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Sleeping Beauty: Special Edition (2-Disc Set)

Mary Costa (Actor), Bill Shirley (Actor), Charles A. Nichols (Director), Clyde Geronimi (Director) | Rated: G (General Audience) | Format: DVD
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (115 customer reviews)

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Disney's 1959 animated effort was the studio's most ambitious to date, a widescreen spectacle boasting a gorgeous waltz-filled score adapting Tchaikovsky. In the 14th century, the malevolent Maleficent (not dissimilar to the wicked Queen in Disney's Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs) taunts a king that his infant Aurora will fatally prick her finger on a spinning wheel before sundown on her 16th birthday. This, of course, would deny her a happily-ever-after with her true love. Things almost but not quite turn out that way, thanks to the assistance of some bubbly, bumbling fairies named Flora, Fauna, and Merryweather. It's not really all that much about the title character--how interesting can someone in the middle of a long nap be, anyway? Instead, those fairies carry the day, as well as, of course, good Prince Phillip, whose battle with the malevolent Maleficent in the guise of a dragon has been co-opted by any number of animated films since. See it in its original glory here. And Malificent's castle, filled with warthogs and demonic imps in a macabre dance celebrating their evil ways, manages a certain creepy grandeur. --David Kronke

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Most of the beauty of Disney's Sleeping Beauty DVD comes from the dazzling restored picture that looks as sharp and vivid as films produced decades later. You can watch it in its 70mm widescreen anamorphic glory or in pan-and-scan format, but if you think you'll prefer the latter, a widescreen-to-fullscreen comparison of the "Once Upon a Dream" scene will show you how much you're missing. There's a bevy of historical material: a commentary track that includes art director Eyvind Earle, Mary Costa (the voice of Aurora), and supervising animator Ollie Johnston; a 1997 16-minute documentary that covers various aspects of production, especially the film's distinctive animation style; shorter featurettes that expand upon the documentary; art galleries; and three vintage short films related to Sleeping Beauty--"4 Artists Paint 1 Tree," in which the animators demonstrate their craft, the biopic "The Peter Tchaikovsky Story," and "Grand Canyon," the CinemaScope depiction of Ferde Grofé's famous suite. Kid fare includes the usual trivia game, art projects, a sing-along, a No Secrets music video, and a mistake-proof coloring game. --David Horiuchi

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Great Service! Jan 16 2012
Format:DVD
The seller responded to my enquiry as soon as they were able, and the item arrive within the expected time frame (probably even earlier)! The DVD works and I am very happy, I would definitely buy from them again! :)
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
A delightful animated masterpiece!!!! Jun 22 2004
Format:DVD
Sleeping Beauty is one of the most ambitious animated films ever made. It's a gorgeous, elegant, and absolutely amazing landmark in animation; a film so charming, memorable, and beautiful that it has been hailed as the most incomparable film in the animated genre, and with good reason. Detailed backgrounds, glorious colors, outstanding visuals and beautiful music are all contributing factors to the grandeur pageantry that "Sleeping Beauty" enthralls on its audience.

Up until the last few years, "Sleeping Beauty" was actually considered one of the few Disney 'failures.' That means, a poor box-office success. But that was 1959. Since then, the film, like "Pinocchio" and "Fantasia," has returned to theaters many times and made way on video for new generations to enjoy, earning large estimates of money and critical praise, not to mention being the most requested Disney film on video after "Snow White And The Seven Dwarfs" and "The Lion King."

It was finally re-released in a fantastic Special Edition DVD, and looking back, I can't believe this was once considered a failure. As if! This is not just a timeless tale of good and evil; the plot is elegantly portrayed with rich textures and stunning animation.

Sleeping Beauty is one of Disney's best animated films, EVER, and a must-own DVD for any collection. If only Disney still made films like this. I don't think we could be so lucky. Don't delay, get this before time runs out!!!

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Unforgettable, timeless classic July 12 2004
Format:DVD
One of my favorite movies (animated or nonanimated). THere is a quality and rich story that seems lacking in so many of todays movies (Disney movies included). The music just lifts you up and carries you into the Princess's world, and the ending leaves you with a pleasant sigh without being totally predictable. If you liked the Little Mermaid or Beauty and the Beast, you'll love this.
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Très bon service.
Livraison rapide malgré la période des Fêtes.
Matériel reçu en très bon état et conforme à la description du fournisseur.
Published 4 months ago by Jean
Sleeping Beauty Blu Ray
Product came quickly and was exactly as described. I like having both the DVD and Blu Ray disc available to me, and the price from this dealer was very reasonable.
Published 23 months ago by Shirley Temple
DVD purchase
Fast delivery, but was not "like new" as advertised. It was at least gently used, with a giant sticker on the DVD itself, but works fine.
Published on Dec 29 2009 by C. Davies
Disney BD Live not available in Canada!
For those BD Live fans a quick note that Disney in all its infinite wisdom has not made it available to Canada. Read more
Published on Nov 10 2008 by GregV
Even more dazzling and more delightful 50 years later
This is a new release of a Disney classic that first appeared in 1959. As is my custom, I much prefer to watch an animated feature film with several of my younger grandchildren... Read more
Published on Oct 14 2008 by Robert Morris
Reconsidering Walt Disney's "Sleeping Beauty" as a restored classic
I have been trying to remember the first time I saw Walt Disney's "Sleeping Beauty," and I cannot remember if I ever saw it in a theater, caught it on television some time, or... Read more
Published on Oct 6 2008 by Lawrance M. Bernabo
A Disney Masterpiece
This film is another Disney Masterpiece - I really enjoyed it. I've always love fairy tales and even as an adult, I still love them. Read more
Published on Nov 24 2007 by Frances L. Arsenault
Beautiful Artistry and Animation
Sleeping Beauty is Disney's retelling of the fairy tale of the same name. This DVD release of Disney's 75 minute movie features options to view it in either the original 2. Read more
Published on May 24 2004 by Warren J. Dew
One of Disney's Best Acheivements!!
One of Disney's best animated films has to be Sleeping Beauty. The story of Princess Aurora who is taken away from the kingdom by the three good fairies in order to protect her... Read more
Published on May 12 2004 by J. Fees
This DVD Special Edition is Magnificent
This is my favorite of all the animated Disney films..... and I have reasons... it was the first to be filmed in wide screen.... Read more
Published on May 10 2004 by classicmoviefan
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