Product: Bebe, Un Coninito Va Muy Lejos (Babe -- Spanish edition) [VHS] (1995)
Rating: 5.0
Marvellous blu transfer of splendid 'kids' movie (**)
Just watched blu version, after finding blu/dvd combo for cheap elsewhere. OMGoodness! I first saw in '95 in theater, then later on dvd (as bought here), but this blu is a revelation! Reference quality video (the outdoors especially, as filmed in South Wales, Australia). To sum up: I love a good movie, no matter age, genre, sound (or not), color (or not), or if in foreign tongue! I can't remember a film I've viewed a 3rd time, that I've had a smile on my face throughout! Simple, poignant storyline (as outlined elsewhere), oh-so-fine and subtle acting (esp. the human element!), a script that is clever w/o being syrupy nor condescending, absolutely gorgeous cinematography (jaw-dropping on blu), and a finale that is as near perfect in execution and subtle humor as I've ever seen (had to re-watch a few times, as I was laughing so hard! The editing and camera work alone "worth the price of admission"). An eclectic film watcher, I watched this on heels of "Sunset Boulevard" (my all-around fave, from 1950), and "Dog Day Afternoon" (bankheist caper, Pacino, 1972). 'Babe', however, I would highest-recommend for family viewing (and I do hate that designation, as it often equates to dumbed-down, trite and unimaginative fare, that is bottom-lined "safe for all ages"). ** I would NOT label this as a "kids movie": yes it is rated 'G' (eek!), but it is also incredibly nuanced. Just because it's makers could pull it off without inserting needless dreck does NOT mean it isn't intelligient enough for adults to appreciate. My only disappointment -and it is indeed slight, since merely HAVING this work of art is a blessing- is the lack of extras on blu. There is director commentary and 2 short featurettes from previous releases only. Ah, but the FILM . . .