Search - Thumbelina (1994) (Ws) on DVD


Thumbelina (1994) (Ws)
Thumbelina
1994
Actors: Jodi Benson, Gary Imhoff, Gino Conforti, Barbara Cook, Will Ryan
Directors: Don Bluth, Gary Goldman
Genres: Kids & Family, Animation
G     1999     1hr 26min

Ranking just behind the best of animator Don Bluth's films (Anastasia and The Secret of NIMH), Thumbelina is a bubble-light version of Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tale. The finger-sized heroine goes about the old-fashi...  more »

     

Larger Image

Movie Details

Actors: Jodi Benson, Gary Imhoff, Gino Conforti, Barbara Cook, Will Ryan
Directors: Don Bluth, Gary Goldman
Creators: Don Bluth, Gary Goldman, Helene Blitz, John Pomeroy, Hans Christian Andersen
Genres: Kids & Family, Animation
Sub-Genres: Animation, 3-6 Years, 7-9 Years, Adapted from Books, Animation
Studio: Warner Home Video
Format: DVD - Color,Full Screen,Widescreen,Anamorphic - Animated,Closed-captioned
DVD Release Date: 09/21/1999
Original Release Date: 03/30/1994
Theatrical Release Date: 03/30/1994
Release Year: 1999
Run Time: 1hr 26min
Screens: Color,Full Screen,Widescreen,Anamorphic
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaDVD Credits: 1
Total Copies: 0
Members Wishing: 1
MPAA Rating: G (General Audience)
Languages: English, French
Subtitles: English, French
See Also:

Similar Movies

The Swan Princess
Special Edition
Director: Richard Rich
   G   2004   1hr 30min
   
Anastasia
Family Fun Edition w/Bartok the Magnificent
Directors: Don Bluth, Gary Goldman
   G   2006   1hr 34min
   
The Princess and the Goblin
Directors: Joszef Gemes, Jozsef Jemes
   NR   2003   1hr 22min
Once Upon a Forest
Director: Charles Grosvenor
   G   2005   1hr 11min
Anastasia
Blu-ray
Directors: Don Bluth, Gary Goldman
   G   2011   1hr 34min
FernGully The Last Rainforest
Blu-ray
6
   G   2012   1hr 16min
All Dogs Go to Heaven
Blu-ray
Directors: Don Bluth, Gary Goldman
6
   G   2011   1hr 29min
The Pagemaster
Blu-ray
5
   G   2013   1hr 15min

Similarly Requested DVDs

William Shakespeare's Romeo Juliet
Director: Baz Luhrmann
   PG-13   2003   2hr 0min
   
The Shawshank Redemption
Two-Disc Special Edition
   R   2004   2hr 22min
   
Delta Farce
Full Screen Edition
Director: C.B. Harding
   PG-13   2007   1hr 30min
   
Ghostbusters
Director: Ivan Reitman
   PG   2002   1hr 45min
   
Free Willy
Snap Case
Director: Simon Wincer
   PG   2003   1hr 52min
   
Die Hard
Widescreen Edition
Director: John McTiernan
   R   2004   2hr 11min
   
Batman Begins
Full Screen Edition
Director: Christopher Nolan
   PG-13   2005   2hr 20min
   
Criminal Minds - The Second Season
   UR   2007   16hr 47min
   
Unknown
Director: Jaume Collet-Serra
   1hr 53min
   
 

Movie Reviews

Kick's Disney's butt
E. A Solinas | MD USA | 08/14/2000
(5 out of 5 stars)

"What gives? This is a sweet, endearing, lovely story with great animation--so why do so many people dislike it? Heck, after watching this movie, *I* daydreamed about being Thumbelina. Admit it, wouldn't you like it?The traditional Hans Christian Anderson story: A woman who wishes for a daughter is blessed with one in a flower--and she's about six inches tall. But this doesn't matter to Mother or her array of barnyard animals, who love Thumbelina dearly. However, soon a handsome fairy prince named Cornelius arrives and is smitten with Thumbelina. After taking her on a ride on his pet bumblebee, he has to leave but promises to come back.That night, Thumbelina is kidnapped by a family of singing frogs, but as she escapes with the help of a French swallow, she ends up in deeper and deeper trouble. Some things in this movie are rather cloying--the jitterbugs, for example--but they're too small a part of the movie to be noticeable. Thumbelina is not a macho heroine, so don't expect her to act like one--she's a lost, frightened girl who's been sheltered all of her life. She shows remarkable strength and I got the feeling that the Thumbelina at the end was very different from the girl at the beginning.Cornelius remains my favorite character. Our first glimpse of the adolescent fairy is after he escapes from a royal parade, where he is forced to sit on *snicker* a white butterfly. He's strong, funny, interesting, lifelike, and... dare I say it?... sexy.Ten to one your kid will adore this movie."
Overall excellent animated musical
Byron Kolln | the corner where Broadway meets Hollywood | 08/06/2005
(4 out of 5 stars)

"Lovely animated musical version of THUMBELINA featuring a fantastic score by Barry Manilow and the well-executed animation style of Don Bluth.

Tiny Thumbelina's peaceful life with her mother is enlivened by her chance encounter with Cornelius, Prince of the Fairies. They quickly fall in love when the thumb-sized waif is kidnapped by overzealous Mrs Toad as a prospective new bride for her oldest son. She escapes only to find herself hoplessly lost in a big big world. Salvation comes in the form of the kindly Mrs Field Mouse who offers Thumbelina a warm home during the bitter frost. However even the Field Mouse expects something in return, so Thumblina is forced to marry her neighbour Mr Mole. At the 11th hour Thumbelina escapes with the help of Jacquimo, a swallow that she saved from death, who reunites her with Prince Cornelius and her mother.

This film features lush animation from Don Bluth. As other reviewers have noted, the woodland scenes and characters are reminiscent of Bluth's masterwork THE SECRET OF NIMH. The human characters are beautifully-drawn.

Jodi Benson, who also voiced Disney's LITTLE MERMAID, is perfect in the role of Thumbelina. Broadway veteran Barbara Cook plays Thumbelina's mother. The other roles are voiced by Carol Channing (Mrs Field Mouse), Charo (Mrs Toad), John Hurt (Mr Mole), Gary Imhoff (Prince Cornelius), Gino Conforti (Jacquimo), June Foray (Queen) and Kenneth Mars (King).

Barry Manilow offers a score of lovely Broadway-styled songs including Thumbelina's soaring ballad "Soon", Mrs Field Mouse's pleading "Marry the Mole", Mrs Toad's rousing showbiz anthem "On the Road" and Jacquimo's inspirational "If You Follow Your Heart"."
An under-rated Don Bluth production
J. Hanna | San Diego, CA | 04/30/2004
(5 out of 5 stars)

"I didn't see "Thumbelina" until I was in my 20's, but since I love animation, it didn't make much difference. I love this movie and finally got it on DVD a couple days ago. Jodi Benson did another great job lending her voice to the lead character and the music was great too. The only complaints I have about the movie, to echo other reviewers, is that some of the animals in the farm were very strange looking. Also, I couldn't help but notice that Thumbelina was constantly losing her balance no matter where she was standing. Still, I think Don Bluth did an excellent job on "Thumbelina" and that it deserved much more recognition. I admit, I'm a softy for fairy tales, and I actually love her innocent, naive personality. It was great to see her make the right decision at the end though, even knowing she might be alone. Unlike what some reviewers have said, I think that makes her a great role model. We all have to go through a learning process. But without being silly and over analyzing the film's psychological effect on society, it's just a fun and enjoyable movie that I would recommend for any young girl or adult who's young at heart."
Great movie for little girls
J. Hanna | 02/01/2000
(4 out of 5 stars)

"My 3 year old daughter loves this movie! The amimation is very good. Thumbelina's animated movements are quite life-like. Some of the other reviewers just didn't get it - What little girl wouldn't want to dream about getting swept away by a prince. Good movie, great value."