The Fox and the Hound

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Dale R The story of a fox kit and bloodhound puppy that become friends. This film has some really solid moments, but most of them happen in the second or third acts. Now, I understand that without the first act these moments wouldn’t have the emotional weight they do, but I didn’t enjoy the first act. I think this stems from my dislike of child characters that Disney portrays in the 70’s and 80’s, they are too cute and more of a caricature of children instead of what they really are like. “Best of Friends” is a great song, the “drop off” scene is a tear jerker, and the ending is really powerful and satisfying. I’d recommend viewing it at least once. Rated 3/5 Stars •  Rated 3 out of 5 stars 07/07/24 Full Review Robert C Makes my eyes well up every time. Good story and message. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/24/24 Full Review Артем Ð Despite the fact that this film is too dark and violent, it is still a mini masterpiece for me personally, which I enjoy watching again and again Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/01/24 Full Review Matthew D A beautiful film about animal friendship, environmental peace, and human cruelty. Directors Ted Berman, Art Stevens, and Richard Rich's animated buddy drama The Fox and the Hound (1981) holds up as a moving picture that I still adore. It's better than I remembered as a child. It's very cute, but also so touching how it instills a moral sensibility to not hunt animals down as they have their own lives, they are just trying to survive like any person. The Fox and the Hound feels like a thematic sequel to Bambi, from the villainous hunters, sympathy for poor animals living in the forest, to the gorgeous watercolor background paintings. The hand drawn animation is stunning and so warm. I love the gentle vibe with a quiet Fall and Spring atmosphere from the melting snow to the changing of the color of leaves. I wish Disney would return to hand drawn animation some day. Writers Larry Clemmons, Vance Gerry, Burny Mattinson, David Michener, Steve Hulett, Peter Young, Ted Berman, and Earl Kress give us original author Daniel P. Mannix's story of a friendship between otherwise natural predator and prey in a hound and a fox, who become friends, until the hound is trained by a man to become a hunting dog. Seeing the hound find his place in the world and forget his friend is sad, but we see that humanity are the violent ones breeding animals to be killers. The fox finding his lover and a new home in the forest is sweet. I kept thinking about Bambi and Watership Down as there is genuine empathy for the suffering and joys of animals, while employing a sincere acceptance of death, age, time, friendship, kindness, and consideration for others in its themes. Mickey Rooney is surprisingly nice and playful as the forlorn fox hero Tod. Keith Mitchell sounds cute and playful as the young fox Tod. Kurt Russell is determined, fierce, and apologetic as the adult hound Copper. Corey Feldman sounds so tiny as young Copper. Pearl Bailey is welcoming, nurturing, and boisterous as the friendly owl Big Mama. Her singing is lovely and fits the scenic paradise of this pastoral piece. Jack Albertson is vicious, rude, and vindictive as the cruel redneck hunter Amos Slade. He's monstrous and irredeemable really from putting down bear traps to kill the fox or murdering dozens of animals for their fuzzy pelts. Sandy Duncan has a bright and sultry voice as the girl fox Vixey, who finds love and companionship in Tod. Jeanette Nolan is funny and sad as Widow Tweed. Pat Buttram's grumpy Southern dog voice for Chief is perfect. He's funny and fearsome as needed. Piglet's voice actor John Fiedler is super sweet and adorable as The Porcupine, who kindly invites the fox Tod into his home in the forest. John McIntire is mean and grumpy as The Badger. Dick Bakalyan's mobster voice for the little bird Dinky is hilarious. I adored Tigger voice actor Paul Winchell's silly vocal antics as the aloof woodpecker Boomer. Editors James Melton and James Koford do swift hard cuts and smooth dissolves for a tranquil pace and tone. The Fox and the Hound is one of Disney's most relaxed feeling films. Don Griffith's art direction is stunning from flowing rivers and waterfalls to the leaves on trees blowing in the wind or bushes rustling with a small animal inside. Composer Buddy Baker's orchestral music is striking for its understated soft classical selections that range from thrilling hunts, romantic melodies, to serene strings. In short, The Fox and the Hound is a lovely and quick 82 minutes full of gorgeous hand drawn animation, inviting characters, fun times, harrowing chases, emotional shifts, and sincere messages. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/26/24 Full Review jose abelino f Muy buena película la recomiendo Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 12/26/23 Full Review Tabitha B I used to watch this movie on repeat as a kid. And that scene when Todd is left in the woods breaks me down to tears every time, no matter how I old I get. Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 11/11/23 Full Review Read all reviews

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