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Wind in the Willows, The

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Genre	Kids & Family, Anime & Manga
Format	NTSC
Contributor	Jules Bass, Arthur Rankin, Jr.
Language	English
Runtime	1 hour and 35 minutes

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Since it first appeared in 1908, Kenneth Grahame's enchanting story The Wind in the Willows has been a childhood classic. Now, in this splendidly designed musical adaptation, characters beloved for generations spring to life again, this time with six delightful songs and the voices of Charles Nelson Reilly, Roddy McDowall, Jose Ferrer, Eddie Bracken and Judy Collins performing the lovely title tune. Was there ever a creature as flamboyant as Mr. Toad (Reilly) of Toad Hill? Dressed in flashy outfits no sensible animal would wear, he's rich - but so foolish and boastful that his friends Ratty (McDowall), Badger (Ferrer) and Moley (Bracken) are frantic, and they vow to make him repent for his follies. Misadventures involving a steamboat, a gypsy caravan wagon and a Rolls Royce don't seem to wise him up... until he lands in jail and is forced to learn lessons of humility, friendship and common sense.

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Aspect Ratio ‏ : ‎ 1.33:1
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
MPAA rating ‏ : ‎ NR (Not Rated)
Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.5 x 5.5 x 0.5 inches; 2.72 ounces
Item model number ‏ : ‎ B017GEWAC8
Director ‏ : ‎ Jules Bass, Arthur Rankin, Jr.
Media Format ‏ : ‎ NTSC
Run time ‏ : ‎ 1 hour and 35 minutes
Release date ‏ : ‎ November 10, 2015
Studio ‏ : ‎ Warner Archive Collection
ASIN ‏ : ‎ B017GEWAC8
Country of Origin ‏ : ‎ USA
Number of discs ‏ : ‎ 1

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Angela

This is the best version I’ve seen and I own something like 15 different movie versions

Reviewed in the United States on April 7, 2018

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This is hands down the best movie version of the wind in the willows. It is 100% in keeping with the playful quality of the book. I have a collection of wind in the willows items... movies, audiobooks, kid’s modernized books that I keep to give out... my point is I have seen many versions ( sometimes people will claim that something is the best, simply because they grow up with it, without honestly comparing, that is not me). In fact, I was so young when this came out that when I started looking for it, to show a friend, I thought I might have dreamed the scenes I remembered ( especially when I hard a very difficult time finding it).

My grandma was of the same mind as AA Milne with regard to the book the wind in the willows ( that it is a character mirror). So, starting when I was 8 yrs old, she read it to me about once a year. I am 37 and I still read it once a yr. ( I could recite large bits by now). So, I feel very qualified to judge which movies most closely follow the book. In my opinion this one is about 95% accurate in it’s presentation of events. However, the music and whimsical nature of this film, more than make up for the slight changes to the story. This version is of such high caliber that I honestly thought it was the work of Walt Disney.

If you want a much more solemn version that is nearly 100% spot on with the book, the version that was released on video in 1996, is your best bet ( it comes in a double disc set with a sequel called “the willows in winter”.

As much as I love this movie, I will end with a note of caution to students: if you have a book report, you should read the book ( or audiobook if you have accomidations for a disability). The book is thought to be at least a double allegory and no movie will ever have enough time to convey all of the subtle nuances of both allegories or even one of them. Movie versions restrict themselves to the surface story, some versions cover it quite well others are not that great at it. This one is a master piece, but it doesn’t attempt to show the hidden messages. It will be very obvious to any teacher if you watch instead of read. So, go read and then come back and watch this wonderful movie!

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Joshua A. Brown

I had it recorded from the first time it was on tv and eventually bought the vhs they released however I was disappointed with t

Reviewed in the United States on April 3, 2016

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I was only three years old when this film was made. I had it recorded from the first time it was on tv and eventually bought the vhs they released however I was disappointed with the vhs version because a lot of the scenes were deleted like the part where toad is walking with ratty and mole to the toad hall stables to tell them about his new ideas and plans about traveling to see camps villages and towns by horse and wagon. Also the part where toad travels with mole and ratty to came with the wagon was deleted from the vhs. This DVD is great and all the deleted scenes are restored as they were when it was first aired on tv and in fact the front cover of this DVD is the same image that was used during the commercial breaks when it was first aired in 1987 on tv. I wish they would release Babes in toyland 1986 with Drew Barrymore on DVD with all the scenes that had been cut out of the vhs release as well.

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Donna Brown

Takes me back!

Reviewed in the United States on November 29, 2022

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I read this to my children and grandchildren. They enjoyed the stories about each animal character. A favorite was Ratty. I admit I enjoyed the stories myself. The grandchildren were impressed their parents knew about The Wind In The Willows.

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marshalmeg

Absolutely Wonderful

Reviewed in the United States on April 16, 2007

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I adored this film as a child and as an adult I still love it and find myself humming the songs on occasion. I have seen numerous film versions of The Wind in the Willows and this one is something special. (I enjoy the Cosgrove Hall TV series as a TV series but still find this to be the best film adaptation of the original book.) The voices are perfect for the characters and the songs range from humorous to moving. My original copy of this film was taped from TV and even with commercials and severe weather warnings it was watched again and again. I now have the VHS and find I enjoy the humor in the film even more now that I am an adult and can appreciate the quality of this production.

They just don't make animated films like this anymore. It has so much of the Edwardian spirit of the novel and the dignity... no wise-cracking sidekicks or modern slang.

It is almost criminal that this has never been released on DVD. A new generation deserves to experience it!

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Four Stars

Reviewed in the United States on April 27, 2018

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A better rendition of this classic ....

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Adam Spencer Ogden

Fun movie

Reviewed in the United States on September 23, 2022

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I really enjoyed watching this movie with my kids. My wife remembered watching this when she was young and wanted to share it with us.

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Glad to have it on dvd

Reviewed in the United States on November 24, 2016

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The previous positive reviews say it all really, but to sum up it is a great movie with great soundtrack and voice cast.
It is definitely my favourite version of this movie and although it’s a bit harder to find than other versions, it was worth the search. Can’t wait to watch it again and sing along to the famous and popular songs like Wind in the Willows, The Weasels song (which I absolutely loved growing up), We’ll convert him and many others. Very glad to have been able to purchase the dvd version now that my vhs version doesn’t work.

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Michelle

Too campy.

Reviewed in the United States on July 16, 2023

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I didn't realize this was a Rankin & Bass version. Too campy and slapstick. Missing the whimsy and underrated humor . My children did not like it. Prefer the Marvin Gates version other than the original.

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Frances L. Arsenault

A must-see for a Rankin/Bass fan

Reviewed in Canada on December 9, 2010

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You know, I vaguely remember the Disney version of this story. I had read the book a while ago and I love it. Now this film version of the story, is a film I had not seen from one of favorite animation studios Rankin/Bass. But I had watched it online and I thought it was excellent - the music and animation style.

I love it When Ratty commands Toad to come down from the tree that Toad was thrown into after the motor car crashed into the cart, I just thought it was funny! I also love what Badger says about the piper...I just like the sound of Jose Ferrer's voice and I am like that, loving the sound of an actor/actress' voice. R.I.P., Eddie Bracken (Mole), Jose Ferrer (Badger), Paul Frees (the Wayfarer), Roddy McDowall (Ratty) and Charles Nelson Reilly (Toad).

One last thing I would like to comment is on the studio's take on the chapter "The Piper at the Gates of Dawn," they really definitely captured the magic of it the best. And the Portly-as-Badger's-nephew bit works surprisingly well, and keeps the characters & storytelling somewhat stream lined. I thought little Portly's so cute, he squeaks almost like a kitten. And overall, I love this film, and a must-see for a Rankin/Bass fan.

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The Good Doctor

Thank you!

Reviewed in Canada on August 9, 2020

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a voice from yester year

archival value

Reviewed in Canada on September 23, 2018

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This Version Mr.Toad preceded a few others.Although it claims J. Rank progency it seems to hail from the good old USA. There is a lot of entertaining but little of Toad and his Friends. For Archival purposes it is fine.

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