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Lady And The Tramp (Special Edition, 2 DVDs) |
| Date: |
01/11/06 (111 review reads) |
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Advantages: Great Songs, Siamese Cats
Disadvantages: A bit old fashioned, racial stereotypes
Lady is a beautiful cocker spaniel and Tramp is a scruffy mongrel. When this unlikely pair gets together there is trouble ahead but also romance in this classic Disney animation about two loveable dogs.
It is the story of a puppy called Lady who was bought as present from a husband, Jim Dear, to his wife, Darling. She makes friends with two local dogs, a small black Scottish terrier, called Jock, and a big, brown bloodhound, called Trusty. They know a scruffy mongrel called Tramp. He warns them about humans who have babies. Apparently, they don’t love their dogs so much afterwards. After the couple do have a baby, they go away for a while. Aunt Sarah, who brings her Siamese cats with her, looks after Lady and the baby. When the cats get Lady into trouble unfairly she gets taken to have a muzzle put on her. She escapes but gets into danger. She is rescued by Tramp and their adventures together begin as she learns about life outside a family home unrestricted by owners. Some is fun; some is not quite so much fun.
This is a story of love across the class divide and of different lifestyles. Lady is a cosseted family pet who loves her owners and her new collar. Tramp, on the other hand, is, as his name implies, a stray dog that lives on the street and a bit of a lady’s man (sic). Despite their different backgrounds, they fall in love and get to experience the other dog’s life.
There are some wonderful moments.
I especially enjoy the scene with the wonderfully sly Siamese Cats and their accompanying song.
“We are Siamese if you please,
We are Siamese if you don’t please,….”
This and other familiar songs such as “ He’s a Tramp” light up the film.
The scene at the Italian restaurant with the stereotypical Italian accents and manners looks rather dated and probably would not be done the same way today. However, it is of its time (1950’s) and should not be put down for that. After all there is a lovely song to go with it. The whole film can feel rather too anthropomorphic and cosy but isn’t that what Disney films are supposed to be like.
Within the extras, there is a highly enjoyable game for all the family. It is a virtual board game with a quiz about dogs in Disney films. When you land on certain squares, you can win ribbons if you get the answer right and the first to eight is the winner. Some questions earn you three ribbons and some squares cost you ribbons or your turn. So young children can win the games just the same as adults, especially with their better knowledge of Disney films. Also, by playing it more the same questions can come round again. There is also a solo game where you try to get ten questions right in a row to win.
In fact the kids enjoy this game even more than the film itself.
Among the other extras, there is archive footage taken during the making of the film and the story of how the “Siamese” song was recorded.
This film is recommended for those who like classic old-fashioned Disney cartoons. It is a feel-good movie for those with romantic inclinations.
Summary: Feel-good movie for those with romantic inclinations
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