Watership Down I read it at 15 and it made a profound impact on me and how I see the world... it sort of gave me my first look at the world for what it was beautiful but terrifying and full of danger. I have always loved rabbits ever since then for whatever the reason they are symbol of power and survival for me.
@Sweaty_Ken
6 жыл бұрын
Who else was utterly traumatised by this as a child? Seriously harrowing...
@MICKEYISLOWD
3 жыл бұрын
This film upset me so much I felt ill. But it teaches you about real life and the cruelty and brutality we all will see in our lives.
@derekosullivan470
6 жыл бұрын
That song is so haunting but so good.
@1980rlquinn
6 жыл бұрын
This film is only a children's movie in as much as some people believe all animation is for children, which is false. This is one of my favorites and I'm glad you guys covered it!
@MrNifster
6 жыл бұрын
Our parents would have friends round and us as kids would be left to watch this on our own. Such an emotional film! I might watch it WITH my kids one day and hold them tight!
@vinniecorleone62
6 жыл бұрын
One of my finest memories of seeing a movie with my folks at the theater, proud to have a Criterion DVD of it today to savor those memories as well as a wonderful film that's quite endearing to me. Thank you both for your excellent look at this amazing animated gem!
@vinniecorleone62
6 жыл бұрын
So enjoyable guys, I too grew up savoring this one & "Lord of the Rings" in '78 when I was 16. Your profile here triggered so many great memories man, thanks!
@extrasmack
6 жыл бұрын
I recall seeing this one on prime time television back around 81 or 82. I was enthralled at the depth and gravity of the story. It is simply a masterpiece. The following day many of my fellow classmates who saw it in their homes were sort of depressed and didn't want to discuss it much. I couldn't understand it then. Not for the faint of heart in the least. Other favorite animated tales for me about that time were Winds of Change, Lord of the rings, Thundarr, Tarzan, the Fox and the Hound, Flight of Dragons, Wizards, an animated the Little Mermaid that stuck closer to the book and an animated film with very similar artwork that I barely recall except that at the end the main character is tasked by a mad king to jump into cauldrons of stuff that should kill him. I believe one was boiling oil and another was scalding milk. The only way he can survive is by hiding a phoenix feather on his person. I've not yet seen Plague Dogs or even heard of the Animals of Farthing Wood. Tried to watch the newer serialized Watership down due to such fond memories of the original but couldn't get through a single episode. It just felt wrong, not serious enough somehow. Thanks for making this review! I too highly recommend it but with the caveat that if the would be viewer has no stomach for tragic tales, a certain amount of gore, and generally likes happy films not grounded in realism and hardship they skip this one. Cheers!
@wayneconway1
6 жыл бұрын
I'm not sure about this "Ian" guy. Bring back "I always thought Troy Tempest was a real actor" from last week. He was great.
@Ripplin
6 жыл бұрын
You're now contractually obligated to do The Plague Dogs now. Haha. ;)
@AarenJable
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the re-upload guys
@MICKEYISLOWD
3 жыл бұрын
Bright Eyes was written by Mike Batt but performed by Simon and Garfunkel.
@DorianCairne
6 жыл бұрын
Hooray! I found you guys through this review, so glad it's back.
@Blizzard757575
5 жыл бұрын
Love the variety of films you review.
@TheBeird
6 жыл бұрын
Only saw this a couple years ago as an adult. Still fucked me up
@Mantinae
6 жыл бұрын
We must all meet our match someday
@extraplain2412
6 жыл бұрын
I still tease my parents for putting this on for me as a child.. I could handle Alien, Predator, The Thing but this, this was just on another level of horror!
@TheEnrieb
5 жыл бұрын
I never thought about the ww2 reference, looking at it again I suppose when the general confronts the dog, the dog is Stalin.
@librahoshino6752
4 жыл бұрын
For me, Woundwort's intimidation and downright scare factor came from the scenes where he stares into the audience.
@BedfastSquid
4 жыл бұрын
I loved this film as a kid, it’s nice to see this review🙂
@wratched
6 жыл бұрын
The real question: Which is bigger nightmare fuel, this, or Felidae?
@jxomxo
5 жыл бұрын
Felidae. At least with Watership Down, it's violence is used sparingly and most of the time subtly. With Felidae, it's just in-your-face gore.
@ClawedImperial
5 жыл бұрын
I'd go with Felidae.The dream sequences, that gruesome scene with the cat being experimented on -- I tried to rewatch it after forgetting those parts. Watership Down has very little nightmare fuel in comparison.
@vinnieharris4716
5 жыл бұрын
Was traumatised by this movie as a kid. Now I’m older, it’s still just as emotional and shocking.
@feathersblack5942
6 жыл бұрын
In a way, this movie is much scerier than any horror movie you might come across. But, it is so beautiful that I find it to be totally worth it.
@thecinematicmind
6 жыл бұрын
Bright eyes, burning like fire.
@projecta
4 жыл бұрын
Nice Alien3 shirt...!
@charlieceates1546
5 жыл бұрын
Absolutely love this review of one of my favourite movies! Would love to see your take on another Richard Adam's adaptation, Plague Dogs
@bethanybouley6679
5 жыл бұрын
great review guys, this film had a huge part in making me who i am as a person because i was so young when i first saw it, it had a profound effect on me, its brutal but i do believe its one of the best and most important/iconic animated films of all time.
@Private-Hudson
5 жыл бұрын
Another great film you should review was a film called ''Ring of bright water''
@handsomestik
6 жыл бұрын
My fucking childhood right here
@steviewonder2049
6 жыл бұрын
True story: I was taking 2 videos back to the video rental shop on a Sunday morning as a 9 year old...when all of a sudden the local cool bully stopped me and demanded to see what videos i had watched...imagine my embarrassment when i revealed i had Watership Down and Enid Blytons The Famous Five.My street cred was gone
@victoriaodegaard1
4 жыл бұрын
I watched this movie when I was a kid but I do not consider it a "kids movie" by any stretch of the imagination
@matthewbolitho-jones
Жыл бұрын
I like Watership Down
@johnashley327
4 жыл бұрын
Have you guys done Wizards or American Pop yet.
@MisterFugginRomero
6 жыл бұрын
There's another animated movie made by the same filmmakers. I don't remember the name of it, but it's about dogs. It's just as beautiful and depressing as this one.
@TerrorballNoise
6 жыл бұрын
The Plague Dogs (1982)
@thecinematicmind
6 жыл бұрын
Terrorball That film needs to get on The Criterion Collection.
@TerrorballNoise
6 жыл бұрын
Agreed, it's fantastic.
@IceStella77
6 жыл бұрын
Yeah Plague Dogs, also by Richard Adams - heartbreaking.
@thecinematicmind
6 жыл бұрын
Terrorball Or at the very least in the UK, a restoration by the BFI considering they are doing a BFI Season celebrating Animation Cinema.
@harlequincat
6 жыл бұрын
The horrific things that happen to these rabbits in the movie, are not only horrific because they happen to humans, they happen to rabbits. Rabbits may not be humans, but they are thinking feeling creatures, like dogs and cats, and the reality of their lives are quite grim.
@locastmincer
5 жыл бұрын
I saw this movie when i was like 8, cheers for scarring me for life Gran:P. and holy shit, This is a U rated (UK)/G rated (US) kids movie where one character actually says the words PISS OFF, and there's blood when they fight, Da Fuck?!!
@reubio
6 жыл бұрын
Great review guys! I loved this movie
@TheTEAMBUTLER
6 жыл бұрын
The general was so hard he even took on the dog
@cristerowarrior1450
6 жыл бұрын
SJWs need to see this movie. This movie ruined my childhood
@thecinematicmind
6 жыл бұрын
Cristero Warrior and The Plague Dogs
@IceStella77
6 жыл бұрын
I have a 9 year old who loves bunnies - I have managed to avoid her watching this one so far.....it broke me way back when!
@thecaptain4512
6 жыл бұрын
Review what we do in the shadows
@robertallen2109
4 жыл бұрын
Freaking Bright Eyes. Every time. *sob*
@Taz_-ox6ft
6 жыл бұрын
I watched this film in primary school many moons ago, good luck trying to do that these days the pc police would go nuts which is a damn shame.
@extrasmack
6 жыл бұрын
Taz_1976 So true! That they don't realize the disservice they do to society in their attempts to create their own utopia is mind boggling.
@Mantinae
6 жыл бұрын
Please! Do a Review of The Flight Of Dragons!
@OffTheShelfReviews
6 жыл бұрын
kzitem.info/news/bejne/z6d5r5VjoHqQn6A :) - Iain
@Mantinae
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks :)
@avalangrin4904
6 жыл бұрын
I know this is probably a good film. I mean I’ve heard the title before, but bunny violence. Nooooo!!! 😢😢😢😢
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