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Big Red [VHS]

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Wow! what a lovely family film about a beautiful Irish Red Setter and a boy who cares for him. It is based on the characters in the James Kjelgaard books but is NOT a film of the book "Big Red". But do not let that put you off! The scenery is breathtaking, the storyline is great family and dog lover fare and the acting beautiful and innocent

I have been searching for this film for 5 years and the wait was well worth it. This is one for the dog lovers and famalies with young children who love dogs.

I must have watched this picture a million times, and still never get tired of it. It has the same affect on me today and my child. The scenery is breathtaking, as is the music and acting. Anyone who owns,or has ever owned an Irish Setter, understands what this movie means to them. It really catches your heart and trully shows what love there can be between a boy and his dog.I own the VHS as well as the DVD which is fantastic. Should anyone know of the whereabouts of the boy who played Rene (Gilles Payant),please email me at bigred62@worldspy.net Thank you

This is a must see for anyone who loves animals. I first seen this movie in 1962 and it is still my number one favorite.

I first saw this movie in a theater as a young child and loved the story. I'm a little biased since we have always had Irish Setters for dogs, but a wonderful story of the companionship of a boy and a dog. It shows how love and faith can change things. It brought back memories of how special a dog was in my growing up years. I am thrilled to have it be available for my children and it has become one of their favorite films.

BIG RED is a film your family should enjoy viewing together. The dogs are beautiful and "act" quite well; Gilles Payant, in spite of the hard to decipher French accent, brings an innocent joy and commitment to his role; Janette Bertrand as Theresa, the housekeeper, is fitfully feisty and endearing; and Walter Pidgeon is good in his transformation from heartless showman to caring father figure. Unfortunately, the characterizations are merely anecdotes to the lush scenery and shenanigans of boy and dog, and result in a tedious, sometimes dull narrative. However, it's heartwarming and enjoyable. Certainly not one of Disney's best but a refreshing tale in this day of special effects and low moral films.

This DVD (front cover picture with green background) is in PAL format, not NTSC and works for Region 2 only. This will not work on Region 1 DVD players.

Updated 5/15
Amazon, thanks for making correction.

I recently saw this film when I found it in 1 of my friend's house where they had several movies packed up & I liked the movie.I was glad to see an Irish Setter as the main animal in the film because we are so used to seeing Golden Retrievers,Yellow Labrador Retrievers,mixed breeds & Beagles.I loved how it was set in the province of Canada.I also think the scenery is beautiful.I loved the film buy it because it's not a dissapointing film!

Bought Big Red from caiman.com

They sent me a region 2 DVD that doesn't play in the U.S. even though my shipping address was in the U.S.

I asked to return it so I could buy a U.S. version. Their answer was essentially "too bad, so sad".

I'm getting a chargeback for my money back and advise you NOT to buy from Caiman as long as they don't clearly indicate which region their DVDs play in (which they don't).

THIS GUY SELLS DVD'S THAT WILL NOT WORK IN THE US TO PEOPLE THAT LIVE IN THE US. YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO RETURN THE DVD'S SO CONSIDER YOURSELF RIPPED OFF.

I saw this film when it was first released and watched it every time it was rebroadcast on the Disney television show. Even at the age of seven I was engrossed in the narrative of the orphan boy who wins the heart of an Irish setter. I found the actors comfortable with their roles and very watchable. I suppose in this era where everything has to flash and spin that this slower-paced movie may be considered "boring," but I still love it--I will take genuine emotion over flash and spin any day. My only complaint is that only this Anchor Bay version has the film in its proper perspective; the Disney version is pan and scan. When is the present Disney organization going to take some notice of REAL Walt Disney films again?