Despite the numerous - and sometimes obvious shortcomings - I rate this as one of the icons of the era. Both because it's an entertaining - and spectacular - movie in its own right but also because of the ubiquitous merchandising it spawned.
This is the UK sell-through VHS cover. I think this is one movie thst really demands a bells-whistles-and-B.O.Bs BR release.
I got this pan and scan version at the time but have since upgraded to the widescreen dvd.
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A remake is/was in the works, so surely there is sufficient interest to warrant a whistles and bells BR upgrade. The Disney DVD is a disappointing transfer - as unfortunately is the case with much of their live action catalogue ... I love this film for all it's flaws, and I am sure many of my generation feel the same ... Three of us here for starters ...
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