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The White Seal [VHS]

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I would make mom rent this one over and over as a child, and she's never let me forget it! I saw this along with Rikki-Tikki-Tavi and Pamper the Penguin. If you know anything about those two movies you'll know what The White Seal is like. It's one of those movies every child should see.

I saw this show on TV eons ago.

It's the story of a sweet little white seal, Kotick, seen as an oddity by his fellows, but definitely not inferior. Because of his aloneness, Kotick sees more around him than the others, and must attempt to save them from seal-hunters.

There's a sweet little substory about Kotick's relationship with his father--you'll want to kick Dad at the beginning, and give him a friendly whap on the head at the end.

An adorable little cartoon that won't make you throw up! (A rarity, no?)

Okay, I've seen this movie like when I was less than 5 years old, but because I have a photographic visual memory I could remember every graphical artistic details of this movie! I remember specifically the beginning of this movie where the seals fight for their lives against the killer men. It had such an impact on me that I grew up to become an animal lover. The white seal is so cute! I, especially remember the ending too because I grew up in Florida where there were many manatees and it was illegal to harm them in any way. In the end, the white seal follows the manatee to this beautiful peaceful volcano-like island. There he knew he was safe from harm and could be in peace with the rest of the sea animals. It's a really great movie because it has a wonderful story to it. It teaches kids to become animal lovers. That's a promise.

I never remember seeing this as a child. I watched LOTS of television, too. I do enjoy Chuck Jones, and you can certainly see a few of his touches throughout this movie, even if you don't really try to find them. The movie is okay, but not the best thing I have ever seen in my life. A little sappy, and only 30 minutes long. I really like the Bugs Bunny stuff better, but I gave it 4 stars because my kids really do like it, and sometimes you don't have time for a 90 minute movie (especially near bedtime!) if they ask to watch "one more" this (or Rikki Tikki Tavi) is a fine choice.

Many people remember the mongoose that saved the garden from the wicked cobras, but some forget the equally charming white seal that saved his kind from the seal hunters by leading them to the secret island. The same man who brought Kipling's "Rikki-Tikki-Tavi" to television (Chuck Jones) has also breathed life into another Kipling work, "The White Seal." The results are the same. Chuck Jones has produced two animated classics that the whole family will enjoy. So set aside a special family night and watch Kipling's stories come to life. It will be time well spent.

I saw this when I was 12 and bought the laserdisc about ten years ago. All I can say is, it's a great animated special that will appeal to all ages.

The image that sticks out most is when the seal is swimming under this secret ocean tunnel to another world...pure magic.

I had completely forgotten that this movie existed! I loved it as a small child. My mother let me watch it over and over when I was little because it was so short. It's so precious, and looks so classic and old-fashioned on-screen. I must admit, though, that the animation definitely looks old and today's kids may want to watch Finding Nemo instead.

my dad read me the book from Rudyard Kippling "the white seal" almost every night till I was 13. It has always been a favorite story of mine. The movie stays true to the book, and actualy quotes it in the begining. My dad baught me the movie on VHS a long time ago, but it wore out after continuous viewing. It is a great movie, I would recomend it to anyone.

Look at my review for Watership Down and ditto it. Kids cartoons the way they SHOULD be, not the premature sexuality and extreme violence of todays animation. I like Japanese animation but I am forty years of age. My kids are not. White Seal is a children's cartoon, the way they should be. "Nuff said.

When I was a small girl living during the 1970s, they would air this cartoon as well as many animated shorts by the masterful Chuck Jones frequently as a TV show special and oh, I would always look forward to seeing such an endearing white seal and the wonderfully mischievous mongoose each time. Brings back such sweet memories. Today, as I am working towards a future career as a cartoonist and an animator, Chuck Jones is now one of my "mentors" and a great influence on the next generation of cartoon geniuses!