it as a lttle boy, especially when such socio-political comparisons can be made. Haunting and probably too disturbing for children, but well worth a watch and the Art Garfunkle soundtrack doesn't hurt either. Track it down!
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blech too serious an d negative the themes are way too grown up for young children could never understand why this book was supposed to be for little children too serious
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MCT:April 27, 2008i instantly fell in love with this film. my dad used to read my the book when i was a kid. beautiful, adventure film.
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MCT:April 23, 2008
honestly - this is the most disturbing film i have ever seen. i mean come on! its mean to be for children!
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MCT:April 12, 2008
I've always been intrigued by some of the darker moments from animated films of yesteryear. Older Disney movies and some Don Bluth movies may have been for kids, but they weren't always harmless. This is the kind of animated movie that just isn't made anymore, because it is irreverent to the standards of current times. It isn't a cutesy film for kids, that's full of fun and games, but rather a mature and artistic movie more aimed at adults. A rather grim opening sequence tells of a god that has wreaked vengeance against the rabbits who have become out of control, and has turned nature against them, making life a difficult struggle to survive. This opening segment I feel is an almost biblical reference of disobeying and the consequence of hardship. The main characters Hazel and Fiver are then introduced, as they seek refuge from impending doom. Gathering other rabbits from the colony, they then embark on an adventure to find a safe Utopia to set up a new warren. On the way however lurks danger from other animals like rats, badgers, and dogs, and this gives the movie a significant aspect of mortality and shows a bleak, but genuine, look at the pains of life. As they reach their destination, they end up clashing with a rival group led by an evil General, in an attempt to rescue enslaved rabbits, and it all leads to a great climax. There is quite a bit to like in this altogether: themes of spirituality, dominance, and survival are all very prevalent, and they're behaviors are done in a way that mirrors that of humans. The animation might be somewhat hit and miss but there are some psychologically frightening and violent images that stick. The second half isn't as cohesive and the bird character is somewhere between amusing and annoying, but this movie is an impressive feat as a whole...just don't go in expecting to see "Thumper" from "Bamibi".
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MCT:April 6, 2008
Despite how very trippy Frith's sequences were, this was a fantastic adaptation of the book. I wish they'd make this style of cartoon again, but I guess I'll have to live with watching this and the Secret of Nimh over an over again. I can live with that.
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MCT:March 4, 2008
I watched this when I was a little kid and it scared the heck out of me. But I still think it's a masterpiece!
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MCT:March 3, 2008
Entertaining tail (sorry about the pun) about rabbits seeking a new place to live. My biggest gripe is that the animation quality varies wildly, some of it looks excellent but other times its almost hard to watch.
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MCT:February 17, 2008
One of my favorite movies from the 80's! A pure classic. Rabbits trying to make it to a better place to live despite their trials and tribulations to survive to get to the better place. A must see for anyone:)
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MCT:February 5, 2008
It was such an amazing book and, very surprisingly, the movie did not disappoint. There were some changes made that I didn't like but nothing to detract too much from the story.
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MCT:January 11, 2008
Classic Animation coupled with a great story and cute bunnies...not to mention much throat ripping. It was sad to see my favorite parts of the book either skipped or gone through so fast that something that took 100 pages in the book last for 5 minutes at best. Still, you got to fit it all into a movie. I just wish they had done more with El-harairharah and the Black Rabbit of Inle. Instead they had some dumb psychedelic floating bunny song by Art garfunkle.
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MCT:January 3, 2008i hated this book. i'm sure i saw this version, but as i absolutely detest it's written "sibling" i'm sure i've blocked it out!
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MCT:December 31, 2007
Dark and powerful animation that both scared and captivated me as a child. One of the best adventure animations ever, following the travels of a bunch of rabbits seeking out a utopia in the English countryside. A Christmas favourite with the classic Art Garfunkel theme "Bright Eyes".
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MCT:December 22, 2007
No interesting voices, another GO GREEN movie. Does not look like it is put in an interesting setting.
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MCT:December 22, 2007
A group of rabbits lead by Hazel and his brother Fiver, who has a feeling that some thing bad will happen to their warren. They decide to leave and look for a new home, but the quest for a new home is filled with dangers. Now, forget about the movie's 'PG' rating, cause if you are expecting nothing but fluffy bunnies and feel good moments, you are dead wrong. "Watership Down" based on the book by Richard Adams by the same name is filled with blood and death, and that is what makes "Watership Down" stand out and along with the good animations is one of the best animated movies ever, even now 30 years later.
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MCT:December 6, 2007
This was a really good movie but i havent had the chance to read the book yet. some of the scenes were violent and bloody but all in all, this is an amazing and touching story that helps you learn about what we need to do to protect the enviorment.
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gyvetteposted 120 days ago -
This movie was amazing. A true work of art. I don't understand why it's in the Kids and Family category. It's profoundly disturbing. I encourage those who have not yet seen this film to read the book first. This way, you'll appreciate the story more and the images won't just be a jumble of colors for you. I think there should be a new film made in the same style as Babe for this movie. Of course, it won't be light-hearted like Babe but the live-action will bring a larger audience. It should encompass the whole book, of course, since it was a short novel to begin with and a perfect one at that.
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