- Actors: Jeremy Irons, Robbie Coltrane, Samuel Irons
- Directors: Gavin Miller
- Writers: Roald Dahl
- Format: PAL
- Language English
- Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
- Aspect Ratio: 4:3 - 1.33:1
- Number of discs: 1
- Classification: U
- Studio: Warner Home Video
- DVD Release Date: 18 July 2005
- Run Time: 94 minutes
- Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (24 customer reviews)
- ASIN: B0009W9AB4
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 10,602 in Film & TV (See Top 100 in Film & TV)
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29 of 29 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
This is a wonderfully-realised television version of Roald Dahl's novel. It evokes a golden age of pastoral 1950s England as Dahl does in his book. The chemistry here between real-life father and son Jeremy and Samuel Irons rings true, and Robbie Coltrane's performance creates a suitably vulgar, nasty and stupid Victor Hazell for the viewer to hate.
I would suggest that the admittedly upsetting bloodsport scenes at the film's opening are an essential part of underlining the stupidity and cruelty of men like Hazell and what they like to do for fun, which was surely one of Dahl's key points for comment in the original novel. These scenes are not enough to take away from the film's appropriateness or enjoyability for a family audience, which scores highly indeed.
Regarding Judy Lewis' comment on the aspect ratio of this transfer, the Internet Movie Database lists the original aspect ratio for this film as 1.33:1 (or 4:3). This was a made-for-television film in 1989, so 4:3 would have indeed been the original aspect ratio for this film, and no widescreen edition could therefore exist without severe cropping. This means you are missing nothing of the film with this transfer.
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I have been waiting for years for the release on DVD of this delightful and timeless film, based of course on Roald Dahl's book. Set in the 1950s, and featuring excellent performances from three generations of the one family (the great Jeremy Irons, his son Sam and Sam's grandfather Cyril Cusack), it is a charming and often amusing tale of poaching, bullying and revenge. The only disappointment - its aspect ratio is 4:3, something not mentioned in the technical specs.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Not as extravagant or as fantastical as some other Dahl fictions, Dahl's gentle tale of a loving Father/Son relationship is definitely one of his best. With the lead roles being given to a Father and Son this film can't go wrong. Both Irons actors give a superb performance.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Happy with purchase
The dvd arrived earlier than was stated and it was in very good condition. Nothing more to say on the subject.
Published 8 months ago by Happy
Classic Children's Story
Having read the story to my 5 year old daughter many, many times, I was a little worried to watch somebody else's version, but with quality actors such as Jeremy Irons it was a joy... Read more
Published 12 months ago by oak tree
A quick note on the aspect ratio...
This is in reply to "feverpitch 96", who was responding to Judy Lewis (whoever that is--did he mean "Jude48? Read more
Published 14 months ago by Sandoz
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After reading the book to my grandson, we watched this uplifting and touching film with no fear on my part that there was going to be any gratuitous violence,sex or innapropriate... Read more
Published 16 months ago by awesome granny
Champion Film
I had not watched this film in years and had forgotten just how good it was. Jeremy Irons is excellent, as is Robbie Coltrane. Well worth a watch!
Published 17 months ago by DQ
Good british entertainment for the whole family.
Based on the beloved book by national treasure Roald Dahl, Danny the champion of the world follows the life of Danny and his Dad as they encounter problems in their idyllic country... Read more
Published 17 months ago by Sam
watchable family film.
A nice family film with a good cast and well acted with some lovely countryside.It's watchable and nice if you havn't read the book by Roald Dahl,but i can't honestly say that it's... Read more
Published 18 months ago by Adrian
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Delighted with this film, the kids are aged 2 and 5 and they both get a lot out of it. The cast is a real treat for us olds too; Robbie Coltrane as the 'naughty man' and Lionel... Read more
Published 20 months ago by Lg
Danny the champion DVD
The storyline is quite different from the original narration by Dahl. I think the film is not any interesting if you haven't read the book and if you have read the book, the film... Read more
Published 23 months ago by Qassim
A very enjoyable, well told
The interplay between Jeremy Irons and his son is wonderful.
This is a rich tale which is well told and well shot.
Thoroughly recommended!
This is a rich tale which is well told and well shot.
Thoroughly recommended!
Published 24 months ago by Simon C. Whitehead
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