The Love Bug (1969)

Good Old Classic for the Family!

This is the original Love Bug movie, and it still retains its charm, entertaining and suspence of Walt Disney movies. August 24, 2008

Good entertainment for the ENTIRE family

I was so glad to get the "original" as we had seen the sequels. Very funny & entertaining for all ages. July 21, 2008

How could you not like this?

I think I've seen this (at least in part) when I was little, but for some unknown reason, I just watched this for the first time in memory. I really regret not watching it before now, because it is a classic. While the three sequels may not be classics, there's a reason why a movie like this has three sequels to begin with!

This is a perfect blend of Disney stars, with Dean Jones and Buddy Hackett highlighting the picture (along with Herbie of course). While these guys may not be confused with Laurence Olivier or Jimmy Stewart, they play a Disney part to perfection. Michele Lee is cute in her role (although that 60's hair leaves something to be desired) and David Tomlinson makes a "good" bad guy.

The antics in this film are quite hilarious at times. Admittedly, most of the laugh out loud parts are drawn from Herbie's antics, so that speaks to the Disney geniuses as much as it does to the acting of the stars. Hackett also draws a good portion of laughs, though--understandably when you take a look at that face!

All in all, this is a Disney film that belongs in the same discussion as "The Shaggy Dog" and "The Absent-Minded Professor." Completely clean entertainment for the whole family!
April 25, 2008

Bonus Heaven!

Disney Home Video - DVD - Restored to perfection, of course. I bought this for my daughter's family last Christmas. She loved all the bonus features, and there were plenty! She learned that Herbie "lives" with his long time co-star, Dean Jones. She also learned of the Herbie T.V. show, unfortunately cancelled after four episodes and that she's dying to see the made-for-TV remake of "The Love Bug" in which Herbie battles Evil Herbie! And there's lots more trivia on this two-disc set. I get the feeling they all love Herbie! April 18, 2008

FUNNY and ORIGINAL

This movie was original at the time it was released, 1968. It's about a car that had emotions and acted like a human being! The picture is beautifully re-mastered. The acting kept your attention. The script is hilarious. It will bring joy to your whole family.

I liked it so much that I rented the sequel, Herbie ride again, from the local store which is a disappointment.

August 15, 2007

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