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Granpa

starring: Sarah Brightman, Peter Ustinov

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Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Binding: VHS Tape
EAN: 9786302353020
Format: Animated, Closed-captioned, Color, NTSC
ISBN: 6302353025
Label: Sony
Manufacturer: Sony
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Sony
Release Date: March 24, 1992
Running Time: 30 minutes
Studio: Sony
Theatrical Release Date: 1992

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Editorial Review:
If all adaptations were conceived with the skill and grace of Granpa, a great slab of moviegoers' current cynicism could be sent packing once and for all. The 30-minute feature, based on the John Burningham children's book, romances audiences with lighter-than-air, sketch-style animation; dreamy, endearing characters; and a serene, story-enhancing score that expertly melds a 40-piece orchestra and a middle school choir. Its loveliness to look at aside, the video's triumph is its loyalty to the tale--Granpa celebrates the relationship between Emily, an eager, young explorer of especially fanciful fantasies, and the affable old man who's never too busy being a grown-up to indulge her. Together, through the power of in-synch imaginations, they're transported to a Victorian-era ball, where they dance the night away. They also go on a picnic in which a parade of stuffed animals come pleasantly and politely to life; they conduct a jungle safari; they go on a high-seas fishing expedition that puts them at the mercy of a speed-demon whale; and they share a sometimes high-flying, sometimes warm and fuzzy panoply of other momentary yet memorable adventures. It's a gentle exploration of a genuinely touching child-adult relationship that erects no age barriers and, to its credit, doesn't duck a difficult subject--Granpa's gradual decline. Sarah Brightman's performance of "Make Believe" further bolsters the film's sky-high charm factor. --Tammy La Gorce

Customer Reviews

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- A Wonderful short film
After his grandfather died my son watched this movie a lot. Its such a beautiful and whimsical movie. I highly reccomend it. Although it can make you a little teary eyed.

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- Endearing children's story
Much like THE SNOWMAN, you will find this video does much with very little words. You will be transported into this child's world where she and her beloved Granpa explore wondrous adventures together. A choir of 40 children accompany a spectacular orchestra to add the moving music to this treasured story. The animation is wonderful, the colors soft and easy on the eyes. In 30 short minutes this program will sensitively handle tough topics for children; a perfect film to watch with your kids ... Read More

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- A lovely, lovely story for all ages!
I bought this for my daughter who adores it. This is a lovely story and wonderful for all ages. Every time I watch it, I get teary-eyed! It's a treasure!

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- Beautiful art and story
Drawings are reminiscent of Beatrice Potter. Wonderful story of playing with Granpa and of learning to deal with his absence or death.

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