Babar - The Movie (1989)

If Crocodile Dundee and Indiana Jones got together to make an animated feature-length film about Babar, they might come up with this. The tale of Babar's first days as the boy elephant king are a wild action-adventure ride that recounts Elephantland's victory in a war against the rhinos. Some of the action may be a little too heavy for the little ones at whom the film is aimed--elephants are enslaved and their village is burned--but they are set against the broader landscape of Babar trying to do the right thing. Several musical numbers, including an amusing one that makes fun of red tape, help give the film an upbeat pace. Yes, Babar does save the day, but he does it in such a spectacular, eye-popping way that even the adults watching will sit up and pay attention. --Valerie J. Nelson Amazon.com

Ok for some children

I first viewed Babar The Movie when it was released in cinemas, then about six years old and looked to purchase this for my children, as some say even the series had mild violence but it's no Watership Down; it depends on your child, I recall it stirred me and made me sad at times when I was a child but that's why it became a part of my heart, Babar is a sentimental epic, sit down and watch it with your children like my father did with me, you are destined to enjoy it with an open mind. August 9, 2008

Great film for kids

I remember watching this movie as a kid and I loved it then and I still love it now. I think that it deals with a lot of themes that are appropriate for all ages. It is also good for adults too because it is entertaining. I love the older version of the series as well.

Definitely would recommend this movie for everyone July 31, 2008

Too Violent

No details or rating provided about the content of this movie. More than half of the movie shows ongoing violence including fires, whipping, slavery and cruelty. I also found it interesting that one of the girl elephants white panties were always being shown. I would never have purchased this video had there been any indication of its true content. May 9, 2008

Beware!!! False claim on Amazon website

I bought this DVD for my sons who speaks French, because it says so on the Language description, but its not true. Amazon please fix!!!!!! April 16, 2008

Fantastic movie for kids

This movie is a fantastic movie for kids, and even somewhat entertaining for their older siblings to watch along with them!

I bought this movie for my younger brother to watch after having loved it so much when I was a toddler like himself, so I therefore cannot understand the critical reviews below as I didn't see any abnormal behavior besides excitement as he began to progressively finish the film. Since watching the film, we've bought him Babar books as well, which have only made him interested in learning about French culture and history in general.

Babar: The Film, is perhaps controversial only because of the fact that it contains some violence. However, this is minimal - more violence would be contained in a newspaper than in this film whose villans are based on a combination of Nazi Germany and the Confederate United States, all of which your child will learn about in the next few years of his life (if he hasn't begun to already) unless you happen to live under a stone. I highly recommend this film to anyone who wants a good, interesting film for young children - don't believe the violent hype. January 20, 2007

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