Product: The Last Unicorn [VHS] (1982)
Rating: 3.0
Wonderful Movie but
I recently saw the Last Unicorn again for the first time in many years and was surprised by how much I enjoyed it. I found the Rankin/Bass animation, which has been maligned by some critics, to be absolutely wonderful. The colors and images in this movie are stunning and memorable, as is the story (the Book by Peter S Beagle is also a joy to read and if you've never read it I urge you to seek it out and do so).So if I like the movie so much why three stars? Well, in truth I want to give the DVD only 1 star because if the information I've gathered is correct this is a full screen edition. The version I saw recetly was widescreen and it was so stunningly beautiful that way that I can't help but feel that anyone who sees it full screen is being cheated in some way.It would have also been nice to see some extras here, though at this low price I guess I have no right to complain. I would have gladly paid double the price though for an edition that featured some bonuses, like a Rankin/Bass animation documentary (they have a very long and interesting history) and a commentary track, perhaps with Alan Arkin and Christopher Lee who, despite the fact that neiher of their names appear on the box front are the best voice talents used here (as much as I like Jeff Bridges as an actor, I did not find his voice performance very compelling). I cannot however give this movie less than 3 stars in any format because it really is a delighful film and I'm glad it will be available on DVD for others, even though I won't be buying this edition myself.