- Actors: John Hurt, Richard Briers, Ralph Richardson, Michael Graham Cox, John Bennett
- Directors: Martin Rosen
- Writers: Martin Rosen, Richard Adams
- Producers: Martin Rosen
- Language English
- Classification: U
- Studio: Polygram
- VHS Release Date: 1 Oct 1999
- Run Time: 101 minutes
- Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (69 customer reviews)
- ASIN: B00004R6CJ
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 3,111 in Video (See Top 100 in Video)
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Amazon.co.uk Review
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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45 of 46 people found the following review helpful
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.
17 of 17 people found the following review helpful
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!
12 of 12 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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(Watership Down) has one of greatest song ever "Bright Eyes"
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From Richard Adams' best seller comes a beautifully realized animated adventure about a nomadic band of rabbits. Read more
From Richard Adams' best seller comes a beautifully realized animated adventure about a nomadic band of rabbits. Read more
Published 2 months ago by S. F. husseiny
Extraordinarily moving animated film that maybe ought to be a PG
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Published 4 months ago by Philoctetes
family favourite
this was a last minute xmas buy after searching various outlets with no luck amazon are simply the best to find classic material that supermarkets and main retail outlets just wont... Read more
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Watership Down (Deluxe Edition) DVD
Rated as U and having watched this in the 80s, I'd think it would be rated as a 12, since there is some moderate violence in the movie. (Rabbit lovers beware! Read more
Published 5 months ago by Miss J. Hanson
Totally unsuitable for children...
I watched this film for the first time last night, at the age of 17. I'd heard from people that it's quite dark, but even I was appalled at how it managed to pass as a U. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Dan
Watership Down DVD
Great value, great film!! A bit different from the book which is a must read for everyone oin life but a good adaptation!!
Published 12 months ago by I. Morrill
Dark, frightening, boring and unsuitable for children.
The box describes this film as "a delightful film for all ages" and states that it contains "mild threat and violence". Read more
Published 14 months ago by A. Scott
A classic political allegory
This is still one of my favourite films and one of the most biting political films ever to come out of the animated cartoon genre. Read more
Published 14 months ago by S. Meadows
Great film, but wrong certificate
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Published 15 months ago by LupinePhasmatis
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Excellent film I remeber it from when i was a child and still looks good today and is for adults as much as childeren. Read more
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