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Beauty and the Beast (A Walt Disney Classic) / SalesRank : 10

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Beauty and the Beast (A Walt Disney Classic)

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VHS Tape [ Walt Disney Home Video ] [ Release : 1992 / 10 / 30 ]
EAN : 9786302526578 / ASIN : 6302526574
[ ListPrice : $2.00 ] [ Used Price:$0.50 ]

Average Customer Review :

4.5stars [ See more reviews ]
this is exactly what my girlfriend wanted, and being that it is currently out of print, was tricky to track down. The dvd got here fast and in perfect condition. great seller.

this is exactly what my girlfriend wanted, and being that it is currently out of print, was tricky to track down. The dvd got here fast and in perfect condition. great seller.

5stars - "fast and perfect" (Jesse Clayton)

This vendor stated by email that they shipped the product by first class mail on the 16th of December. They did not. They actually did not ship it until January 2, 2009. This is a perfect example of a vendor who did not have a product marketing an unavailable product online, taking people's money under a agreement that it would be shipped immediately, lying about the ship date and ignoring requests for information. I would not buy anything from this vendor. I believe what they did was in violation of Amazon.com's vendor agreement.

1stars - "Liars!" (NitPicky)
I bought this as a christmas gift for my neice. It is her favorite movie,
she was so happy to get it. Her movie was lost when we moved last year and disney has it in the vault, so she thought she would never see it again. Thanks amazon.

I bought this as a christmas gift for my neice. It is her favorite movie,
she was so happy to get it. Her movie was lost when we moved last year and disney has it in the vault, so she thought she would never see it again. Thanks amazon.

5stars - "My Neice Loves the Movie" (Glenda Harper)

*****WARNING!****** There maybe spoilers in this review for those who haven't seen the movie yet!*******

Beauty And The Beast happens to be my all time favorite Disney animated movie. I saw it in the theater at least 4 times when it was first released in 1991 and I must have watched it a dozen or so times since then. There are several reasons why Beauty And The Beast is my favorite Disney movie. For one, Belle is a heroine that many young women today can definitely relate to. Her love of reading, the fact that a man being handsome alone doesn't impress her (Gaston) and her curiousity about things makes her personality very realistic and endearing.

Another reason why Beauty And The Beast is my favorite is the music. I've never enjoyed the music in a Disney movie as much as I have this one. The clever and sometimes touching lyrics draw you in and make one caught up in the story. Songs such as "Belle", "Gaston", "Something There" "Be Our Guest" and of course the title track add so much to the overall story and give the viewer a deeper understanding of the characters.

Yet another reason is the animation. True, there are many Disney movies where the animation is dazzling, however, I'm just so drawn to (no pun intended) the animation in this movie. The scene that impresses me the most is the one where Belle and The Beast dance while Mrs. Potts sings the title song. The combination of tradiditional and computer animation has the end result being such a stunning and beautiful scene. Probably from an artistic point of view (not to mention an emotional point of view), my favorite scene from the movie.

Finally, lets not forget the story itself. I think the meaning of it is beautiful. It's about looking at the person's inside and finding the true beauty of someone's soul, which is Belle's POV. I think we all forget sometimes about that, and this movie is a lovely reminder of that. Another lesson is how people can change, can learn and grow, which is the Beast's POV. It also demonstrates how love conquers all things, even when you think all hope is lost (the last petal of the rose falling after Belle tells the Beast that she loves him). That is a profound message.

5stars - "A entertaining movie with profound messages of love and inner beauty." (Michele J. Raffaele)
IT WAS EXACLTLY WHAT SHE WANTED FOR MY PRESENT . SHE WAS A HUGE FAN BUT THE DVD WAS IN THE VAULT AND I COULDNT FIND IT. PERFECT COPY WITH ALL THE ORIGINAL INSERTS. DVD CAME TO MY PLACE WITH NO INCIDENT OR DELAY

IT WAS EXACLTLY WHAT SHE WANTED FOR MY PRESENT . SHE WAS A HUGE FAN BUT THE DVD WAS IN THE VAULT AND I COULDNT FIND IT. PERFECT COPY WITH ALL THE ORIGINAL INSERTS. DVD CAME TO MY PLACE WITH NO INCIDENT OR DELAY

5stars - "PERFECT COPY" (J. D. L. Mora)

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (Walt Disney's Masterpiece) / SalesRank : 145

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Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (Walt Disney's Masterpiece)

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VHS Tape [ Walt Disney Home Video ] [ Release : 1994 / 10 / 25 ]
EAN : 9781558906419 / ASIN : 155890641X
[ ListPrice : $26.99 ] [ Used Price:$0.01 ]

Average Customer Review :

4.5stars [ See more reviews ]
I never received this item from the seller. I have written them three times and have received no resolution. This was suppose to be a Christmas gift for my daughter and I was unable to give it to her. I am very disappointed in the seller and suggest Amazon stop any business with them.

I never received this item from the seller. I have written them three times and have received no resolution. This was suppose to be a Christmas gift for my daughter and I was unable to give it to her. I am very disappointed in the seller and suggest Amazon stop any business with them.

1stars - "Never Received Item" (bill jones)

I ordered Snow White in plenty of time to get the movie for my grandaughter for Christmas. I didn't receive it in over a week so I emailed the company to ask about it. I received an email from them (Seemybooks) promptly stating that Amazon had given them the wrong zip code and that they had just put it in the mail to me with the right zip code. I waited until Christmas Eve mail to see if the movie would come. When it wasn't in the mail I emailed them back to tell them I hadn't received the movie. Another prompt email came back stating that my AMEX payment had been cancelled and that the movie wouldn't be coming. I was very disappointed. They didn't even apologize.

1stars - "Customer Service" (Beryl H. Beranek)
i brought this video tape for my granddaughter whose's 3 years old she watches it non stop she loves all the disney princess movies and this one was so reasonable in price and it brings back memories for me also thank you for selling it and for the price

i brought this video tape for my granddaughter whose's 3 years old she watches it non stop she loves all the disney princess movies and this one was so reasonable in price and it brings back memories for me also thank you for selling it and for the price

5stars - "snowwhite" (lorraine obrien)
The movie was billed as in excellent condition, but it gets stuck at the same point every time and is almost impossible to continue on. We always miss part of the movie when we do finally get it to play again and it takes a lot of time. I definitely wouldn't buy like this again.

The movie was billed as in excellent condition, but it gets stuck at the same point every time and is almost impossible to continue on. We always miss part of the movie when we do finally get it to play again and it takes a lot of time. I definitely wouldn't buy like this again.

1stars - "very disappointed" (gramgee)

When i received the Snow White DVD in the mail, my daughter wanted to watch it right away. Unfortunately, when we tried to play it in the living room, all we got was a lot of noise from the machine and "Disk Error" on the screen. Needless to say I was not very happy. We tried it in the DVD player in my bedroom and it does work in there although the entire time it plays you can hear the disk inside the machine. Since I dont want to have to let my daughter in my room every time she want to watch Snow White, I will probably be buying another copy and hoping for the best.

2stars - "little disappointing" (Anna Sanderson)

Cinderella (Walt Disney Masterpiece Collection) / SalesRank : 62

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Cinderella (Walt Disney Masterpiece Collection)

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VHS Tape [ Walt Disney Home Video ] [ Release : 1995 / 10 / 04 ]
EAN : 9780788802195 / ASIN : 0788802194
[ ListPrice : $44.99 ] [ Used Price:$0.01 ]

Average Customer Review :

4.5stars [ See more reviews ]
The DVD arrived ahead of time in perfect condition. I will order from this site again.

5stars - "Cinderella DVD" (Princess Mom)
This movie has brought great joy to my 3 year old "Princess". The case was broken when we received it but I had another one that worked just fine and we are glad to have this movie, in good condition, for our little granddaughter. She thanks you and we thank you.

This movie has brought great joy to my 3 year old "Princess". The case was broken when we received it but I had another one that worked just fine and we are glad to have this movie, in good condition, for our little granddaughter. She thanks you and we thank you.

4stars - "Cinderella Two - Disc Special Edition DVD" (Linda Duckett)
Cinderella Dvd does not work,I am very unhappy with the DVD & I would like to return it.
Please give me an address where I can mail it.
Thank You,

Cinderella Dvd does not work,I am very unhappy with the DVD & I would like to return it.
Please give me an address where I can mail it.
Thank You,

1stars - "Cinderella Dvd" (Robert J. Schepker)
My daughter loved this movie. We all loved it. It's beautiful music, great animations, timeless tale of love and forgiveness. Fine family entertainment.

My daughter loved this movie. We all loved it. It's beautiful music, great animations, timeless tale of love and forgiveness. Fine family entertainment.

5stars - "Timeless Classic" (T.M.D.)
We are collecting favorite movies for my CA granddaughter. This was one I found on amazon and had shipped to her. It was a great find and a good price. Shipped quickly and she loves it!

We are collecting favorite movies for my CA granddaughter. This was one I found on amazon and had shipped to her. It was a great find and a good price. Shipped quickly and she loves it!

5stars - "For my CA granddaughter's collection!" (moonshadow241)

It's a Wonderful Life / SalesRank : 1044

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It's a Wonderful Life

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VHS Tape [ Republic Pictures ] [ Release : 1995 / 09 / 19 ]
EAN : 9786302899153 / ASIN : 630289915X
[ ListPrice : $9.98 ] [ Used Price:$0.01 ]

Average Customer Review :

5.0stars [ See more reviews ]
The 2-disks give you the option of seeing the Christmas classic in b/w or color, which is fun.

5stars - "Love the old classics!" (J. Fisher)
Delivery was quick. Was able to share this with a good friend before the holidays got busy.

5stars - "Great Classic received in time to watch before christmas" (Sharon F)
This is a good Christmas story. We were disappointed that it was not in color. Otherwise...excellent.

This is a good Christmas story. We were disappointed that it was not in color. Otherwise...excellent.

4stars - "Christmas" (J. Robert Lemon)
This is one of my favourite movie, it was wonderful to see it in colour.

5stars - "It's A Wonderful Life" (Kenneth V. Smith)
This 2 disk set was received much quicker than even stated. The product was in excellent condition.The disks play perfectly and the case looks to be brand new. I am most happy with my purchase.

This 2 disk set was received much quicker than even stated. The product was in excellent condition.The disks play perfectly and the case looks to be brand new. I am most happy with my purchase.

5stars - "As described with quick delivery" (Lynn Barton)

White Christmas / SalesRank : 1644

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White Christmas

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VHS Tape [ Paramount ] [ Release : 1996 / 11 / 07 ]
EAN : 9786300215696 / ASIN : 6300215695
[ ListPrice : $9.95 ] [ Used Price:$0.01 ]

Average Customer Review :

4.5stars [ See more reviews ]

5stars - "We'll Follow the Old Man Wherever he wants to go.....Just Great Fun" (Joseph J. Slevin)
"Hey Bob the girls are in a jam.!" "What's the beef?"
Oh I love this movie and the great lines all the way through it. It is wonderful. How can we not love Crosby and Kaye singing and dancing. It is just great fun. I think we can say the whole script as a family we've watched it so many times.

Make it a tradition you'll laugh and sigh all the way through.

"Hey Bob the girls are in a jam.!" "What's the beef?"
Oh I love this movie and the great lines all the way through it. It is wonderful. How can we not love Crosby and Kaye singing and dancing. It is just great fun. I think we can say the whole script as a family we've watched it so many times.

Make it a tradition you'll laugh and sigh all the way through.

5stars - "Christmas Tradition" (Barbara G. Mcgarey)
I have loved this movie ever since I was a young kid. It is a classic. I watch it every Christmas season just to get me in the spirit. We rarely get snow in South Carolina, but it helps to remind me a bygone days. It's just a fun little movie with some classic actors and actresses that are gone to movie heaven...at least, I hope.

I have loved this movie ever since I was a young kid. It is a classic. I watch it every Christmas season just to get me in the spirit. We rarely get snow in South Carolina, but it helps to remind me a bygone days. It's just a fun little movie with some classic actors and actresses that are gone to movie heaven...at least, I hope.

5stars - "Old Time Classic" (Cely)
The quality of the picture and sound was great. A definate yearly watch for every Christmas season.

5stars - "A Classic" (L. Ventura)
White Christmas

Who wouldn't love this movie? It is a clasic that one can not watch too many times!! It should be a part of everyones collection.

White Christmas

Who wouldn't love this movie? It is a clasic that one can not watch too many times!! It should be a part of everyones collection.

5stars - "White Christmas" (Beverly Larson)

Fantasia (Walt Disney's Masterpiece) / SalesRank : 263

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Fantasia (Walt Disney's Masterpiece)
Writer:Albert Heath Writer:Arthur Heinemann

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VHS Tape [ Walt Disney Home Video ] [ Release : 1992 / 09 / 15 ]
EAN : 9786302158090 / ASIN : 6302158095
[ ListPrice : $24.99 ] [ Used Price:$0.01 ]

Average Customer Review :

4.5stars [ See more reviews ]
This video was thoroughly enjoyable. The music is such an experience when combined with Disney's animations. I find myself being in a happier disposition when watching this DVD. I would recommend it.

This video was thoroughly enjoyable. The music is such an experience when combined with Disney's animations. I find myself being in a happier disposition when watching this DVD. I would recommend it.

5stars - "A Blissful Experience" (Fredo D. Murillo Jr.)

I'm not sure about this EXACT VHS tape on here, but I watched the original Fantasia growing up (I'm 21 now) and I turned into a music prodigy.
I watched it every day, sometimes twice, from age 2 until I was about 11 or so. I was obsessed with the music, I loved it, and now that I look back, I have a theory that when you see rhythm paired with colors like this, it naturally teaches you rhythm.

Compare this to the Baby Einstein bull..really compare them (it's not hard)

Baby Einstein music is dumbed down...beautiful masterpieces changed completely!! I DON'T GET IT.
Fantasia incorporates completely original beautiful classical masterpieces from the world's best composers.and pairs it with exactly matched cartoon rhythms...

Growing up, I naturally started playing piano well, it just "made sense." I was able to play commercial tunes on the piano without even thinking. I then started drums, violin and guitar. No problem.
I was always #1, always first chair, always understood, complex rhythms, etc etc.

I made an all-city high school band when I was in middle school..and also gave lessons to other students in the high school band.

I could keep going but it's too much to read.
Fantasia is an amazing amazing amazing movie and concept.
Please show this movie to your kids every day!!
If your kid can hum tunes to Bach, Mozart, etc...he or she will be smart. It just works that way.

Trust me.

5stars - "Turned my into a musical prodigy" (A. Crawford)
1st of all I did not buy this in August but in November. Wasn't aware that the delivery date would be January 2009 till I searched 'state of order'. (could have missed this at time of ordering?) But when I wrote to seller stating it was a Xmas gift, I got a quick reply and the item arrived a few days after. Acceptable but not great condition especially for the price.
Thanks.

1st of all I did not buy this in August but in November. Wasn't aware that the delivery date would be January 2009 till I searched 'state of order'. (could have missed this at time of ordering?) But when I wrote to seller stating it was a Xmas gift, I got a quick reply and the item arrived a few days after. Acceptable but not great condition especially for the price.
Thanks.

3stars - "confusing information" (Mr. S. Elsley)
this is not the original version on vhs or laser disc, you will be diasppointed

1stars - "DO NOT BUY THIS DVD!!" (William P. Ruspantine)

I have to admit, I'm an avid listener of classical music. So it's a small wonder why Disney's Fantasia is one of my favorite films. Every music sequence is pure gold (except maybe the Pastoral sequence).

Toccata and Fugue in D Minor by Johann Sebastian Bach = My second favorite sequence, it is a mixture of abstract colors & images, live action orchestral playing, and Stokowski's acclaimed orchestration of Bach's organ music.

Nutcracker Suite by Peter Illich Tchaikovsky = Although I'm not a fan of Tchaikovsky's ballet music, this one is very good and entertaining. The dancing of the fairies and flowers and mushrooms make for a heck of a good time for the whole family.

The Sorcerer's Apprentice by Paul Dukas = This is probably the most exciting rendition of Dukas's masterpiece I've ever heard (even though a few minutes of music has been cut out of it). Mickey the apprentice dreams of being a powerful sorcerer, so he dons the hat of his master, and lets loose his magic. But, of course, no one controls literally everything that is created . . .

Le Sacre du Printemps (The Rite of Spring) by Igor Stravinsky = This is my 3rd favorite out of all of them for two reasons. One is that Stravinsky is one of my all-time favorite composers, and two, The Rite of Spring is one of my all-time favorite pieces. Too bad that a mere ten minutes has been cut in order to save time. Dinosaurs, volcanoes, and earthquakes do seem to fit Stravinsky's music a bit, that I can tell you.

Symphony No. 6 "Pastoral" by Ludwig van Beethoven = This is probably the weakest of all the sequences. It's too cartoony, too bombastic, too cheery, and to many minutes of music have been cut out sadly. The storm scene is a nice touch, though.

Dance of the Hours by Amilcare Ponchielli = Gorgeous and downright hilarious. If you don't think hippo and ostrich ballet dancers is funny, then something is wrong with you.

A Night on Bald Mountain by Modest Mussorgsky/Ave Maria by Franz Schubert = Ah yes. My No. 1 favorite out of all of them. This didn't scare me as a kid for some reason. Chernobog is as creepy as The Horned King from "The Black Cauldron", and the demonic and ghostly dancing was (and still is) way ahead of its time. The last five minutes is beautiful and ethereal = they don't make them like they used to.

Grade: A

5stars - "Disney's Greatest Film" (Eric S. Kim)

Gone with the Wind / SalesRank : 102

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Gone with the Wind

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VHS Tape [ MGM (Video & DVD) ] [ Release : 1998 / 10 / 27 ]
EAN : 9786305123613 / ASIN : 6305123616
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4.5stars [ See more reviews ]
This is a priceless classic. There is an audience for an authenic sequel. If not tomorrow, maybe next Christmas.

4stars - "Tomorrow is another day!" (sunnycc)
It is my favorite movie and book of all time and I know I reviewed it earlier. This was a great set for anyone who loves "GWTW" at much as I do! Definitely recommend it!

It is my favorite movie and book of all time and I know I reviewed it earlier. This was a great set for anyone who loves "GWTW" at much as I do! Definitely recommend it!

5stars - "I know I reviewed this one before!" (Marlene M. Knepper)

This is the 716th review of this movie! What can I say that has not already been said about this wonderfully compelling movie? I will not comment on the restoration process or the pros and cons of buying the 2-disk or 4-disk set, as this is adequately discussed by many other reviewers. I will say that this movie won 10 Academy awards and is still regarded as the 6th best epic movie of all-time. That should be credentials enough to want to view this extraordinary movie.

Watching this movie is an absolutely delightful experience, and I can just imagine attending the movie in the theatre for the first time! I can just imagine the excitement and the buzz of conversation during the intermission, for the first half of this movie is quite unlike any other movie up to that date in time. This is a visual experience on film unlike any other. The cinematography is what amazed me. The magnificence of the sets, the lighting, the dramatic closing shots of scenes, and the sheer enormity of the film floors the viewer. I will never forget the camera shot of Scarlett looking for the doctor in the streets of Atlanta, going from wounded soldier to wounded soldier as the camera slowly backs away revealing the enormity of the wounded lying in the streets as Sherman's cannons bomb the city to flames. Similarly, there is also the shot of Scarlett declaring at Tara (her planation home) that she would never go hungry again. The sky backdrop is so vividly lit, and the indomitable spirit of life that resides in Scarlett's chin-up, upright silhouette speaks volumes about her ability to survive the war and the destruction of her beloved Tara.

Gone With The Wind is one of the greatest films of all-time as it transcends time itself. It is still as relevant today as it was in 1939 (the greatest year in film history by the way, as The Wizard of Oz and Mr. Smith Goes To Washington were also released this year). It is truly an epic of epic proportions, the best of its day by a wide margin, and not to be eclipsed for decades.

This is a wonderful movie experience; one you will never forget. And unlike Rhett Butler, at the end of this film dear reader, you frankly will "give a damn".

Jim Koenig

5stars - "Quite Simply One of the Greatest Movies of All-Time" (James Koenig)
The movie was missing the last 10 minutes--so my daughter watched the 3 hr movie without the last 10 minutes---very disappointing!!

The movie was missing the last 10 minutes--so my daughter watched the 3 hr movie without the last 10 minutes---very disappointing!!

3stars - "missing minutes" (C. Johnson)
I was very impressed with the packaging, movie and footage. I would recommend purchaasing from this seller anytime.

I was very impressed with the packaging, movie and footage. I would recommend purchaasing from this seller anytime.

5stars - "Outstanding" (R. Smith)

A Town Like Alice / SalesRank : 38

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A Town Like Alice
Cinematographer:Russell Boyd Producer:Henry Crawford Writer:Nevil Shute Writer:Rosemary Anne Sisson Writer:Tom Hegarty

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VHS Tape [ Starmaker Entertainment ] [ Release : 1992 / 07 / 30 ]
EAN : 9786302796858 / ASIN : 6302796857
[ ListPrice : $9.99 ] [ Used Price:$11.13 ]

Average Customer Review :

4.5stars [ See more reviews ]
Ordered and paid for the item. Never arrived. Amazon has done nothing. Seller doesn't communnicate.
Buyer beware.

2stars - "Rip off" (Craig R. Young)
I loved this series, when I first watched in on television back in the '80s. Every couple of years I pull the tape off the shelf and re-watch it.

This is not just for Bryan Brown fans, but for the Gordon Jackson fans in the crowd. Jackson's portrayal of a man who falls in love too late in life, is very touching.

I would love to see it available on DVD!

I loved this series, when I first watched in on television back in the '80s. Every couple of years I pull the tape off the shelf and re-watch it.

This is not just for Bryan Brown fans, but for the Gordon Jackson fans in the crowd. Jackson's portrayal of a man who falls in love too late in life, is very touching.

I would love to see it available on DVD!

4stars - "A Town Like Alice - Simply Fabulous" (E. Cook)

Anybody interested in purchasing this fabulous film on home video VHS should take a close look at which listing for it they are buying. The film was released 4 Different ways on VHS. By two different companies. STARMAKER which put out 3 Types and NEW WORLD which put out 1 version which is the most desirable. They are all the same film in various quality types. A Town Like Alice is NOT yet available on DVD. Here is the info on whats out there on VHS.

This version the first listed on AMAZON A Town Like Alice is for the One Tape EPmode STARMAKER release 301mins. EPMODE is the cheapest and also the lowest quality release! Since it is EP mode it will be hard to track on newer VCR's.
STARMAKER also put out a much higher quality 3 Tape 301min Release SPMode 3 VHS Tapes - A Town Like Alice

The Third is yet another STARMAKER Release A Town Like Alice 2tapes LP Mode. Still NOT great quality. This is OK but not near as good as the second 3 tape SPMODE option.

The BEST and most desirable release is this 4th release of A Town Like Alice is a NEW WORLD Home Video Release 301mins Uncut on 2 high quality SPmode Tapes. These are two T-160 videos which means they have longer reels then standard T-120 tapes. Thats why they can handle a combine 301mins. on 2 tapes. So, not as complicated or cumbersome as having to get the 3tape vers. The bad news is that this version is NOT listed on amazon. BUT you can still find it if you look at the marketplace seller descriptions. If it is listed and described correctly you might be able to find the New World SPmode 2 tape uncut release.

Which ever one you want make sure you know what you're getting from the seller. It should clearly state which version it is. The seller might not of listed it correctly to the corresponding version.

If the price is cheap you'll probably getting the cheap one tape starmaker release. If you want this BRAND NEW this is most likely your only choice. However, keep in mind that the 2 Tape Spmode NEW WORLD Release USED will be better then any STARKMAKER release even if its NEW!

Hope this was helpful

5stars - "4 Different Home Video Releases of this Film Read Before You Buy!" (sideshowvideo)

I actually was one of the first people to write a review on this site about this film almost 10 years ago, but felt compelled to write again because I just wanted to add my name to what is starting to look like quite the petition here. I am so impressed with and touched by so many other folks' passionate devotion to this film! The video powers-that-be absolutely need to bring this masterpiece to DVD!!! It's an utter shame that this hasn't yet been done considering all the crap that lives on DVD. Yeah... I'm bitter!!!

I just watched my purchased single VHS cassette that I acquired around the same time I wrote that first online review. Except THIS time, I made my husband watch it with me! Over the course of two nights, I re-visited my beloved old friend of a film while much to my joy, my husband watched it, was taken in, and ultimately (to his chagrin)... really ended up liking it! He said Jean was "feisty." How cute is that??? Now please keep in mind that he is someone who does not like watching romantic TV shows or movies--he prefers automotive programs, U.F.O. shows on the History Channel, and James Bond movies. LOL!!! Now my favorite thing to say to him is: "Do you love me enough to steal chickens and soap for me?" Ha, ha!

But truly... watching this entire beautiful entity again for the first time in many years made me more melancholy than anything else. First of all, because I madly adore these characters and their story and wish it could just continue on and on way after the end credits roll. After our viewing, I turned to my husband and quite decidedly declared: "I can officially say that Jean, Joe, and Noel are among my very favorite characters depicted on film... EVER."

Secondly, I was melancholy (even downright depressed!) because the quality of my EP speed-recorded VHS tape was so poor. Fortunately, unlike a lot of other ATLA fans, I have not repeatedly watched this tape over the time I've had it. But I do dread the day when my tape starts getting those telltale glitches. The day that this terrific work is released on DVD will be a glorious day indeed. That way, we can all finally bask in the wonderful cinematography depicting the exotic Malayan jungle backdrop that our beloved characters fall in love against and the big blue skies and red earth of the Australian scenery that Joe Harman loved so much. We too could witness the true colors of the Outback country that he longingly and lovingly describes to Jean at that point in the film where they are first really getting to know each other.

Please, please, PLEASE... o' video powers-that-be... this film deserves a DVD release like no other! And would it be too much to ask to get a behind-the-scenes featurette too??? Probably not likely on the latter, but I sure am keeping the faith on the former.

5stars - "An utter shame that this movie is not available on DVD!" (D. Genovese)

Sadly this series doesnt seem to be available on DVD yet, I hope it soon will be. I remember watching it when I was little, when it was first shown on PBS in the states. I loved it, and as I have recently reading about WWII interment camps, i decided to try to find this. It is just as good as I remember, and I still admire the main character Jean, and still have a crush on Joe. Yes and I cried. It really isnt dated or cheesy, it was very well made I think.

5stars - "A Classic" (E. Cromwell)

Alice in Wonderland (Walt Disney Masterpiece Collection) / SalesRank : 434

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Alice in Wonderland (Walt Disney Masterpiece Collection)

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VHS Tape [ Walt Disney Home Video ] [ Release : 1998 / 03 / 31 ]
EAN : 9786300274266 / ASIN : 6300274268
[ ListPrice : $24.99 ] [ Used Price:$0.72 ]

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4.5stars [ See more reviews ]

Alice in Wonderland is a wonderful film, and this edition is no different... providing extras and interesting commentary, new songs as well as singalongs, and more. Worth noting is that the extras are primarily adult-oriented, other than the singalongs and the Wonderland Party. The Disc 2 features, like 'An Hour in Wonderland' are more informational and historically based, something that I'm not sure that children would enjoy as much as long-time fans of the film might.

Overall, it's a great DVD with interesting features, and of course, a wonderful film.

5stars - "Wonderful Special Edition" (Christopher Stewart)
The movie is great... I have no problems with that. What was bad was that when I received my order it was very obvious that it was a fake copy. It was not an original Disney Copy. I was very upset. I have never ordered anything from that seller again. BE CAREFUL with who you order stuff from. When you find a good seller stick with them.

The movie is great... I have no problems with that. What was bad was that when I received my order it was very obvious that it was a fake copy. It was not an original Disney Copy. I was very upset. I have never ordered anything from that seller again. BE CAREFUL with who you order stuff from. When you find a good seller stick with them.

1stars - "Charly G" (Charly G.)
I believe this to be a bootlegged copy of the original Disney DVD. I contacted the seller and was given a refund. I hope no one else buys from this party. I have also contacted Disney about my concerns.

I believe this to be a bootlegged copy of the original Disney DVD. I contacted the seller and was given a refund. I hope no one else buys from this party. I have also contacted Disney about my concerns.

1stars - "Alice in Wonderland Masterpiece Edition" (Vila A. Pruner)

One day while Alice (voiced by Kathryn Beaumont) is trying to pay attention to her lessons, she sees a White Rabbit (Bill Thompson) go by. This is no ordinary White Rabbit, however. He's looking at his pocket watch and worrying about being late. Curious, Alice follows him only to fall down a hole and land in Wonderland.

And what sort of place is Wonderland? It's a place where anything and everything can talk. Besides the animals, we've got a talking doorknob. Eating and drinking can make Alice grow and shrink. As she tries to follow the White Rabbit and find out where he is going, she meets Tweedledum and Tweedledee (J. Pat O'Malley), joins an Unbirthday Party with the Mad Hatter (Ed Wynn) and the March Hare (Jerry Colonna), has a couple run ins with the Cheshire Cat (Sterling Holloway), gets lost in a strange wood, and has plays crochet with the Queen of Hearts (Verna Felton). Will she ever get home?

It had been years since I'd seen this, so I had forgotten just how many songs there are in the movie. Just about every character sings one at some point. But there is a reason you don't remember most of them. They're just okay.

Really, this movie is just a series of adventures loosely held together by the White Rabbit. While that works for the books this movie is based on, it doesn't work quite as well here. I tend to get bored before we meet up with the Queen. Still, there are several funny scenes and several enjoyable songs.

Honestly, I enjoyed it more then I remember enjoying it. The kids will particularly love this wacky tale.

4stars - ""Mustard? Now Let's Not Be Silly."" (Mark Baker)
getting a original alice in wonderland is no easy task and there is a very good reason this is a excellent movie and definitely a most own classic

getting a original alice in wonderland is no easy task and there is a very good reason this is a excellent movie and definitely a most own classic

4stars - "Classic" (Adam L. Hanson)

The African Queen / SalesRank : 149

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The African Queen

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VHS Tape [ CBS/Fox VIdeo ] [ Release : 1997 / 08 / 26 ]
EAN : 9786301505284 / ASIN : 630150528X
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What a work of art! This is one of the best movies of all time. When the spinster missionary woman (Hepburn) must TOLERATE Mr. Arnaut (Bogart)
in their life-threatening trip down the river in a beat-up old boat, The African Queen, the fun begins. She can drum up no respect for this man--until she realizes that he is an intelligent person who may be able to save their lives by his cool wit. He good naturedly sloughs off her constant criticism, while she endures his slovenly ways and colorful language. At some point they start developing a strong like for each other. When Bogie finally shaves, well you know romantic sparks are about to fly. Movies or stories do not come any better than this.

5stars - ""Prop's Busted. . ."" (Phoebe Stogstill)

Ms Hepburn is not the proto-feminist here which makes a change. The film actually presents a surprisingly good story. There's a man and a woman working together without any obvious female chauvinism attempting to emasculate the man or put him in the shade.

However the original book presented the romance between the returning missionary and the habitual drunk, it's an innocent love story in the movie. The booze is disposed of in the "first reel", and the two combine their talents in a more or less egalitarian symbiosis. There's quite a bit of excitement, too, as the unlikely pair shoot the rapids and fight Germans and insects.

4stars - "Unusual for Kathryn Hepburn" (William Maudlin)
Wife's favorite movie and brilliant in all aspects. Thoroughly enjoyable and now a part of our choice library!

Wife's favorite movie and brilliant in all aspects. Thoroughly enjoyable and now a part of our choice library!

5stars - "Classic" (Henry Petitgirard)

When his village is pillaged shortly after WW 1 outbreak, the Reverend (Morley)dies of shock, leaving only his sister (Hepburn) to fend for herself. Enter Mr. Charlie Allnut (Bogart, winning his only Oscar) the uncouth, hard drinking skipper of the "African Queen", a boat of 1890 vintage, unsafe in a swimming pool. In quick succession, Bogart saves Hepburn, motors perilously down the Congo River, evades the Germans, is saved by one storm, sunken by another, and is captured by a German warship. All the while, he and Hepburn have developed a romance, culminated by marriage just before they're about to be hanged as British spies. Miraculously, the warship strikes underwater torpedos of Bogart's sunken boat, is sunk herself, as the newlyweds swim to safety. This cursory review is intended to appeal to those under 50, as I"m afraid a modern audience would find little appeal in this production,once a real classic for most.

4stars - "HEROISM VS. TERRORISM" (J J BAGS)

Keeping in mind that I watched this film on the subliminally par VHS option, I must say that "The African Queen" is a film that will bamboozle the senses, while cautiously telling the story about a daring duo in Africa. What brings questions to this film, nearly 56 years since its initial release, is not so much the characters, or the story, or the location, but the transition from 50s cinema to modern. Film studies coursework aside, one can tell the elasticity of a film by watching it again (over five decades later) and if it can continue to stretch, it has beaten through the space/film continuum. Was it enjoyed as much the first time as it was the 100th time? These are great questions to ponder as you watch another round of "Breathless", "Brief Encounter", or even "Grand Illusion" for the millionth time. Time, like age, can either be a blessing for films or a curse. "The African Queen" is a difficult one to pinpoint. On one hand it stars giants like Bogart and Hepburn direction by John Ford, while on the other hand it suffers from serious plot holes, sinking character development, and some over-burdening outside connections. I finished "The African Queen" today with bewilderment - it wasn't a disastrous film, nor was it the expected "breathtaking tour of Africa's wild side". There is power behind the working forces of "The African Queen", but they need to soon realize that the elastic is pulled to the point of no return, without releasing a DVD soon - they will a broken film with time not on its side.

If one asked who the five most important characters were in "The African Queen", it would be simple. They would be Hepburn, Bogart, Africa, Germany, and finally the boat itself (side note - none of these are in any symbolic order). These are all of the elements that we, as the viewer, are asked to be involved with throughout the course of the 104 minutes. Bogart is easy, on the eyes, ears, and soul. He embodied the surly captain with no care in the world. He was funny, captivating, and in control of every scene he was involved. Hepburn was a good counter-balance, but not that powerful of a character. She was weak when she was meant to be strong, insulting when kind, panicked when excited, and obviously had never been down rapids before in her life. Bogart had the swagger, Hepburn had the cue-cards and patented voice. They had chemistry, but more like a high school romance than a heated cinematic one. Bogart deserved the Oscar. They were great to watch on-screen, even as goofy as I thought Hepburn was, the pacing of the film and their dialogue kept me in motion. I loved what 50s cinema tried when doing a destination shoot. Africa was brought to the masses - in pre-production format. Campy cinematography deterred the faithful viewer away from the story because plastic mosquitoes and leeches were an eye-sore. It must have been amazing at the time to see Africa in its glory, now it seems forced and overwhelming. Then, let's not forget, the Germans. What good 50s film doesn't enjoy a good frolic in a wooded area without those pesky Germans lurking about? They were hams - all of them, but they brought a beginning, center, and end climax to this claustrophobic film. Finally, there was the African Queen herself, an aging professional that had more stories to tell than Ford would allow. It may save the day, bring a couple closer together, or even be a drinking buddy. Either way, these are the characters that create "The African Queen", whether you like them or not, they are with you throughout the journey.

As mentioned, the acting is bearable. The cinematography will definitely need a strong re-vamp when transferred to a DVD. The story itself keeps you seatbelted to your seat for the 104 minutes ... than why do I find myself so unfocused about my thoughts with this classic. Finicky with the characters , what juggles my mind with this film more of the overall platter than just one part of the serving. I didn't connect with the character, that's obvious, the story was fun - but at the same time seemed very dated and overwhelming. In one scene Bogart is afraid of the rapids, in the next leeches, in the next mosquitoes, but is never afraid to sleep outside without shelter. What can be irritating is that Africa really isn't all that frightening in this film, for being the major antagonist; I needed dark and seedy nights followed by blistering hot days with unbearable living conditions. Hepburn sweat, Bogart drank - that was about it. The boat itself was actually the scariest part of the film because of the cramp living area. While it did feel like the "African Queen" grew and shrunk between scenes, there was this sense of claustrophobia that couldn't be replicated in other films. There was tension, confusion, and panic on this boat, as well there should be, but it needed to be heightened. The terror level needed to go up one more notch - Bogey wasn't duct taping his windows.

Overall, "The African Queen" is a classic. There is never a reason to argue against that. It is a classic, however, that is slowly deteriorating over time. The sets are aged, the special effects are "MST3K"-able, and the acting (albeit fun) seemed cheap by the end. Set upon the background of the bestselling book by the same title, this is one of those that one should probably read prior to watching. Descriptions could mean life or death, and only the printed page will give us a true sense of emotion. I think I will add this film to my collection when it comes out, I could watch it again - but not side by side. Bogey is the character that steals the show, while Africa - in all its glory - seems to be short changed in the long run. Symbolically this film will be taught in film classes until the end of time, but for me, it seems to be loosing steam around each bend. I am not afraid to say that I got scared when rushing down the rapids or wading through the reeds, but I wasn't sold on the idea. Huston had the talent, he could have controlled his environment better. A classic yes, but will it remain that way? Guess I am back to wondering how many licks on the old Tootsie Pop for now...

Grade: **** out of *****

4stars - "Merrily, merrily, merrily merrily - was it all a dream?" (A. Gyurisin)

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