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Animated version of Kenneth Grahame's much-loved children's tale. Badger, Ratty and Mole are the woodland and river-dwelling creatures who enjoy a simple, settled existence in the English countryside. However, their brash and egotistical friend, Toad, is renowned for his passing fads and expensive but short-lived enthusiasms. When Toad develops a passion for motor cars, his resultant debts force him to sell his ancestral home, Toad Hall, to the cunning and conniving weasels!
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In this unique film, the award-winning animators of Cosgrove Halls have brought Kenneth Grahame's characters, Badger, Mole, Ratty and the flamboyant Toad of Toad Hall, magically to life in a beautiful Edwardian country scene. Join these four lively characters in a wonderful production that captures all the fun and enchantment of a fairy tale adventure. With voices by David Jason, Michael Holden, Ian Carmichael, Una Stubbs, Beryl Reid and Richard Pearson.
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28 of 29 people found the following review helpful
By Susannah
Stop motion animation doesn't get better than this exquisitely rendered Edwardian-era jewel. Flawlessly acted by a wonderful cast, this is the definitive Rat, Mole, Badger and, of course, the irrepressible Toad. Wind in the Willows is one of the cosiest and most comforting books ever written, and this version is wonderfully true to the original. It has enchanted every child in my family and delighted the adults as well.
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Wind in the Willows is one of the most enchanting childrens books ever written, and though it has been around for years now, it has lost none of its original charm and appeal. This film version is indeed the book come to life, with captivating animation that children and adults alike will appreciate and love. The character's personalities will make you believe they are real, and transport you to a land of make believe, so you can escape along with your children to this magical place of talking toads who ride around in automobiles... A must for every child's collection.
38 of 40 people found the following review helpful
By R. Spooner
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I loved it as a child, and it hadn't aged when I bought it on DVD as a adult. The picture quality is pretty good and some effort appears to have gone into the additional features on the disk, which is unusual for DVD's so early on the life of the format. As for the feature itself, the humour is very very good, the narrative so well written, a wonderful collection of characters, and excellent animation. What more could we ask for? True all round entertainment that everyone should be given the chance to see at least once.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Magnificent!
It's a classic - do you REALLY need me to sell this to you? It is things like this that make me not mind being a bit older :-)
Published 3 days ago by Ken
5.0 out of 5 stars
The wind in the Willows
It remembers me my childhood... when I was young, I woke up in the morning to watch tv and everybody was still sleeping....
Published 4 months ago by MAA
5.0 out of 5 stars
Best kids film ever!
We saw this beautiful puppet dramatisation before our daughter was even born and decided to record it for her when she was older. Read more
Published 7 months ago by S. L. A. De-brabander
5.0 out of 5 stars
Classic childrens film
For those who have read the wonderful book, this dvd brings all the characters to life. It is a great way of introducing your children to this work.
Published on 21 July 2009 by Mr. John Young
5.0 out of 5 stars
We want "The Director's Cut"!
Not much to add to the other rave reviews, but it did strike me that, true as this is to the original book, several of its scenes were left out for reasons of length. Read more
Published on 28 Mar 2008 by M. J. Mooney
5.0 out of 5 stars
Phenomenal - not to be missed.
20 years later and I return again and again to this timeless and beautifully-crafted piece. I cannot imagine my life without this faultless adaptation of my favourite childhood... Read more
Published on 21 Dec 2007 by Ms. Rebecca Ault
5.0 out of 5 stars
animation artwork with a heart of gold
This is the most exquisite animated film I've ever seen. The story is full of eccentricity and tolerance, the animations true to the illustrated book, and the background scenery... Read more
Published on 26 Mar 2007 by G. Robinson
4.0 out of 5 stars
A jewel in the crown of stop-motion animation
When I first saw this on television many, many years ago, the impact was immediate and long lasting! Read more
Published on 19 Oct 2006 by Siamese
5.0 out of 5 stars
The best of the best!
I've loved this film since I was about 10!
And now having the opportunity to own it on dvd for such a cheap price was an offer I pounced on!!! Read more
And now having the opportunity to own it on dvd for such a cheap price was an offer I pounced on!!! Read more
Published on 18 Jan 2005
4.0 out of 5 stars
Class Animated Interpretation
I had never watched this film before I bought it recently. I was familar only with the TV series. This DVD is great. Come sit by the riverbank with Toad, Ratty, Mole and Badger!!! Read more
Published on 11 Jan 2005 by Ken Weldon
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