The Swan Princess (Special Edition)
by Richard Rich
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Actor: Howard McGillin, Jack Palance, John Cleese, Liz Callaway, Michelle NicastroDirector: Richard Rich
Brand: Sony
Producer: Richard Rich
Writer: Richard Rich
Producer: Jared F. Brown
Producer: Matt Mazer
Producer: Seldon Young
Producer: Terry L. Noss
Writer: Brian Nissen
DVD: Region Code 99
Audio: English (Original Language), Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround; Spanish (Original Language), Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround; English (Subtitled); French (Subtitled); French (Dubbed), Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo
Format: Animated, Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, Dubbed, DVD, Full Screen, NTSC, Special Edition, Subtitled
Picture Format: 1.33:1
Running Time: 90 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2004-03-30
Audience Rating: G (General Audience)
Studio: Sony Pictures
DVD Reviews of The Swan Princess (Special Edition)
DVD Review: Fairy Tale Lovers will Enjoy!
Summary: 4 Stars
Although the plot line for them falling in love is very unrealistic it's an excellent fairytale. I loved it as a little girl. Still do.DVD Review: Better than I expected, but use caution if you have sensitive young children
Summary: 3 Stars
I watched this with fairly low expectations and was pleasantly surprised. I grew up watching Disney movies, and it seems like when other companies try to pull off a princess movie, it just ends up being a Disney movie wanna-be. There were some definite Disney-ish qualities to this movie. In fact, when it first started, I thought, "It looks like another version of Sleeping Beauty"-the dad longing for many years for a child and finally having a daughter; the betrothal of a young prince and princess, although it's more developed than in Sleeping Beauty; the typical animal sidekicks to provide comic relief; the bad guy turning into a dragon-like creature and the prince coming to the rescue. It wasn't exactly the same, just had lots of similarities. The animation was better than I expected, though still not quite up to Disney film standards (I'd say maybe up to Disney direct to DVD standards-maybe slightly better). As many reviewers have mentioned, the "No More Mr. Nice Guy" and "Princesses on Parade" songs were a bit overdone. While I actually enjoyed "No More Mr. Nice Guy" itself, it didn't fit the villian's character or the mood of the moment. The other thing was that this song and the Princess song didn't really do much to help the story along. It was more like , "Oh, it's time for the bad guy to sing now!" or "Hey, let's put in a big show-stopping number with all the princesses in it!" On the other hand, songs like "This is my Idea" and "Far Longer than Forever" were very enjoyable. "This is my Idea" did a good job of inserting humor, and helped move the story along. "Far Longer than Forever" is very pretty and comparable to many of the classic Disney love songs. Howard McGillin and Liz Callaway's beautiful voices are amazing.
I did appreciate the movie's attempt to get the idea across that a romantic couple in an animated movie doesn't have to fall in love at first sight...love is sometimes something you learn after years of knowing someone. It might have been able to be developed a little more, as some other reviewers have mentioned, but I think they had the right idea.
One thing I did want to mention is that there are a couple of pretty intense scenes if you have more sensitive little ones. My girls get scared really easily (they can't even handle the wolf fight in Beauty and the Beast), and they'll be waiting a while to see this. For one thing, in the battle scene at the end between Prince Derek and Rothbart, Rothbart turns into a pretty scary dragon-like creature, which might be too much for smaller viewers. Also, at one point in the film, Derek mistakes Odette in her swan form for the villian and tries to kill her. Once again, if you have sensitive little ones, this might be a little too intense for them.
Overall, I was pleasantly surprised. It's not a classic, but an enjoyable film nonetheless.
DVD Review: BEST KID'S MOVIE EVER!!!!!!!
Summary: 5 Stars
This movie is awesome! I'm so glad I allowed my child to watch it. It is enjoyable for children AND adults.
~Pleased Parent
DVD Review: disapointed
Summary: 1 Stars
I paid for this product and then never recieved it. Although he did return my money, I was disapointed.DVD Review: Quick delivery
Summary: 5 Stars
I was happy to receive my order so quickly and find the quality excellent as promised.
Description of The Swan Princess (Special Edition)
A heartwarming story of the beautiful princess Odette who is transformed into a swan by an evil sorcerer's spell. Held captive at an enchanted lake she befriends Jean-Bob the frog Spped the turtle and Puffin the bird. Despite their struggle to keep the princess safe these good-natured creatures can do nothing about the sorcerer's spell which can only be broken by a vow of everlasting love. Universally cheered and revered by audiences around the world THE SWAN PRINCESS is bursting with color dazzling animation beautiful music and features the vocal talents of Jack Palance John Cleese Steven Wright and Sandy Duncan. It's a rousing adventure you'll want to relive again and again!System Requirements:Running Time: 89 Min.Format: DVD MOVIE Genre:?CHILDREN/FAMILY Rating:?G UPC:?043396094000 Manufacturer No:?09400This excellent theatrical feature is loosely based on the Swan Lake story. Princess Odette, having been turned into a swan by a sorcerer's spell, is held captive at the enchanted lake with friends Jean-Bob the frog, Speed the turtle, and Puffin the bird. Along comes Prince Derek, who becomes involved in liberating her by taking on the villain. The movie has been criticized for being too similar to Sleeping Beauty, but once you're watching it--with its strong characters, entertaining vocal performances (John Cleese and Steven Wright are particularly funny), fine artwork, and action--such complaints are negligible. --Tom Keogh
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