Air Bud (Special Edition)
by Charles Martin Smith
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Actor: Kevin Zegers, Michael JeterDirector: Charles Martin Smith
Brand: Walt Disney Home Entertainment
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language)
Format: AC-3, Color, Dolby, Dubbed, DVD, NTSC, Special Edition, Widescreen
Picture Format: 1.85:1
Running Time: 98 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2009-03-03
Audience Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Studio: Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment
Product features:
- The original Bud that started it all is back in a Special Edition featuring an exclusive Dog-U-Commentary with the entire BUDDIES family. Buddy, the sensational real-life hoop hound with 22,000 career baskets under his collar, stars in this hilarious and touching Disney comedy critics cheered as irresistible family entertainment! When Josh Framm, a 12-year-old boy, finds himself in a new city with
DVD Reviews of Air Bud (Special Edition)
DVD Review: A heartwarming and enjoyable family film for the whole family!
Summary: 5 Stars
A fantastic family film that won hearts in 1997 makes its return to DVD nearly 12 years later for a special edition release.
The film was a tremendous success in the box office which cost $3 million to make and made $24 million and instantly became a hit with canine fans everywhere and help spawn four more additional Air-bud films and three "Buddies" films (five puppies considered to be the offspring of Air Bud).
With the release of "Space Buddies" in 2009, what best reacquaint movie viewers with the film that help start it all.
VIDEO & AUDIO:
For a 1997 film, the picture quality is pretty good. I don't recall seeing any aging, excessive grain or any video fragmenting. Overall, for a film that is 12-years-old, picture quality still remains pretty good.
As for audio, audio is presented in Dolby Digital and the film is strictly a dialogue-based film and music. So, this is not a film to expect your side or rear channels being used but overall, dialogue and music is clear.
SPECIAL FEATURES:
The main special feature is a "Dog-U-Commentary With the Buddies" featuring the puppies in the recent Buddies films featuring Bud-dha B-Dawg, Mudbud, Budderball and Rosebud.
Also, the DVD comes in a cardboard case that holds a metal necklace/dog tag that has "Buddy" imprinted on it.
JUDGMENT CALL:
Personally, I think the release of "AIR BUD" on DVD is great timing.
With the release of "Space Buddies" and the movie's references to their father aka "Buddy", it's a heartwarming and enjoyable family film for the children. Of course, unlike the buddies which uses current technology and features the puppies talking, "AIR BUD" does not feature a dog that talks. Mainly a dog that can play basketball.
I had no problems with the film. It was entertaining and enjoyable and for those looking for a family film, especially if your children are acquainted with the "Buddies", then this film is perfect.
With that being said, I wished there was a featurette included on the DVD that showcased how they film the basketball scenes with the dog or behind-the-scenes making of. But the point of the release was to show the correlation of the new Buddies films with "AIR BUD", the film that started it all. And children will enjoy the commentary featuring the "Buddies" golden retriever puppies as they watch their father and comment on the film.
Overall, "AIR BUD" is a fun film for the whole family. Parents do not have to worry about their children being scared. I watched the film along with my six-year-old and he absolutely loved it.
So, if your child has enjoyed the popular "Buddies" films, definitely share with them the film that help start it all. "AIR BUD" is an enjoyable and heartwarming film for the whole family!
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Description of Air Bud (Special Edition)
Buddy, the sensational real-life hoop hound with 22,000 career baskets under his collar, stars in this hilarious and touching Disney comedy critics cheered as irresistible family entertainment! When Josh Framm, a 12-year-old boy, finds himself in a new city with no friends, he's too shy to try out for the basketball team. However, while practicing, he meets Buddy, a runaway golden retriever, who surprises him with his ability to score baskets. Josh and Buddy eventually make the school team, and the dog's extraordinary talents spark a media frenzy one that attracts Buddy's greedy former owner (Evening Shade's Michael Jeter), who wants to cash in on the dog's notoriety. Boy and dog must keep one step ahead of the brute while at the same time rallying their school team to the state finals! Get ready to be delighted, moved and amazed by Air Bud, a timeless Disney favorite.Bonus Features: Dog U Commentary With The Buddies, the Buddies Dish About The Story That Started It All, Original Theatrical Trailer
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