Not an ideal choice for younger kids, this hip and violent animated feature from Disney was nevertheless a huge smash in theaters and on video, and it continues to enjoy life in an acclaimed Broadway production. The story finds a lion cub, son of a king, sent into exile after his father is sabotaged by a rivalrous uncle. The little hero finds his way into the circle of life with some new friends and eventually comes back to reclaim his proper place. Characters are very strong, vocal performances by the likes of Jeremy Irons, Nathan Lane, and Whoopi Goldberg are terrific, the jokes are aimed as much (if not more) at adults than kids, the animation is sometimes breathtaking, and the music is more palatable than in many Disney features. But be cautious: this is too intense for the Rugrat crowd. --Tom Keogh

#Don t buy from this seller!!!!!!!!!!! (2008-12-01) I purchased a DVD from this seller and failed to receive it by the shipped date. As requested through Amazon I have tried to contact the seller and never received a response. I currently have put a claim into amazon for this purchase and awaiting a full refund with cancellation of the order. All in all it has been a huge headache. I gave them 1 star because they wouldn t accept a no star rating.

#Replaced (2008-11-25) Our copy of The Lion King had gone missing and this one is just as good!

#Lion King DVD (2008-11-25) I recieved this new dvd in the mail and the corner of the box was damaged. The Dvd inside had been sliding around and there are some signs of scratches. I have not watched the dvd yet to see if has effected it.

#scratched dvd in box (2008-11-24) this lion king platinum edition was scratched and was useless to me. I found out once I opened the movie package. janet kaplan

#lion king (2008-11-23) i will never buy anything from this person again. my purchase was notbrand new even though they tried to pass it off as one. the movie skippedthe package was rewrapped. i will have to think twice before i orderanything from amazon. com again

[VHS] Babes In Toyland. Once a bright and cheerful community, Toyland is in great danger from the terible Barnaby (Mulligan) and his scary creatures who live in the forest of the night. They are trying to turn Toyland into a world without toys. The only person who can save Toyland is Lisa (Barrymore), a little girl from Cincinnati who lands in Toyland on Christmas Eve. But since Lisa, a very grown-up little girl, doesnt believe in toys, she needs special help from the wise but impish Toymaster (Morita), the dashing and gallant Jack Nimble (Reeves) and the mother-of-many-children Mrs Hubard (Brennan). Together they muster an army of toy soldiers and teddy bears to drive the villianious Barnaby and his nightmare creatures out of Toyland.

#Love this movie... (2008-05-19) I remembered watching this movie when i was younger, decided to buy for my daughter to watch. She enjoyed it as much as i did.

#Easily a Holiday Classic! (2008-01-04) After stumbling over this movie on ABC Family, I absolutely had to have it. After checking Amazon for months, this is the first time I have been able to find it! I am a huge fan of Keanu Reeves, so this movie was an absolute delight (even to someone born in 1987). The premise of the story begins after Lisa Piper (Drew Barrymore), a child who appears to have already grown up, is thrown out of a car. Her world quickly becomes Toyland which is a combination of The Wizard of Oz, and a Mother Goose world. Mary Contrary (Jill Schoelen) and Jack Nimb...

#Edited =( (2006-08-10) I loved this film as a child, treasuring the taped from the TV version well into my twenties. When I finally purchased the video, I was disappointed to realize that the VHS is edited, eliminating some transitional dialogue and two songs (jail break and the one where Jack and Mary are singing in jail). It is still a charming story that will be passed along for generations to come, but I will be sure to hold on to the tv version that has every aspect of the film. It would be terrific if ORION released a DVD version of this film with all of the uncut scenes ...

#6th Grade Holiday Treat (2005-09-14) I saw this The day of when we got out for Christmas break. I loved it. They edited the song about the breakout,on ABC Family . when I see Lisa,The Toymaker and Georgie Pogie tied to those chairs,I have an urge to change into a superheroine with my partner in crimefighting,3 sidekicks and 2 assistants and sayingHeel,Heel to those things. snap our fingers and viola,they are free. I would love to have the DVD.

#Babes in Toyland Ate My Soul (2004-12-20) Assuming this craptacular film didn t eat my soul, I would gladly sell it to whatever evil deity could make me forget the twelve hours (running time will vary in direct correlation with your I. Q. ) I wasted watching this nonsensical romp through my worst nightmare. First off, let me dispel the rumor that this is a children s film so being an adult I shouldn t like it. Even children will balk the first time they see Toyland and all of the mystical creatures that are comprised of discarded amusement park costumes. The most naïve babe (par...

One of the brightest nuggets from Disney s golden age, this 1937 film is almost dizzying in its meticulous construction of an enchanted world, with scores of major and minor characters (including fauna and fowl), each with a distinct identity. When you watch Snow White s intricate, graceful movements of fingers, arms, and head all in one shot, it is not the technical brilliance of Disney s artists that leaps out at you, but the very spirit of her engaging, girl-woman character. When the wicked queen s poisoned apple turns from killer green to rose red, the effect of knowing something so beautiful can be so terrible is absolutely elemental, so pure it forces one to surrender to the horror of it. Based on the Grimm fairy tale, Snow White is probably the best family film ever to deal, in mythic terms, with the psychological foundation for growing up. It s a crowning achievement and should not be missed. --Tom Keogh

#Snow White and the seven dwarfs (2008-12-01) Upon viewing the dvd it appeared to be a copy and not an original product. The movie played fine and my grandchildren are happy but I am dissappointed that I was decieved.

#Snow White dvd (2008-12-01) I was impressed with the speed of delivery. My 5 year old loves the Dopey mine game.

#The princess who started it all - still looks good! :) (2008-11-25) The over-all movie quality was superb, colors were vibrant, and the sound was clear. Happy to have this classic in my collection now (though the discs were scratchier than anticipated, everything still plays fine so far).

#Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (2008-11-16) I am very happy with this movie and know my daughter will enjoy this older princess classic!!

#snow white (2008-11-13) Love this movie, just as good the first time around as the next time. thanks so much

The second most-watched miniseries (after Roots) of all time, The Thorn Birds was originally broadcast in 1983 and captivated viewers with its story of a lifelong conflict between the spirit and the flesh. Adapted from the bestselling novel by Colleen McCullough, the production stars Richard Chamberlain as a Catholic priest named Ralph de Bricassart, whose life in Australia between 1920 and 1962 is one long torment as he pines for his lover, Meggie Carson (Rachel Ward), while seeking advancement in his clergyman career. The passion and the guilt make for compelling drama, but a stellar cast of supporting players adds muscle to the proceedings: Barbara Stanwyck (who won an Emmy for her work as Meggie s tough grandmother), Jean Simmons, Richard Kiley, Christopher Plummer, Bryan Brown, and Mare Winningham. Chamberlain, who was something of the king of the miniseries form at the time, is very good in the lead, as is the often-underrated Ward. Their affair is indeed irresistible to wa...

#THE ENDING MADE NO SENSE (2008-11-29) Overall well produced TV series and I watched intently with many emotions of passion, heartache, compassion, and joy for characters portrayed. The Stanwyk character was deplorable esp. with the line: on my mouth! YIKES!!! The aging process was well done for Cardinal Vittorio, Ralph, Grandma Fi, BUT Meggie looks more gorgeous every year, esp. the last scene, they tried to grey her hair, tho unevenly, during the same scene and nary a wrinkle. . . . no biggie compared to her whisper yelling and flat dialogue, but very beautiful woman. . . Justin...

#A enjoyable ride but watch out for the accents (2008-11-28) A classic miniseries and reasonably faithful to the book, but - ouch! Those accents are distracting if you ve an ear for them. American viewers probably won t notice though.

#TAWDRY (2008-11-28) One word best describes this blatanly immoral sex soap opera scandalizing all and that is: Tawdry! It is as sinful as the movie Titanic and equally pathetic! Why one would watch this garbadge - I do not know.

#In Defense of Rachel Ward (2008-11-06) Although most agree that this was a gripping storyline and a classic miniseries, there were some people that criticized Rachel Ward. I would like to point out the following:1) She was extraordinarily beautiful, hard to look away from when she was on-screen. It was plausible that a priest or any other man would be drawn to her. I can t imagine a better-cast Meggie than Rachel Ward. 2) Ward did a remarkable job of portraying convincing love scenes with a gay actor (Richard Chamberlain). I do not know if the cast was aware of his proclivity. ...

#great (2008-08-22) I first saw this series when I was a child and found it to be wonderful. It still stands as a terrific miniseries, even if it is melodramatic. Ward is radiant, Chamberlain is excellent, Stanwyck and Simmons are remarkable. Incredibly tragic and romantic.

When it was released during Hollywood s golden year of 1939, The Wizard of Oz didn t start out as the perennial classic it has since become. The film did respectable business, but it wasn t until its debut on television that this family favorite saw its popularity soar. And while Oz s TV broadcasts are now controlled by media mogul Ted Turner (who owns the rights), the advent of home video has made this lively musical a mainstay in the staple diet of great American films. Young Dorothy Gale (Judy Garland), her dog, Toto, and her three companions on the yellow brick road to Oz--the Tin Man (Jack Haley), the Cowardly Lion (Bert Lahr), and the Scarecrow (Ray Bolger)--have become pop-culture icons and central figures in the legacy of fantasy for children. As the Wicked Witch who covets Dorothy s enchanted ruby slippers, Margaret Hamilton has had the singular honor of scaring the wits out of children for more than six decades. The film s still as fresh, frightening, and funny as it was when...

#collectible queen (2008-12-02) collectible queen removed my money for this purchase over a month ago, but never sent my movie. I sent her an email the day after the last possible arrival date, and never got a reply. When I contacted amazon, I was told I had to wait even longer to file a claim. The email even implied that I was somehow at fault because I didn t look at her reviews. When I did, I saw that she has done this to several other people. I don t understand why amazon continues to allow her to rip off their customers. I will probably never order from amazon again.

#The Wizard of Oz (2008-11-15) this is a wonderful film and i like it alot, the only thing to complain about is there is alot of singing!! but other then that, it has such beautiful color when Dorathy first steps out of her house, into OZ.

#pleased (2008-11-11) we had the movie at one point, but it was lost. my kids love the movie and watch it all the time.

#A Timeless Classic (2008-11-06) Who does not love Dorothy Gale, her adorable dog, Toto, and her lovable and musical friends, the Tin Man, the Scarecrow, and the Cowardly Lion? Were we not all dazzled by the extraordinary color change from black, white, and sepia, to a brilliant display of the new technology of Technicolor, altering the entire mood of the film? The Wizard of Oz is beloved by many, and remembered by all. Personally, I grew up watching and adoring this movie and singing all of the unforgettable, catchy tunes. I have even dressed up as Dorothy for Halloween. This is a t...

#Wizard of Oz Collectors edition (2008-10-30) Very pleased with this product! This collection has all the back ground history of making the Wizard of Oz movie.