Dumbo, the disdain and delight of the circus.

Another orphan success story for Disney! Dumbo, the baby elephant born with genetically superior ears, becomes the disdain of all the elephants, then the entire circus. After attempting to protect her son, Dumbo's mother is thrown in the slammer (the circus jail). Dumbo learns he can fly quite by accident after drinking some water laced with booze (what is the message in this anyways?) I have issues with the Pink Elephant sequence...which really serves no pupose other than sending the message that when you get a buzz, you are able to do anything (flying). Also, Racial stereotypes toward the end of the movie are particularly evident. Considering the time period Dumbo the movie was born out of, such manifestations of racial stereotype were probably tolerated and accepted. Too bad that legacy lives on in these remastered versions. The saving grace of this movie is Dumbo, who becomes a flying star thereby freeing his mother from the clink.

I love the big top edition - the special features RULE!

I love the big top edition - the special features RULE! Dumbo is a great movie; I think it's adorable. But if you get dumbo big top edition, you get circus animal cards that go with a game on the DVD. There are many things I liked to do and see on the DVD. Most special about dumbo big top addition is the special features. One game is educational and teaches you all about animals. I love the big top edition; so go ahead and buy it, watch it for yourself, play the games - I hope you like them, too.

thepokegirl

Wonderful Dumbo

The DVD is digitally remastered, the colors crisp and bright. It also has fast play to start the movie itself. Following the film are a few old elephant movies from the 40, I think. Great nostalgia. Also, after that, few songs from the movie play, along with animation and the words to tbhe songs.
MY kids absolutely LOVE Dumbo now. Really so glad I bought it. (Although when I watched it as a child, I was unaware how sad it is until the end.)

"I believe I've seen just about everything, when I see an elephant fly!"

a classic must have!

I grew up watching Dumbo many many times. One of my favorite parts is where the train sings carrying circus animals. I'd recommend this DVD to adults AND children. It is a classic must have story.

The Sweetest Classic Disney Movie, Ever? YES!!

There are so few movies that a person turns to in adult life that was also a movie that they loved as a child. DUMBO is probably the greatest of this type of movie: a movie that while carefully selecting films to allow YOUR child to view, to watch with your child and KNOW you are adding something magical and lovely to their life. The quality and care that the artists used while creating this masterpiece, along with the storyline and, of course, the songs and music found in this movie, will resonate in both children and adults hearts alike. Sweet Dumbo, and all those he encounters during this movie, will stay with you and yours forever.