Product: Bebe, Un Coninito Va Muy Lejos (Babe -- Spanish edition) [VHS] (1995)
Rating: 5.0
A wonderful surprise!
Going into the movie, I expected a silly children's story that would be unappealing to anyone older than seven. I was terribly wrong. "Babe" is a beautiful movie. It has a near perfect blend of tension, comedy, and heartfelt drama. What may be most surprising about the film is that all of this comes from talking animals (and a fine performance by James Cromwell as Farmer Hoggett). The movie has a timeless, magical quality that is helped by its excellent cinematography. The film works both as a delightful children's story and a pattern of beautiful metaphors, including a powerful one of a child's relation to their parent or even as a person's relation to God. "Babe" also includes an excellent musical score using a nice variation on Saint Saen's Symphony No.3. "Babe" is a treat for the whole family and an instant classic.