#Thumper bambi 1942 Patch#
#Thumper bambi 1942 series#

And some of these artistic sequences are exceptional – from a scene in which leaves fall into a stream, causing ripples in a reflection, to the grumpy owl seeing double (or quintuple) after his vision is rattled. With its limited dialogue, “Bambi” succeeds in telling a moving story predominantly through imagery. Clearly, the orchestral soundtrack is a significant ingredient, used to set the mood, foreshadow, or heighten emotions.

These sequences, along with animals and items of nature moving rhythmically to the clash of cymbals or the blasts of trumpets, remind of “Fantasia” – perhaps the greatest example of music merged with animation. Not much singing is conducted by the characters themselves, though there are choral arrangements running in the background, over the top of various events – such as an April shower and the dawn of a new spring. Little is shown surrounding this cataclysm, but the concept is potent, and regularly the most talked-about piece of this woodland epic. But it’s the roar of a rifle, separating Bambi from his mother as they flee into the thicket, that remains more haunting than the abundance of mirthfulness before it.

The seasons come and go and the notion of humankind – the ultimate enemy – is floated. “There might be danger.”īefore the unforgettable incident in a snowy clearing, there’s plenty of time for frolicking and playing in the meadow and on a frozen lake – and for Bambi to meet his perfect doe counterpart, Faline. From a child’s perspective, this must surely pose a biting anti-hunting message. As is also moderately expected from Disney’s feature-length animations, it’s not long before a striking, tragic, and – especially for the younger crowd – traumatic episode occurs. It’s not the most believable progression, but it establishes two parts of a soon-to-be inseparable trio, also including a skunk dubbed Flower.

#Thumper bambi 1942 series#

“The new prince is born!” As Bambi clumsily strolls through the land, familiarizing himself with a wide array of fauna, he meets Thumper the rabbit – an overly vocal, critical fellow, who prods the long-legged youth into exploring, jumping, and speaking English (all while imparting a series of common statements about politeness, reiterating maxims from a father who is never seen). The introduction of newborn Bambi the fawn, however, is a bit better, looking less like an exaggeration than the others – despite his oversized eyes, which are classic components of cute designs. These inhabitants aren’t too different from Disney’s short cartoons, appearing like typical anthropomorphic creatures rather than actual animals.

#Thumper bambi 1942 Patch#

Pening with an impressive pan across multiple layers of forest elements (trees, water, background colors poking through, and more), a groggy owl, a snoozing squirrel, and hungry baby birds are just a few of the colorful denizens initially spied in this dense patch of woods. Release Date: August 21st, 1942 MPAA Rating: Gĭirector: David Hand Actors: Hardie Albright, Peter Behn, Thelma Boardman, Tim Davis, Donnie Dunagan, Sam Edwards, Ann Gillis, Otis Harlan O There is the bashfulness of Flower when Bambi gives the skunk its name, look I am at it again and when you combine that with the musical numbers such as the beautiful 'Little April Shower' which has great animations to go with it it is easy to have warm memories of Walt Disney's 'Bambi' which is over 70 years old and still remains one of the best.Genre: Fairy Tale Running Time: 1 hr. The cuteness of Bambi trying to stand up, a butterfly on his tail, the comical accent of Thumper which makes him cute as his mum reminds of what his father said, the sweet face which Bambi has, I could go on and on because there is a lot about 'Bambi' which is both cute and memorable. But there is always trouble as well as romance in the woods from other stags to a fire which threatens everyone let alone those hunters and their dogs. But growing up brings with it changes as Friend Owl warns them about 'twitterpation' and they start to see each other in different ways as Bambi falls for Faline. But over time Bambi along with the other young animals Thumper, Flower and Faline become close friends as they grow up together even through the hard times when hunters kill Bambi's mother. When Bambi was born everyone knew he was the Young Prince although to watch him try and stand let alone walk no one would think so.