Perfectly adorable

Lack of good storyline.

This is one of the few movies I've ever seen where the whole audience broke into spontaneous, loud applause a third of the way in.

It’s not bad or unwatchable but despite the amplitude of the spectacle, the end result is underwhelming.

Bambi is a nice animated family movie about a young deer. It is somewhat cute and rather enjoyable. Refreshing, even.

Bambi is simply amazing , fun , beautiful and inspiring , it was surely a film that marked my childhood and even today admire , the soundtrack is incredible and unique , the characters are very charismatic , and especially the own protagonist is too cute , enchants anyone, even being a cute movie , it has its serious and extremely sad parts , also has romantic parts that are very pleasant , Bambi matures over the film along with the other characters , I love with all my heart all of them, this film for me has no defect , Bambi is charming, exciting and fun , any child would love this movie that deserves to continue passing from generation to generation , a work of art like this deserves to never be forgotten

I saw Bambi a few years ago on video (yes, on video. VHS. Tape) and I wasn't wowed. Since I'm reviewing all the animated Disney movies, I had to watch it again. This time, it enchanted me.Bambi is a young deer, son of the Great Prince of the Forest, known as such for being the oldest and wisest deer. Bambi grows up in the forest under the watchful gaze of his loving mother, while learning how the world works with his pals, Thumper, the rabbit, and Flower, the skunk. Life is tranquil in the forest, except for one thing: man. It is man who results on Bambi having to face the trials and tribulations of growing up.The movie is as simple as it comes. There's no epic adventure, no underlying message (unless it's to respect nature, I suppose). It's just the life of this deer, as he grows from fumbling fawn to a strapping young stag, facing grief, falling in love, and just living life.The relationship between Bambi and those around him, especially his mother, are kept simple and yet they work well. The focus is kept on Bambi. The dialogue is little and only used when needed. The script is well written. There are stakes in this story. Even though I've seen Bambi before, and even had a picture book as a child, I still gasped when Bambi got shot. This is the type of film that sucks you in without even trying.The characters are all lovable, and are well written, and animated well, too! The character animations and anatomy are truly masterful. The subtle movements show the passion behind every brush-stroke. The animation is timed well with the musical score, which also acts as the sound effects for the film. This shines out especially in the April Shower scene; it's hypnotic, mesmerizing and artful. The backgrounds are so enveloping, that it feels like you're one with nature. This isn't just a movie, it's a celebration of nature and all that it has to offer. The animators truly outdid themselves.Once again, the choir has me just as engrossed as the animation before me.The emotions are pure and visceral. There is no hamming up here. The children (well, if you can call them children) act thusly. Thumper is the epitome of what a child character should be; charming and perhaps a bit irksome, but lovable. I was wrong when I said there was no message: Thumper's father's saying about being nice or say nothing at all is something everyone should take to heart.What a beautiful film. Pure emotion, pure celebration of nature. A true animated masterpiece.

This is an animated feature produced by the Disney studio. There will be spoilers ahead:This film is an adaptation of the novel by Felix Salten. It's a good deal lighter and gentler than the novel, which is hardly surprising, given as it's a Disney film. The most impressive thing about a very impressive film is its beautiful visuals, particularly in showing the changes in season and in the climactic forest fire sequence.The Disney animators spent time studying animals in order to get the look and the movements down right, giving the film a very naturalistic, realistic feel.The story follows Bambi, a male deer, from his birth through his maturation to his finding a mate and beginning the life-cycle all over again by the close of the film. The other animals are all excited by the forthcoming birth of the "prince" and when he's born, they all rush to see him and pay their respects. Friend Owl is a focal point throughout the film, acting as an everyman. Two characters created for the film, a rabbit named Thumper and a skunk named Flower, serve as friends to Bambi as he grows into adulthood.Bambi passes through many events in his life, including the death of his mother at the hands of man (a hunter). It's interesting that, on its release, the film attracted criticism from hunters for essentially depicting hunting as it actually is, as being a disservice to sportsmen. Bambi comes into his own and meets Thumper and Flower again after some time apart, all three grown and quite baffled by some birds who are "twitterpated" because it's spring and they are in love. They vow never to act so oddly, which of course they in fact do, as each meets his love in order, Bambi being last and seeing his cousin Faline again.Bambi finds himself having to fight another stag for Faline in a dramatic scene which is effectively animated. It's followed quickly by the forest fire sequence. The film ends in the same way it began, with animals excited again at another birth, this time Faline giving birth to Bambi's fawns. The ending is quite nicely done.This film is available on DVD and Blu Ray and is well worth watching. Recommended.