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"Toad was always my favourite character and I've always, always wanted to play him..." Rik Mayall.
This wonderfully animated feature of The Wind in the Willows, brings the charismatic band of friends--Rat, Mole, Badger and the inimitable Toad--beautifully to the screen in this adaptation of the enchanting novel by Kenneth Grahame.
The voices of Rik Mayall as Toad, Michael Palin as Rat, Alan Bennett as Mole and Michael Gambon as Badger are joined with the superb animation techniques of some of Britain's finest artists.
Follow their adventures along the river bank and enjoy the thrill of the chase as a manic Mr Toad escapes from the police in a stolen car. Cheer on Badger and Rat as they lead the battle to reclaim Toad Hall from a band of evil weasels. Packed with comedy, fun and high drama, The Wind in the Willows is a true classic of animation--a universally loved tale brought to life.
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‘Poop Poop': The Making of The Wind in the Willows, invites you into the intriguing world of the artists, producers, directors and of course the voices, who breath life into all The Wind in the Willows characters.
Award-winning producer John Coates, explains how 40,000 separate pieces of artwork are used for each half hour of film, every piece is done entirely by hand. Over 12,000 different colours and over 2,000 pencils were used by the animators. A fascinating insight into how this magnificent production was created.
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56 of 57 people found the following review helpful
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This is the penultimate Wind in the Willows animation. This and the stop-motion animation of the same name made by Cosgrove Hall are the two definitive animations for this book bar none.
I have to warn you, DO NOT BUY the recent film or the American film, they are total codswollop and a complete and utter waste of money, as they are cheap and tacky productions.
These are the only two animations of this classic you will ever need.
I have to warn you, DO NOT BUY the recent film or the American film, they are total codswollop and a complete and utter waste of money, as they are cheap and tacky productions.
These are the only two animations of this classic you will ever need.
15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
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I love the wind in the willows and was very happy to get this for christmas as i haven't seen this version for years. The voice acting is perfect and the story is excellent. Not only that but it includes a fab making of which looks at the animation and the people behind the voices. At the current price, it's a steal. So well done itv for a fab version- get one now!
20 of 21 people found the following review helpful
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To date, this is the best film version of the Wind in the Willows that I have ever seen. The animation simply brings the story to life, its so rich and subtle yet some scenes are so vivid, in particular the scenes with the river flowing.
Due to the loyalty to the book the characters are beliveable, and not one dimentional, the expresion of the figures are so subtle and realistic, I must thank the genius who put this together, they did Kenneth Grahame work some justice.
Thankfully it lacks the predictability of disney and it doesn't behave like a musical. The little tunes such as; "when the toad came home" are witty and distinct, the emotions carried in the tones of the voices are brilliantly contagious and just one of the films carries you through a spectrum of these.
This is a unique and very beautiful animation and it is the only animated movie that I sincerly hope in future I will be able to enjoy with my own children as all minds deserve to be enriched by this and admittedly I as an adult repeatedly enjoy.
Due to the loyalty to the book the characters are beliveable, and not one dimentional, the expresion of the figures are so subtle and realistic, I must thank the genius who put this together, they did Kenneth Grahame work some justice.
Thankfully it lacks the predictability of disney and it doesn't behave like a musical. The little tunes such as; "when the toad came home" are witty and distinct, the emotions carried in the tones of the voices are brilliantly contagious and just one of the films carries you through a spectrum of these.
This is a unique and very beautiful animation and it is the only animated movie that I sincerly hope in future I will be able to enjoy with my own children as all minds deserve to be enriched by this and admittedly I as an adult repeatedly enjoy.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
A great DVD
The story of The Wind in the Willows has proved to be an enduring classic for many years and it is lovely to see that the story line has been well adhered to in this DVD version. Read more
Published 4 days ago by NY
classic
i stumbled across this a couple of days ago and just had to buy it. the delivery was really quick and i put it on last night and brought loads of great memories back. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Reebyroo
Wind in the Willows
This DVD is enchanting, beautifully animated and the voice overs are excellent. Just the thing to curl up with on a cold wet afternoon. My grand kids love it.
Published 2 months ago by Jayne L. Shirtcliffe
Great resource!
I ordered this DVD for my Year 5 children to watch as an introduction to Wind in the Willows, as it is our topic this term. The children thoroughly enjoyed the film. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Mantha
Old fashioned entertainment for kids
This DVD has been enjoyed so much by my five year old he has watched it over and over again. He seems really taken by the old fashioned style animation and not bothered that the... Read more
Published 18 months ago by Mrs. C. Brennan
lot's of fun!
A familiar tale endearingly told. the animation is first class and suitably old fashioned. The characters come alive with the voices of well known actors. Read more
Published 18 months ago by Neil Carmichael
The Wind in the Willows
This is fantastic!
This stays very close to the book, it's all hand drawn and it's just a lovely, beautiful story to watch.
This stays very close to the book, it's all hand drawn and it's just a lovely, beautiful story to watch.
Published on 3 May 2010 by Gem
Timeless Classic!!
A brilliant and captivating story of youth... of life, sunshine, running water, woodlands, dusty roads, winter firesides and not forgetting the four delightful characters: Toad,... Read more
Published on 6 April 2009 by Darcy
Simply the Best
What does one say? A wonderful version of the Kenneth Grahame novel with the unmatchable addition of Alan Bennett's voice. Makes me all warm and happy inside... Read more
Published on 17 Dec 2003
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