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Synopsis: It's a high-flying adventure when Louie, a mute trumpeter swan, is given the gift of a trumpet, andfinds his voice!
Starring: Jason Alexander, Mary Steenburgen
Supporting actors: Reese Witherspoon, Seth Green, Carol Burnett, Joe Mantegna, Sam Gifaldi, Dee Bradley Baker, Melissa Disney, Elizabeth Daily, Pamela Adlon, Steve Vinovich, Corey Burton, Michael Winslow, David Jeremiah, Julie Nathanson, Dana Daurey, Michael Kostroff, Lee Magnuson, Steve Franken, Norman Parker, Jack Angel
Directed by: Terry L. Noss, Richard Rich
Genre: Animation
Runtime: 1 hour 16 minutes
Release year: 2001
Studio: Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
ASIN: B001NL0HHG
Amazon.com Sales Rank: #37,598 in Amazon Video On Demand (See Bestsellers in Amazon Video On Demand)
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Purchase rights: No time limits. Play online and download to 2 locations. Details
Compatible with: Mac and PC online viewing, Windows PC download, TiVo DVRs, Sony BRAVIA Internet Video Link, Roku player, compatible portable video devices. System requirements
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The Trumpet of the Swan DVD ~ Jason Alexander

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  • US Theatrical Release Date: January 01, 2001
  • Production Company: Nest Family Entertainment, Rich-Crest Animation
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14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars My 3-year-old LOVES Trumpet of the Swan! Great for Kids!, August 16, 2001
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This review is from: The Trumpet of the Swan (DVD)
Trumpet of the Swan is obviously a film made for children, but one that adults can enjoy too...which is VERY important if your children are like mine and watch their new video DAILY for the first week! I must add that I think it's unfair to hold this movie up to Disney standards as some reviewers seem to be doing. This is NOT a Disney film, which costs about $10 more, and I find it is every bit as good or better than anything else in the childrens home video department.

I've never read the book, so I can't speak to how well it follows the original story (but does anything from Hollywood EVER follow the original book?) And I concede the animation does not meet the highest standards. (There's a pretty obvious flaw in Louie's big trumpet performance.)

But on to the positives...

While the animation isn't the best quality, the color is bright and beautiful! And the vocal talent is terrific! The cast of voices includes Jason Alexander (Father), Mary Steenburgen (Mother), Seth Green (Boyd), Reese Witherspoon (Serena), Carol Burnett and Joe Mantegna. Each actor injects life and personality into their character. I especially liked Mary Steenburgen's "mother" and Jason's "father" is very entertaining. My daughter thinks the camp leader who mumbles through the megaphone is funny--I found him annoying at first but I got the joke when I saw the campfire scene.

And as a music lover I must mention the film's music. Louie's "trumpet voice" is performed by Michael "Patches" Stewart, and the music score is by Marcus Miller. I find myself humming the tunes at work and my 3 year-old is already starting to sing along with the words!

Bottom line...small children will love Trumpet of the Swan!

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars My Kids Love this Movie, April 17, 2004
By apoem "apoem" (Bosque Farms, NM USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Trumpet of the Swan [VHS] (VHS Tape)
My two children ages 3 and 4 love this movie. In fact, this is one that they routinely watch, rewind and watch again (when I let them). I have sat down and watched this movie several times over and still enjoy it.

This doesn't follow the original book very well. If you are someone that believes a movie has to follow the book word for word you will be dissapointed. However, if you can get past that, you will enjoy this book.

Louis a trumpeter swan is born unable to talk. He falls in love with Serena and can't court her. He goes to school and learns to read and spell and write. However, as other swans can't read it does him very little good. In the meantime his father gets a trumpet for him. Louis learns to talk through the trumpet and music.

This is a classic video. It is well done. I have read reviews for the dvd that say there is poor pictures and audio. This is not the case for the VHS tape we have at our house.

This movie is about relationships between parents and friends and husbands and wives. It is about music and love and more.

Well worth the money.
Enjoy.

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars E. B. White Fan Finally Satisfied, December 19, 2001
By Marie Stratford (Kansas City, KS) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Trumpet of the Swan [VHS] (VHS Tape)
It was with some hesitancy and fairly low expectations that I put Trumpet of the Swan into my VCR. The creators of former screenplays inspired by E. B. White's books have turned literary masterpieces into cinema that leaves the viewer unsatisfied at best and most likely thoroughly disgusted by the unhallowed cinematic treatment of White's literary brilliance. This attempt, however, left me pleasantly surprised. The changes in storyline are minimal and appropriate for moving this work from book to movie format. The animation is lighthearted yet aesthetically pleasing. The vocal talent, particularly of Jason Alexander, is impressive. In short, this is one video adults can thoroughly enjoy along with their children, especially if they have had the pleasure of reading White's book together prior to viewing it.
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5.0 out of 5 stars The Trumpet of the Swan--good moral yet fun show
This movie is a great movie because it is cute, informative and definitely
promulgates integrity, honesty in a way that helps folks of all ages
to want to teach these... Read more
Published 6 months ago by Sheryl Kelly Howieson

4.0 out of 5 stars Good for Children
I think this was a very cute movie. My granddaughter read the book 6 months ago and loved it. She just tuned 9 this month and I gave her the movie. Read more
Published 16 months ago by LADYBUGGS

1.0 out of 5 stars WORST THAN ONE STAR!!!!!! SAVE YOURSELF!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This is ASBOUTLUTLY HORRIBLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!11 THE SINGING IS SO CHEESY, THE CHARACTERS ARE LAME,THE MUSIC MAKES ME BARF AND I DO NOT KNOW HOW I SURIVED WATCHING IT!!!! Read more
Published 17 months ago by C. Yu

3.0 out of 5 stars worth the price
I recommend this but changing from subtitles of spanish to English and vice versa was a chore ; that needs fixed.
Published 20 months ago by Pam Elsayed

4.0 out of 5 stars Trumpet of the Swan
My 4 yo daughter absolutely loves this movie. We have rented it three times in a row from the library and will finally being getting a copy of it for ourselves. Read more
Published 21 months ago by Jennifer M. Ouellette

4.0 out of 5 stars Great for ALL children!
I would recommend this for all children who appreciate music. My grand-baby plays it over and over!
Published on October 5, 2007 by Angela M. Tellis

5.0 out of 5 stars Daughter loved it!!!
I purchased this movie for my daughter, she loved it and I look forward to watching it with her.
Published on April 9, 2007 by Nelson E. Romero-zambrano

5.0 out of 5 stars The Trumpet of the Swan is a must have
My nephew is 2 and a half. He loves this movie. It is definitely one to have in your dvd library.
Published on July 10, 2006 by H. Davis

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I first saw this movie when it was first released and as a family we truly enjoyed it. I have tried for the last two years to find this movie at video stores and discount stores... Read more
Published on September 29, 2005 by Melissa A. Lloyd

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The Trumpet of the Swan had a lesson in it. It doesn't matters how you are. It matters what is in your heart. Who cares what it is. But it is important that it is special. Read more
Published on April 2, 2005

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