Bugville (aka Hoppity Goes to Town)
by Dave Fleischer
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Actor: Jack MercerDirector: Dave Fleischer
Brand: WELLSPRING/GENIUS
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Original Language)
Format: Color, Full Screen, NTSC
Picture Format: 1.33:1
Running Time: 78 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2008-02-19
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Studio: Legend
DVD Reviews of Bugville (aka Hoppity Goes to Town)
DVD Review: Hoppity Goes Down
Summary: 1 Stars
This is a special gem presented by the Fleischer brothers, the only real contender to the Disney Studios juggernaut of animation in the thirties and fourties. Unfortunately, this is a very poor dub, probably a bootleg, with all the original brilliant colors washed out along with a scratchy film transfer from an old release print (not the original negative).
To add insult to injury, it is presented with a poor two channel audio track. This is a masterpiece of humor and a charming story reminiscent of Charles Dickens. It would be a shame to be introduced to this production in this manner, although if you are not a purist and have never seen it it may be better than never viewing it at all.
DVD Review: Not necessarily what it seems - a rebuttal to 'Pigface'
Summary: 2 Stars
I have not purchased this disc, but I have read reviews and comments from other animation sites, and as a result, I will say this - a company that has to disguise a film that is not PD, and not authorized by the copyright holder, with not only a new name, but also replaces the opening titles with a simulated 'aged' title is treading on very shaky ground legally. Treat it for what it most likely is - a well-disguised bootleg, like so many others, regardless of how may look. An "authorized release" would not resort to hand-drawn corporate artwork for its cover. Something you can get from a $.99 bargain bin. Independent distributors may be able to get away with it simply because the copyright owners won't win enough in a lawsuit to pay the legal bills (if they ever collect). If Legacy were 'partners with Paramount', they wouldn't need to alter the name of the film, both on the cover and within the movie itself.
"Pigface"'s defence of the DVD (his only review to date), coupled with the fact that he has uploaded several images from Legacy DVD's, leads me to believe that he is actually a front for the company (he may even work there).
Caveat Emptor.
DVD Review: BUGVILLE - WONDERFUL
Summary: 5 Stars
I almost missed this title because I knew it as "Hoppity Goes to Town." This is a wonderful film. It is a classic, it's a shame more people don't know about how wonderful Max Fleischer's work was. Highly recommended for the whole family.DVD Review: Animated Classic indeed!
Summary: 4 Stars
I've watched Bugville many times and enjoyed it every time.
(I enjoyed the three bonus Fleischer cartoons that are included on this DVD as well, and felt they definitely gave an extra bang for my buck.)
The new cover brings vibrant new life to this classic animated film.
If you like classic animation, I highly recommend Bugville!
Description of Bugville (aka Hoppity Goes to Town)
When Hoppity the grasshopper returns to Bugville, he finds all is not well when humans threaten the survival of his town. After moving his friends to a beautiful city garden, owned by the kind-hearted human songwriters Dick and Mary, tragedy strikes and they must return to the lowlands. All can be saved - but the evil C. Bagley Beetle hatches a destructive and selfish scheme with his bungling henchmen. Can Hoppity save his friends and his girl from the evil Beetle? Max Fleischer's brilliantly animated movie takes you on a journey inside the amazing world of Bugville and is a heartwarming story presented in classic vintage animation that will delight kids and fans of all ages!General DVDs
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