Hans Brinker or the Silver Skates
by Norman Foster
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Actor: Carin Rossby, Erik Strandmark, Gunilla Jelf, Inga Landgr?, Rony ZeanerDirector: Norman Foster
Brand: BUENA VISTA HOME VIDEO
Producer: Hamilton Luske
Producer: Walt Disney
Writer: Mary Mapes Dodge
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Original Language)
Format: Color, DVD, NTSC
Picture Format: 1.33:1
Running Time: 60 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2004-09-07
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Studio: Walt Disney Video
DVD Reviews of Hans Brinker or the Silver Skates
DVD Review: Charming Disney Film
Summary: 5 Stars
My 4 yr old granddaughter and I just watched it this morning. We loved it. The actors (especially the children) are extremely well cast. They may not be "normal" Hollywood performances (obnoxious precocious child actors), but (perhaps) the innocence and honesty they convey is just what this film needed. Rony Zeaner is excellent as Hans Brinker. I tried but could find no mention of his name anywhere online except with this production. He may have felt he gave his best performance and simply walked away from it all. People have discredited this movie because it did not follow the book. Okay, go read the book, if you like. If everyone avoided movies that didn't follow a book's storyline, then a lot of very good movies (including many classics) would fall into that catagory. That would be a shame. DVD Review: excellent purchase
Summary: 5 Stars
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DVD Review: Hans Brinker..... a classic!
Summary: 4 Stars
I love this movie! I remember being very young (early seventies) and going to see this movie with my whole 2nd grade class. And now to be able to see this again after so many years, bring brings back great momories. Oh sure, the acting is not academy award worthy, but it's message and it's feel-good ending is what this movie is all about. And watching this also reminds me of Sunday nights in front of the television watching Disney movies.... So order this movie, sit back an let yourself remember when life was innocent.
DVD Review: Hans Brinker or the Silver Skates
Summary: 1 Stars
I was disappointed in this video. I teach 3rd grade literature and we read the original book Hans Brinker or the Silver Skates, by Mary Mapes Dodge. I like to show a movie at the end of the book as a fun review. This movie wasn't even close to the original book. They kept the major plot line but so many of the details were different that it bares little resemblance to the book. I have my kids watch it and make a list of errors they find. The list is LONG! It's a good family movie, (although outdated)if you have no idea what it's supposed to be about. If you're looking for authenticity - keep looking. DVD Review: Charming family film, well made!
Summary: 5 Stars
BEHIND THE SCENES & TRIVIA: Shot on location in Amsterdam, and the towns of Camperduin and Volendam. The ice skating races on the frozen lake and river were shot in Sweden according to the Disney film book by Harry Tytle. Harry was the European Disney Representative overseeing film project s for many years. Like many of the films made in Europe under Walt Disney's guidance, this film was made with local actors and crew with the exception of a few administrative special positions. The art director, cameramen, wardrobe, sound, lights, and set construction was all provided by local talent. The very capable acting was all local talent as well. The film was directed by Norman Foster and he also acted as the local associate producer, (Walt's name always appeared as producer), and had previously directed some of the episodes of Davy Crockett, Zorro, and Elfego Baca shows for Disney. He also makes an appearance in the October 27, 1954 show The Disneyland Story". Mr. Foster also wrote the screenplay for this film based upon the classic book of the same name by Mary Maples Dodge. A co-director from the region worked with Foster on the set. The music was by one of the long-time Disney Studio staff composers, Oliver Wallace who won an Academy Award ? for his work on Dumbo, as well as working on scores for Cinderella, Peter Pan, Alice in Wonderland, and Lady and the Tramp. The artwork that Hans sketches throughout the film was created by an artist hired for the film, Joshua Meador.
The film was made for the television show "Walt Disney's Wonderful World of Color" as a two episode movie airing January 7 & 14, 1962. It aired three years later on April 18 & 25, 1965. The episodes were edited together for European theatrical release as a movie in 1963. Unlike many Disney films, this one had not been released to the VHS rental market in the 1980's and so this is the first release for the U.S.A. home market. The new DVD was released on September 7, 2004. The picture and sound were clear and bright. The aspect ratio is 1.33:1. Total length is 90 minutes.
This films works in a big part because Walt Disney allowed his producers to go to Europe and film on location with local acting talent, scenery, and a local film crew for authenticity. No backlot recreations of Dutch villages, or dubious Dutch period costumes would do, he strove for authenticity and it shows. Leonard Maltin calls this film, "First Rate" and I heartily agree. The exciting story, cast, costumes, culture and scenery all come together just right in a quickly paced film. This is a great family film, and the way the family comes together to help each other is a great role model for any family.
THE STORY: This highly recommended period film is about the lives of the Brinker family who lives in a rural Dutch village near the Zuider Zee. The father Raff, is a fisherman and although the family is poor they are a very close and happy family. His teenage son Hans is a budding artist who helps his family, but would like to go to school to become a professional artist. His father not only supports this, but has been saving money towards his education. Teenage daughter Gretel helps at home and is very talented with her own skills in making lace. Mother Hilda keeps them all together, but when tragedy strikes the family when Raff is injured they are challenged. Hans and his sister quickly chip in to find inventive ways to earn income to eat and afford their fathers medical care. When Hans and Gretel learn of a big ice skating race with a cash prize race, they decide to join in. There is some romance as Hans and a girl fall in love, but her wealthy father will not allow her to see someone of that is not in the upper class.
Description of Hans Brinker or the Silver Skates
There's magic in the memories as great Disney moments are captured right here for you and your family to enjoy. Disney brings to life this classic story based on Mary Mapes Dodge's beloved children's novel. Set in 1860's Holland along the famed Zeider Zee -- young Hans Brinker finds himself responsible for supporting his family after his father becomes injured in an accident. He and his sister Gretel travel to Amsterdam in search of funds to help pay for their father's operation. Their only hope lies in the city's annual ice skating race, where Hans must face off against his arch rival Ludwig Schimmel in the hopes of winning the prize money. Don't miss the heart-pounding race to the finish in this tale of courage and a family's determination to survive that will have everyone cheering!General DVDs
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