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Much like Richard Adams' wonderful novel this animated tale of wandering rabbits is not meant for small children. It is, however, rich storytelling, populated with very real individuals inhabiting a very real world. The animation is problematic, sometimes appearing out of proportion or just below par; but it seems to stem from an attempt at realism, something distinguishing the film's characters from previous, cutesy, animated animals.
A band of rabbits illegally leave their warren after a prophecy of doom from a runt named Fiver (voiced by Richard Briers). In search of a place safe from humans and predators, they face all kinds of dangers, including a warren that has made a sick bargain with humankind, and a warren that is basically a fascist state. Allegories aside, Down is engaging and satisfying, and pulls off the same amazing trick that the novel did--you'll forget that this is a story about rabbits. --Keith Simanton, Amazon.com
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Animated feature of Richard Adams' best-selling novel. When rabbit Fiver (voiced by Richard Briers) has a premonition of his warren being destroyed by man, he persuades his brother Hazel (John Hurt) and a few other friends to flee in search of safety. They have many adventures along the way, until they encounter a vicious race of rabbits who are determined to prove their supremacy.
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50 of 51 people found the following review helpful
By Soph
Format:DVD
When i was a small child, I used to watch this film over and over again as an enchanting, exciting tale about a little group of bunnies that went on a big adventure, not really understanding what it was all about. But it was only just recently when it was on TV that i realised what a truly fantastic film this is, it can be looked at in so many different ways and have lots of different meanings. The animation is scetchy but I think that it all adds to the raw, honest beauty of this film. Some may decide thats its too violent and disturbing for little ones but never really noticed it as a child myself.
I would reccomend Watership Down to anybody, if your looking for a deep and interesting film or even just a story about a big adventure, this is it.
I would reccomend Watership Down to anybody, if your looking for a deep and interesting film or even just a story about a big adventure, this is it.
19 of 19 people found the following review helpful
By Silvolf
Format:DVD
This is my favourite movie of all time. I grew up watching it. It has a wonderful musical score and the unforgettable song, Bright Eyes. It may scare younger viewers as it is a very dark animation, especially near the end with the fighting (I won't say between whome, for it may spoil the story for those who haven't seen it) however, it is realistic and thats what I like about it. There is blood shed and there are deaths but it makes a change from all those animated films where the characters fight and clearly don't have a mark on them. I recommend it to everyone who has enjoyed the book or just has an interest in unusual animations. A great movie!
14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
It may look cute and fluffy but the story of a bunch of rabbits looking for a home is told in a bloody and dark way. This film really freaked me out as a kid and watching it now many years later I know that it is a very nicley animated movie with a moving music track and memorable bunny characters. A classic that shoud'nt be missed. Oh, not for small children ( blood ).
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4.0 out of 5 stars
Good film.........but maybe not for very young children.
This film features a colony of rabbits forced to move due to Humans wanting to develop their land. Follow them on their journey as they find somewhere safe to live in a world where... Read more
Published 4 days ago by Andrew Berry
5.0 out of 5 stars
A 'nice' video to watch ...
Bought to watch with my grandchildren ... couldn't resist watching it again myself the minute it arrived !!! A really 'nice' video to watch i.e. no guns, fighting, violence etc. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Ray Sumner
4.0 out of 5 stars
Birthday gift
I only remember this film from childhood viewing in the cinema and for suitability relied on customer reviews when ordering.
Published 1 month ago by R. Barlow
5.0 out of 5 stars
Absorbing Rabbit Film
My father used to keep rabbits. At one point, he had a hatch with over two hundred of the things in it. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Monsieur Slinky
5.0 out of 5 stars
A Must See & Quite Brilliant film.
It's extremely hard to know where to start with a film that has had such a big affect on me at a specific time during my childhood. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Fozza
5.0 out of 5 stars
Wonderful Film
This is such a classic. It makes me cry everytime! Worth reading the book as well as it is beautifully written.
Published 4 months ago by Ms. C. A. L. Bridge
5.0 out of 5 stars
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love this film very much my husband got this for me because it was the first filom we saw togrther so it is very special to us.
Published 4 months ago by stephen
3.0 out of 5 stars
Dissapointed
This DVD version of the original classic, is beautifully animated and well-performed, however there were noticable chunks missing from the original version, which I disctincly... Read more
Published 5 months ago by B. Brown
1.0 out of 5 stars
Not worth seeing
Read the book in the mid 70's and found it delightful, if rather long. This interpretation of the book is appalling - basically it has been condensed down to 90 mins. Read more
Published 5 months ago by S. Ahmad
1.0 out of 5 stars
Disappointment
I have ordered this product twice inthe last 10 days and still I have not recieved it. Shocking. What a disappointment...........
Published 5 months ago by bikelady
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