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The Sword in the Stone (45th Anniversary Special Edition) (2010)

Ricky Sorenson , Karl Swenson , Wolfgang Reitherman  |  G |  DVD
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (243 customer reviews)

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Product Details

  • Actors: Ricky Sorenson, Karl Swenson, Norman Alden, Sebastian Cabot, Martha Wentworth
  • Directors: Wolfgang Reitherman
  • Writers: Bill Peet
  • Format: AC-3, Animated, Color, Dolby, Dubbed, Full Screen, NTSC, Special Edition, Subtitled, Widescreen
  • Language: English (Dolby Digital 5.1), French (Unknown), Spanish (Unknown)
  • Subtitles: French, Spanish
  • Dubbed: French, Spanish
  • Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Rated: G (General Audience)
  • Studio: Walt Disney Video
  • DVD Release Date: June 17, 2008
  • Run Time: 79 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (243 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B0015XWU9U
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,280 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)
  • Learn more about "The Sword in the Stone (45th Anniversary Special Edition)" on IMDb

Special Features

Merlin's Magical Academy Game

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Based upon T.H. White's beloved novel, this Disney-fied version chronicles the tutoring of the Once and Future King, Arthur, as handled by the magician Merlin. Sword was a portent of things to come, with slapstick upbraiding storytelling, and cultural in-jokes substituting for wonder. But there's much to enjoy here as Merlin shows Newt, the young Arthur, things that will help him become the ruler of the Britons. The transformation sequences, where the boy is turned into a fish, a bird, and a squirrel are vintage Disney. The oft-repeated scene of Merlin battling it out with the mean old Madame Mim still is worth a few chuckles, but it belies the problem with most of the film--the scenes are only there for the chuckles. References by Merlin to television and other items of modern life also mar the generally innocuous landscape. Children will like it, but they won't cherish it. --Keith Simanton

Product Description

UPC:786936761627
DESCRIPTION: Humor, spectacle and magic rule in Walt Disney s legendary classic tale The Sword In The Stone now celebrating its 45th Anniversary with exciting new bonus features!
Embark on an adventure-filled quest for an unlikely hero! According to legend, only someone with honor, decency and inner strength can claim the throne of England by pulling out the enchanted sword that lies locked in a massive stone. Many brave knights have tried, so it seems impossible that a young apprentice known as Wart could succeed. But with the guidance of the wizard Merlin, help from some hilarious friends and true strength of character, Wart just might become England s greatest king.
There s even more wizardry fun with marvelous new bonus features including the all-new Merlin s Magical Academy game, animated shorts, Disney s song selection and much more! The Sword In The Stone: 45th Anniversary Special Edition DVD is a magical experience your whole family will want to share again and again!
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Customer Reviews

We love watching this movie at home with the kids. Chelsea Cornell  |  88 reviewers made a similar statement
A good one for anybodies collection, and definitely a great DVD for the disney collector. Wiseguy 945  |  23 reviewers made a similar statement
It's great fun! Val  |  23 reviewers made a similar statement
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157 of 182 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Widescreen or not...that is the question. March 27, 2003
Format:DVD
I remember "The Sword in the Stone" as a widescreen movie, so I was dismayed to find that Disney had released this animated favorite to DVD in a cropped/pan-and-scan format. However, on further investigation, I discovered that, to my surprise, "The Sword in the Stone" was not a widescreen motion picture... at least not originally. Apparently, like "101 Dalmations" and other films of the late 1950s and early 1960s, "The Sword in the Stone" was made to be projected in one of two formats: either widescreen or full-frame, depending on the theater where it was shown. It seems that the Disney animators designed the film with a bit of 'extra picture' at the top and bottom of each frame; that way this 'extra' could be cut off without ruining the image in theaters playing it in widescreen. In other theaters, and on television, the film could be shown in a standard full-frame (1.33:1) format. So, according to Disney, the current full-frame DVD of "TSITS" is indeed the film in it's "original format'. Admittedly, it may not be the way that most of us remember this great little movie, but it is the way the folks at Disney made it.
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36 of 41 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars A much overlooked animated gem! February 11, 2005
Format:DVD
Sometime in the medieval ages, there is a legend about this magic stone that contains a sword and according to the legend, who so pulls out the sword from the anvil shall become king of all England. Though many tried to pull it, no miracle and the sword was forgotten for ages in an age of no laws, brutality and darkness in just which magician Merlin has trouble with the days of no kings, he then meets a young squire named "Wart" ( a.k.a. Arthur) whom is a problemic young man with a mean foster father and big foster brother, Merlin then trains Wart through education in order to become more social and on adventures that will lead him to pull the sword out of the stone.

An underrated disney classic that is a delightful story with good animation for it's time, nice songs like "Higitus Figitus" and humor makes this a definite must have for the animation DVD collector everywhere.

The DVD has some great extras like two cartoons, Behind the songs with a deleted song that never made it into the film, still frame galleries, All Abou the Magic 1957 episode or "Walt Disney Presents", Film-facts, sing-alongs and great remastering with good sound quality.
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27 of 31 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars My Favorite Disney Movie June 15, 2008
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
THE SWORD IN THE STONE has always been my favorite Disney animated film. Why? The answer is quite simple really. I saw it when I was a kid on its initial release in the downtown theater, I had a great time and I have very fond memories of the movie and the entire experience of going to see it with my family and friends. Isn't that what Walt Disney had in mind? It wasn't until years later and I had my own child that I began to realize that not many people even remembered THE SWORD IN THE STONE or knew it even existed. I was rather flabbergasted by this not to mention all the bad press this film had received as I started researching it. My most cherished copy of this film has always been on Laserdisc, but now it looks like THE SWORD IN THE STONE is finally getting some well deserved recognition. I love this film and the artwork is very reminiscent of ONE HUNDRED AND ONE DALMATIANS and the relationship between Merlin and Wart and the development of those characters is pure Walt Disney. Savor the best of times. Thanks Walt.
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5.0 out of 5 stars great classic disney
hand made animation. My 2 year old loves it and his grandmother watches it with him. Great fun for all.
Published 5 days ago by brad f kluck
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Condition
I had been looking everywhere for this video from my childhood, but couldn't find a new one decently priced. Then I thought... what the heck do I care if it's new or not? Read more
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Great price. I'm in the process of replacing my VHS tapes to DVD. I may be 60 but I still enjoy watching these DVDs.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Feudalism with a smile
Showed a classic from youth to my student...high school students and I taught feudalism and got a smile from them to boot...anice teaching moment...Thanks Walt
Published 8 days ago by Robert J. LaVoie
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful
My husband and I loved this movie when we were younger and our 3 year old daughter now loves it as well.
Published 9 days ago by LeiLei's mom
5.0 out of 5 stars Delightful! For the grandkids, and for me!
It is really good Disney. Colorful and very imaginative....and funny, suspenseful, and, as per great Disney, everything works out in the end.
Published 9 days ago by S. Mullinax
5.0 out of 5 stars Classic
The movie is just as I remembered it, now my son will have a fond memory of watching it too.
Published 11 days ago by very pleased
5.0 out of 5 stars Disney classic
Tis is a great Disney classic! My grandkids, (and I) love it. Tis movie makes a great addition to my collection
Published 15 days ago by Christine K. Trease
5.0 out of 5 stars Last seen 20 years ago, til now.
I loved this cartoon growing up!!!

I had to see it again and now I see it differently than when I saw it as a kid.

Faith, confidence, vision... Read more
Published 17 days ago by Gabriel J Mendoza
5.0 out of 5 stars Great
We bought this to add to the video library and it has been a pretty popular item since purchased. Great!
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The Sword in the Stone -- PLATINUM??
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BEWARE: This release is FULL-SCREEN
Clarification...this film was originally created in the Full Screen 1.33:1 aspect ratio, as with many Disney movies in the 60s, 70s, and early 80s. The film was most likely matted to 1.75:1 for theatrical presentation in some theaters like The Jungle Book and 101 Dalmatians, but the cell... Read more
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