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Bambi II
- Review Date: February 17, 2006
- G
- Genre: Family and Kids
- 2006
Common Sense Media says
Bambi more mature, but still a tearjerker.
Parents say
QUALITY
Kids say
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that this movie picks up right where Bambi left off. There are many references to the death of Bambi's mother and frightening scenes of hunting dogs chasing Bambi. Faline's mother is caught in a hunter's trap. A new character, Ronno, is a bully fawn who picks on Bambi -- "Isn't Bambi a girl's name?"
What's the story?
BAMBI II starts with Bambi learning of his mother's death. His father (voiced by Patrick Stewart), is the Great Prince and therefore has no time to raise a fawn. He seeks the help of the wise owl to find a doe to raise him as her own. In the meantime, Bambi reunites with buddies Thumper, Flower, and Faline to romp in the forest. In steps a new character, Ronno, a young bully fawn who teases Bambi, usually resulting in scuffles between the two.
Is it any good?
Most parents have distinct memories of watching Bambi as a child, and will be happy to know that Bambi and his father have come a long way in accepting their new life together. Disney has made great efforts to maintain the classic style of animation that gave Bambi the recognition and honor as one of Disney's greatest films. There's also typical feel-good Disney music by Allison Krauss and Martina McBride that accompanies a few scenes.
Although it's mostly the story of a mother-less fawn, Bambi II also shows the emotional development of a father who has lost a soul mate and is learning to be a single parent. But it's the inner drama of Bambi's struggle to accept his mother's death that may upset today's kids. At one point he hears his mother calling to him. It turns out to be a hunting ploy, and Bambi is cornered by several fierce-looking dogs. His father rescues him and Bambi is scolded for falling for "man's tricks." When Bambi asks about his mother, he's told to leave the past in the past. Swallow it down and let the pain stay there -- not the best message for kids.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about the bullying behavior of Ronno and how to stand up for oneself and be an ally to one's friends. Pre-viewing, parents may also want to prepare their younger kids about what happened to Bambi's mother. They could talk about how they felt when they were young viewers watching the classic prequel.
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Magnificent!
An amazing love story between father and son joining together to do wonderful things. If you have seen the first Bambi you would know about all the tragic things that happens to the poor deer. Many horrible things happened to him again. With Thumper, Flower, and Bambi's Dad, Bambi learns lessons and enjoys jorneys. This story is a must for any young child, I even enjoied it. Thank you I hope this helped you make good movie choices.
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Something to watch "with" your kids. The subject matter gets a little deep, what with single parenting, foster parenting, and bullying. Oddly incongruent with the original and being an avid Disney fan, I was frustrated by that. My 3 year old loves it because it's funny. My 6 year old likes it because it's funny...but sad in places.
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Good film, with a couple of hesitations
When I saw the previews for this direct to DVD movie, I was surprised at my interest level. The animation was better than your usual direct to DVD movie, and they got Patrick Stewart to voice Bambi's father.
Overall I enjoyed this film, especially the father and son bonding. However, I'm not completely sold on it. An antihero character, Ronno exhibits some behaviors I'm not sure I'm ready for my 6 year-old to see just yet. He's very disrespectful to his mother, yelling at her when she asks him to come. Yet she does nothing to admonish him. He taunts Bambi for having a "girl's name", and the use of the phrase "momma's boy" is used in a mean way. Thumper the rabbit also says his mother is "not the boss of me", which isn't very respectful. Fortunately, she sets him straight and doesn't tolerate his disrespect.
Despite these reservations, I still might keep the DVD for now and maybe wait until my son is older to watch it. The story, animation and music are well done. In the meantime, I'll just keep thinking about it...
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January 12, 2011
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A Bambi TV series
Hopefully, they'll make a Bambi TV series! And I want it to be set when Bambi and his friends were young, just like in Bambi 2! What do you guys out there think about that?
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A very good disney sequel, A huge improvement over the Little Mermaid 2, but still no Faline and Bambi grown up and their kids
I like this movie. We get the see Bambi's rival Ronno when a kid. I wish there was a Bambi 3 with Bambi and Faline as a loving father & mother and their kids maturing each day. I like it. I highly reccomeded it
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We've been watching more movies because of my difficult pregnancy, and I would recommend this well before the original Bambi. I believe my daughter is able to take the frightening chase scenes, she probably doesn't think what would happen if the dogs caught the fawn, so it doesn't bother her.
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| Topics: | friendship, wild animals |
| Studio: | Walt Disney Pictures |
| Director: | Bian Pimental |
| Cast: | Alexander Gould, Andrea Bowen, Patrick Stewart |
| Genre: | Family and Kids |
| Run time: | 70 minutes |
| Theatrical release date: | February 14, 2006 |
| DVD release date: | February 14, 2006 |
| MPAA rating: | G |
| MPAA explanation: | all audiences |
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