The Sword in the Stone (Disney Gold Classic Collection) [DVD]

There are several things that have always stood out to me in Disney's Sword in the Stone making it an enduring favorite. The colors used in animating the Disney films of this era are very distinct to the time and I think Sword in the Stone makes use of those colors in such a striking way. To me they still dazzle my eye to this day above and beyond any of the other Disney animated movies. Slowly through the course of the film I feel more and more like a kid again, lost in the arresting palette adorning each scene. This could be attributable to personal nostalgia from when I first saw the movie as a kid but it is still one of the big reasons I'm such a fan. The film is loosely told in an episodic fashion displaying specific lessons young Arthur receives from his mentor Merlin while in the larger story arch Arthur thanklessly attends his foster brother and father as a squire, servant and maid as they ready for a jousting tournament that will determine the new King of England. I have always much appreciated the narrative structure of the story but I can understand how it might feel choppy to others. Ideas take precedent over action in Sword in the Stone which also makes it a unique Disney offering in that it explores openly universal themes untapped previously by animated features. Again this serves the particular vibe of the narrative extremely well introducing the audience to age-old wisdom through fantastical magical adventures such as Merlin and Arthur's day as a squirrel and later as fish. Another wonderful component to Sword in the Stone are the characters. Arthur for one is a likable protagonist who embodies the underdog spirit with such conviction that the triumphant conclusion is always worthy of cheers. Merlin is also quite a card and his interactions with his pet owl Archimedes is played wonderfully with many laughs. Sword in the Stone has a charming sense of humor and this is another substantial positive component for me. The humor, because it is mostly character driven, feeds into the affability of the entire cast. So Don't overlook Sword in the Stone and keep in mind that it is a slightly different Disney animated film that is inspired more by its ideas than its battles.

I must have watched this movie dozens of times in the first 5 or 6 years of my life, but as I watched it again at age 31 for the first time in many years, I realized how much The Sword in the Stone really is a part of who I have become. With the luxury of hindsight, I can now see how much Wart's (borderline naive) enthusiasm, his resilience to challenges, and his faith in all that is good, seems to have shaped my own view of life.Archimedes the owl plays the role of the practical cynic, and while his knowledge and intelligence is valued by Merlin the Wizard, Archimedes' crusty skepticism is dislikable enough to encourage one not to give too much heed to naysayers and conventional wisdom. Wart's mentor Merlin, though scatterbrained, gets the important things right, like genuinely caring about people, giving of his self in service, and prioritizing things of lasting value--like wisdom, empathy, and righteousness--over the day-to-day urgent distractions that can easily crowd out time for the truly important. Merlin's primary objective seems to be the worthy cause of helping Wart to gain perspective and understanding by viewing the world through different points of view. These experiences help Wart (young King Arthur), to quickly gain the wisdom and judgement that would later become import to him as a leader.Though I've been too cheap to buy many Disney movies, I splurged and got this because I wanted my kids to have these same good influences I did while their young minds are still so impressionable. As Mormon founder Joseph Smith said, "teach them correct principles, and they govern themselves." With so much smut out there in entertainment, we need more media (The Sound of Music, animated Robin Hood) that teaches correct principles.

Nephew enjoyed his Christmas present. Just be careful when ordering that they are from the U.S. as some of the other countries dvd’s don’t pkay in our dvd players.

I had forgotten how captivating this film was, and my kids and I loved watching it again. Recommended by a professional animator I work with.

Sword in the stone is a favorite classic love by all my children

Started getting back into the Disney spirit a few years ago because of the classic movies and cartoon shorts and shows from my childhood (except the live action sitcoms).Anyway, this movie is celebrating 60 years of great Higitus Figitus magic and mayhem! Everything I love about this movie and other Disney DVD from the 2000s is magic, and we can all believe in magic like Merlin, and follow our dreams like Wart.

Loved this movie since I was a kid

Ich liebe ihn, es ist sooo lustig. Vor allem das Duell von der Hexe und dem Zauberer.

très bien

Acquistato come regalo per una bimba di cinque anni che ha apprezzato tantissimo, felicissima! Un classico Disney tra i più belli e suggestivi. Spedizione perfetta e puntuale come sempre.

Excelente película de buena calidad, a mi hijo le encantó, es de las mejores películas de disney