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Watership Down

Rated: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested) | Format: DVD
3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (65 customer reviews)

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Much like Richard Adams's wonderful novel, this animated tale of wandering rabbits is not meant for small children. It is, however, rich storytelling, populated with very real individuals inhabiting a very real world. The animation is problematic, sometimes appearing out of proportion or just subpar; but it seems to stem from an attempt at realism, something distinguishing the film's characters from previous, cutesy, animated animals. A band of rabbits illegally leave their warren after a prophecy of doom from a runt named Fiver (Richard Briers). In search of a place safe from humans and predators, they face all kinds of dangers, including a warren that has made a sick bargain with humankind, and a warren that is basically a fascist state. Allegories aside, Down is engaging and satisfying, and pulls off the same amazing trick that the novel did--you'll forget that this is a story about rabbits. --Keith Simanton

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars If kids like it, it must be a good kid's film, Nov 3 2003
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When eyes are closed, the monsters stay real. Death and violence are not harsh concepts, they are an unavoidable part of living. While seemingly violent and dark to some adults, this film shows that the world is so much larger and complex than most would think about. Many would find rabbits hopping about to be beneath notice, but get into the story behind it, and it becomes a window to the desperate edge that life in the wild can be. This is one of the best films to build compassionate children; helping them to realize that every being has fears and joy in their heart, and a strong desire to live happily. If you feed your mind sappy garbage, you will be sorely at a loss in the world. This movie, and the book, are still able to make me see others in a better light.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A gorgeous film adaptation of the novel, Jun 20 2011
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Frances L. Arsenault "lover of literature" (Nanaimo, BC, Canada) - See all my reviews
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I had watched the animated TV series, now I had watched this 1978 film version of the book Watership Down. This film is a true adaptation of the novel, of course I love both the series and film. Now for those of you of a sensitive nature might be scared or sad at some scenes - just a reminder. And I love the voice talents of John Hurt (Hazel) and Richard Briers (Fiver).

So anyway, everything about this movie is so beautiful. The animation is gorgeous, and the music is so simple and pretty. It really captures the spirit of the Downs, which I had learned is an British term for "hill."
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Before you write your review, please read mine, Mar 26 2009
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I love how so many people just assume this is a kid's movie just because it's animated. This is based off of a novel for adults, so of course it's not for children. That's like parents complaining about Roger Rabbit being inappropriate for kids. Just because it's animated doesn't mean it's a kid's movie.

This movie is brilliant. It's gory, dark and disturbing... but it's disturbing in a learning sort of way. I'd recommend this film for young teens and up.
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