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List Price: $14.98 | | Label: Starz / Anchor Bay
Salesrank: 9981
Released: March 17, 2009 |
| Our Price: $5.75 |
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MPAA Rating: G (General Audience)
Media: DVD |
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Editorial Review:
In this brand new feature film, one of the most beloved family tales of all tiem comes to life in an enchanting combination of live - action drama and animated adventure. It's the story of a young boy named Toby who is sent by his busy father to spend the holiday season in the home of his stern grandmother. Toby's world instantly changes when he discovers the house's 'magic attic' where three forgotten toys - including a special stuffed rabbit - unlock a world of imagination that will change all their lives forever. The voice talents of Jane Seymour, Tom Skerritt and Oscar winner Ellen Burstyn stair in this heartwarming story about how we bring the things we love to life, inspired by the classic children's book by Margery Williams and directed by Michael Landon, Jr.
Description of The Velveteen Rabbit:
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The Velveteen Rabbit Reviews:
Strays from the original, but it's still heartwarming and entertaining 
2009-09-01 - "The Velveteen Rabbit", Margery William's 1922 story, is a classic in the annals of children's literature. I loved it as a child, and continue to adore it as a grown woman, and have since shared it with my own preschooler. Thus, when I saw this new release, I could not wait to watch it with my daughter.
Young Toby [Matthew Harbour] is sent to stay with his strict grandmother Ellen [Una Kay] when his serious father, John goes off on business to New York. Feeling abandoned and lonely, Toby explores the house and comes across the "Magic Room", which is filled with his father's old toys, including a rabbit stuffed toy. As Toby's imagination is given free rein, Rabbit comes 'alive' in a lively world of animation, and Toby together with rabbit and the other toys in the magic room run free and play in a lively dream world. The animals, i.e. Horse [Tom Skerritt], Swan [Ellen Burstyn], and Rabbit [Chandler Wakefiled] all dream of becoming real animals, and as we all know from "The Velveteen Rabbit", that can only be achieved by true love. Grandma Ellen and Toby soon bond, but his father John is still distant, and it takes a near tragedy to set things right.
A mixture of animated sequences and live-action, this movie appealed to my family. Though the original story has been adapted here, I felt that the adaptation doesn't stray too far from the original message of love overcoming all obstacles.Purists may not appreciate this adaptation, but those seeking family-friendly entertainment will love it.
Extremely Positive, Fun, and Memorable 
2009-07-20 - Computer animation, comparisons to Disney Pixar, and a host of other critiques have been launched at this film. But let me encourage you to give this film a try. I read the reviews but thought our kids would still like it, and they loved it. It's a fun movie, teaches character qualities, and I think your kids will be asking to watch this one again. No it's not Pixar quality, but I'm confident you'll forget that a few minutes into the movie.
The Velvateen Rabbit
2009-05-21 - Very good movie for children; also adults. Service at Amazon.com with regular shipping was excellent. We had the movie within 5 days.
The Velveteen Rabbit
2009-04-27 - I bought the DVD for my 5 year old son. He loved it and the rest of the family did too. It is a great story. It is also one of our favorite books.
The Velveteen Rabbit
2009-04-23 - The Velveteen Rabbit was a great DVD. This movie is for all ages. We need
more movies like this so the whole family can watch together.
