Peter and the Wolf
by Suzie Templeton
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Actor: AnimatedDirector: Suzie Templeton
Brand: MAGNOLIA FILMS
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Original Language)
Format: Animated, Color, DVD, Full Screen, NTSC, Widescreen
Picture Format: 1.78:1
Running Time: 32 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2008-12-09
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Studio: Magnolia Home Entertainment
Product features:
- Oscar winner 2008 for Best Short Film, Animated. Thisic short story recounts a magical world in which little boys can find the strength and courage to overcome their fears and the ever-present dangers that surround them. Format: DVD MOVIE Genre:?MISCELLANEOUS Rating:?NR Age:?876964001649 UPC:?876964001649 Manufacturer No:?10164
DVD Reviews of Peter and the Wolf
DVD Review: Stunningly original
Summary: 4 Stars
Downside: as observed in some one star reviews, this version scrimps on Prokofiev's music, which is odd, because the music is so ingenious, characterful, humorous, and charming. The rest is all upside: each of those adjectives also applies to the visual and story-book aspects of this Suzie Templeton version of Peter and the Wolf - and even if the fates of the duck and the wolf come out a little differently I couldn't bring myself to become Upset about it - but just enjoyed the "alternate ending". This movie made me laugh, but adults need to step back and try to view a little movie such as this from a child's perspective. Suzie Templeton has created an entertainment and a narrative that is deep and involving for a child. It stimulates their creativity, and involves them emotionally. It sensitively deals with a reality that is hopefully more brutal than what most of our children are experiencing, and shows a child overcoming adversity. Its only a million times better to have your child watch this than "Power Rangers" and occasionally children do need to take a few minutes break from videogames. If you think Miyazaki's Howl's Moving Castle, Miyazaki's Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind and Henson's Mirrormask are great (although made with very different techniques), then you will probably also like Peter and the Wolf. Children's movies that are good for their little sould are too few and far between. On the musical side, I suggest you find the Alec Guinness - narrated CD with the Boston Pops, but there are many fine versions.DVD Review: Absolutely beautiful!
Summary: 5 Stars
This film is so very worthy of the Oscar it won for "Best Animated Short" in 2008. The stop animation process has been perfected in this movie. The scenery and characters are simply breathtaking. The story is a wonderfully dark tale, told with no dialogue. All feelings, words, and thoughts are expressed through the music and the intense look in Peter's eyes. I have three children who love this movie, so it isn't too dark for young kids. The duck, unfortunately, gets dispatched by the wolf. I used this as a great opportunity to teach my kids that unfortunately, sometimes even the cute and cuddly animals don't make it. Excellent storytelling and a beautifully animated film await. DVD Review: Fantastic Short now available in Region1
Summary: 5 Stars
I first saw portions of "Peter and the Wolf" on PBS, and immediately wanted to purchase a copy. I was dismayed to find out that it was not available in REGION 1 format. I am glad it is now. Suzie Templeton's short film is a example of the sustaining power and depth of Prokofiev's program music. The synthesis between the score and visual is seamless although the score was written decades ago. In this format, the descriptive nature of the music itself is clearly exemplified and personified. Film music is often written in response to the visual, while here the process is reversed. Templeton's greatest achievement is allowing the viewer to experience the complexity of this piece that Prokofiev ultimately wrote for children.
Furthermore, the extras included fill out the DVD package. A highlight is the documentary about the use of the "Peter and the Wolf" film as an educational tool to teach elementary school children about music, art, and the relationship between the two.
The film is not only entertaining it is educational.
Highly recommended to those interested in music education, animation buffs, and Russian music fans.
DVD Review: a beautiful re-telling
Summary: 5 Stars
This is a visually stunning tale. Bringing the music to life in a way I've never seen before. So artfully done, so very provoking.DVD Review: That's one fat cat!
Summary: 5 Stars
This video is fantastic! I used it in my Peter and the Wolf Unit with 6th graders and they loved it. They laughed at how fat the cat was and the antics of all the animals. Great way to encourage listening to classical music and introduce the concept of music telling a story.
Description of Peter and the Wolf
State-of-the-art digital technology and a new orchestral recording bring to life this fantastical retelling of Sergei Prokofiev s classic fable of a magical world in which little boys can find the strength and courage to overcome their fears and the ever-present dangers that surround them.General DVDs
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