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Our conclusion comes full circle and shows the birth of twins for Bambi and Faline. The ultimate feeling is one of despair and hopelessness against a superior, callous foe.Īll is not lost, however. Animals struggle to survive, and this isn’t an even playing field. This scenes are scary because there’s little that Bambi or anyone can do to stop the fires. This excitement is short-lived with the return of Man, who arrive in larger numbers. It’s a surprising turn for a story where everyone seemed happy inside the forest, but it shows teen Bambi’s strength. They’re a happy couple, but first Bambi must fight the bully Ronno. Bambi also reunites with Faline, who he’d played with as a young boy. The gender dynamics of these scenes are really obvious, though you could read a lot into Thumper’s reaction. The rabbit starts thumping his foot uncontrollably when he finds love. The Destructive Power of Manīefore the villain returns, we see Thumper and Bambi meeting girls. We quickly jump forward to Bambi and friends as teenagers looking for love and facing Man again. We’re over halfway into the movie, and the childlike wonder of the fawn is gone. When his father tells Bambi, “ your mother can’t be with you anymore“, his wording makes it seem commonplace. It happens so quickly and during the light of day. I’ve heard Bambi described as a horror film, and this moment supports that idea. Instead, she’s gone quickly with a few gunshots from unseen villains. My mind had it happening during the climactic fire. I’d forgotten that Bambi’s mother dies so early. Everything seems fine, and moments later tragedy strikes. Bambi falls on the ice (while Thumper predictably laughs), and Flower gets ready for sleep. The contrast between the beauty of nature and Man comes into focus in the winter scenes. After a stampede where Bambi gets separated, his mother reveals that Man was in the forest. He’s lived a long time and seen too much. The Great Prince of the Forest shows little warmth to his son and always seems on guard. Bambi’s mother warns him about rushing out into the meadow, and his serious father remains on watch. The second act reveals danger lurking outside the safe haven of this forest. This idyllic place deserves better than destruction from an unseen villain. This quiet set-up does show what Man will destroy later. In a similar vein to Fantasia, the artistry is amazing yet barely connects to a story. It’s just some of the other moments around it that drag. The “April Showers” scene is gorgeous and a real achievement. It’s lazy for me to call Bambi dull, but I’ll admit that I was restless during the first half. On the other hand, it’s also a little boring. It’s all very pleasant and genuine, and the animation is remarkable especially for 1942. There are fun moments like a mole saying “ nice, sunny day” and then immediately digging into the ground. He meets friends like Thumper and Flower, explores the forest, and struggles to walk at first. The early scenes present an exciting, attractive world for the young Bambi. Bambi arrives quietly into a strange world. It’s an uplifting moment that reminds me of The Lion King, though that sequence has more grandeur.
It’s the perfect day for a new prince! This world awakes in the morning and gets excited for the fawn to appear. In a beautiful forest, birds are chirping, rain is falling, and a waterfall flows peacefully. Regardless, let’s dive into the world of Bambi, Thumper, and Flower and see what I think! A Serene ForestĪfter learning that “ love is a song that never ends“, we dive into the story. I suspect it would be harder to depict the more realistic tale at Disneyland, but I would have loved seeing Disney try. It’s a popular animated film that remains well-known, yet it has very little presence in Disney’s theme parks. This story is based on Bambi: a Life in the Woods, a 1923 Austrian novel by Felix Salten. How will this animated classic hold up today? I’ve hesitated to return into this forest, and I’m unsure why.
I remember the big moments, but much of the story has remained a blur. We own the Blu-ray, and my girls have seen it, but it’s somehow eluded me. I’m pretty sure this is the first time that I’ve watched Bambi since I was a kid. Disney also forged ahead into a new genre this time. When Bambi arrived in theaters in August 1942, it was a different world than Snow White‘s blockbuster release five years earlier. The animators’ strike tore the company apart in 1941, and World War II raged across Europe. We’re slowly progressing through the 1940s, and life keeps getting more complicated for Disney.
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