Lady and the Tramp (50th Anniversary Edition)

 

 

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VIDEO:

This 57 year old film arrives at blu ray with AVC MPEG-4 1080p 2.56:1 encode. This was actually the first Disney feature-length animated film to go widescreen. The video is absolutely stunning. Colours pop vividly. Everything, and I mean everything - every hand-drawn line, splash of colour, subtle personal touch, painted storybook background, and patch of scruffy fur - almost looks as if it were animated yesterday, no small feat when it comes to a fifty-seven year old film. It looked absolutely like brand new. Thanks to Disney for such a tremendous restoration job, and the wait is definitely worth it. (5+/5)

AUDIO:

For a film approaching its sixth decade on Earth, this mix will never compete with the discrete bombast of a modern soundtrack, but we don't really expect it to. In terms of its age, this is a wonderful, wide presentation using DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1 lossless soundtrack. Yes, for our dear purists - a much-appreciated DTS-HD Master Audio 3.0 presentation of the film's original mix, restored and rejuvenated but otherwise unaltered - is included also.

Of course, like any other Disney's animated classic, there are many beautiful and memorable songs in this movie, like the famous Peggy Lee's The Siamese Cat Song, Bella Notte and La La Lu. (4.5/5)

INTERESTING TRIVIA:

This movie has a budget of $4 million, but the total gross to date is $93 million. Simply outstanding achievement!

Did you know that the film's opening sequence, in which Darling unwraps a hat box on Christmas morning and finds Lady inside, is reportedly based upon an actual incident in Walt Disney's life. After he'd forgotten a dinner date with his wife, he offered her the puppy-in-the-hat box surprise and was immediately forgiven.

Disney originally didn't want to include the 'Bella Note' spaghetti-eating scene, now one of the most iconic moments in the whole Disney canon.

Barbara Luddy was nearly 50 when she voiced the young Lady.

FACTUAL ERROR:

The calendar showing the passage of time is inconsistent in their dates from one month to the next. First, December 31 and then January 1 are both Thursdays. Next, November 30 is depicted as a Friday, while December 1 is a Tuesday. Finally, both January 31 and February 1 are both Sundays.

FINAL THOUGHTS:

Lady And The Tramp (blu ray) is a true testament to the fantastic efforts in frame-to-frame restoration by the team at Disney, restoring this 57 year old film to its majestic glory. It literally looks brand new. This is a movie for the whole family, especially when you have small animals in your house. Highly recommended. Cinderella is the next Diamond release. I can hardly wait. I hope the above review is helpful to you.

Lots of family fun with excitement, humour, and romance that won't have the kids squirming - basically everything you'd expect from a classic Disney film. One of my favourite parts of this movie is the background animation, which comes through beautifully in this blu-ray version (check out the grain, patina and lighting on some of the wooden objects in the house).

Anyone with an eye for beauty cannot help but admire the light and color of this enduring and endearing Disney Masterpiece. But great art must take into account content; it must hit you on a visceral level. And there's no finer example of this anywhere in filmdom than the final chase sequence. From the moment the old bloodhound resolves itself to set things right, to his ultimate sacrifice, there is no more touching pathos ever set between sprockets. I cannot even think of it without becoming overwhelmed by emotion. I can actually steel myself against DUMBO's Baby Mine, but no matter how I coach myself ("It's just paint on plastic, for Pete's sake!") I am swayed by Disney's band of geniuses. And I am actually proud that I am so swayed.
Such boldness and honor are rarely evinced so well on a screen or presenium. All dramatists could do well to study it. It is truly high art. Ahwoooooooo!

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4.0 out of 5 stars Lady and the Tramp 50th Anniversary edition
RECEVE THE dvd in the time in the original parking and the case is not broke. The DVD is not " grafiner"

Published 8 months ago by René

2.0 out of 5 stars DVD
Have not received item yet, emailed supplier and no response back. Would not say I am happy with this purchase at all!

Published 12 months ago by stevent1

5.0 out of 5 stars My favorite "doggy" film
This is another Disney favorite from my childhood. And this is also my favorite animated "doggy" film - which (to me) is strange, because I am a cat-lover. Read more

Published 17 months ago by Frances L. Arsenault

5.0 out of 5 stars Will touch your heart
If you're looking for a movie which will touch your heart, this one should be at the top of your list. Read more

Published on Nov 24 2006 by Handmade Christmas Cards

5.0 out of 5 stars truelly magical
I grew up with this film. It was one of my all time favorite movies. The music the charictors the story the romance! Read more

Published on Jun 29 2004 by M. M. Jones

5.0 out of 5 stars Disney's 15th Animated Masterpiece!
Forget about princesses marrying princes or princes marrying peasent maidens, this is Disney's most romantic film ever. Read more

Published on Mar 5 2004 by FredeRicko

5.0 out of 5 stars How could I replace this movie from my heart?
This is an AMAZING movie. I feel really lucky to have such a movie. I read the other paragraphs in the category,and you can say I agreed with the other peaople whom liked it. Read more

Published on Feb 20 2004 by Mykenna

4.0 out of 5 stars One of the Best Animated Movies About Dogs!
Lady and the Tramp is one of Disney's best older classics and it is a sweet story and has some really nice catchy songs and the animation is very good. Read more

Published on Nov 10 2003 by Calinira

5.0 out of 5 stars Disney's Best
The definitive Disney classic, and the benchmark by which the success or failure of others should be measured.

Published on Oct 28 2003

1.0 out of 5 stars Terrible animation and fake love story....
Two dogs meet, eat pasta, fall in love. Story's over. Not that it ever had a story in the first place.

Published on Oct 21 2003

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