![]() ![]() Widely derided when it was released and largely forgotten since, The Black Hole is ripe for rediscovery by modern audiences. The HD remaster is a thing of absolute beauty, too, bringing out sensational levels of detail and contrast from Edward ‘ Mary Poppins’ Colman’s beautiful black and white cinematography. Photo: The Absent Minded Professor (Walt Disney Studios) The Absent Minded Professor benefits from a particularly beautiful HD remaster. This comedy about a scientist who accidentally invents a new rubbery substance with seemingly limitless, gravity-defying qualities is the definition of movie charm - and a million times better than the sadly misjudged modern Robin Williams remake, Flubber. The HD remaster of this one is particularly nice, too. Although when I say ‘enjoy’, be warned that tears will almost certainly be shed before the credits roll (as anyone who’s seen a certain episode of Friends will know…). Strong performances from everyone - even the kids and, of course, Old Yeller himself - help give this film a period charm and purity that stands out from the 1950s crowd, and gives modern kids and adults plenty to enjoy. If only being marooned at home like so many of us are right now could be as much fun as being marooned on a tropical island with the Robinsons.īritish director Robert Stevenson enjoyed a string of hits under the Disney banner, starting with this charming live action tale of ‘the best dog-gone dog in the West’. The new HD remaster makes the film look like new, reinvigorating the film’s gorgeous South Sea locations, exotic animals (brace yourself for a scene of genuine ostrich riding) and fancy-pants pirates. Swiss Family Robinson is a classic family adventure movie directed with customary vigor and no-nonsense realism by Ken Annakin (best known for The Battle of The Bulge and The Longest Day). Photo: Steamboat Willie (Walt Disney Studios) Steam Boat Willie introduced us to Mickey Mouse for the first time. And in the 1920s-1930s section there’s a lovely collection of other classic animated shorts, including more Mickey Mouse outings, which show just how quickly Disney’s animation progressed between Steamboat Willie and 1937’s amazing Snow White And The Seven Dwarfs (which is also available on Disney+ in lovely HD with a 5.1 audio mix). Note that the Disney+ menus helpfully provide a Through The Decades menu (currently found on the Search page) that divides films up based on their age. Steamboat Willie marks not only the first appearance of Mickey Mouse, but also the first cartoon made with synchronized sound. The HD remaster Disney has done for 20,000 Leagues’ Disney+ release breathes new life into the film’s detailed and evocative sets, and there’s even a new 5.1 audio mix too (though purists may decry the lack of an option to switch to the original stereo mix).ĭisney+ Age Rating: 6+ (contains tobacco depictions!) What really makes 20,000 Leagues Under The Sea stand out from the vintage movie crowd, though, is that beneath the engaging froth there’s some startlingly accurate predicting of the future, as well as startling awareness of the sorts of issues that future has brought us. Powered by typically charismatic turns by Kirk Douglas and, especially, James Mason, who pulls off the challenge of being both scary and likeable all at the same time, there’s plenty of adventure and humor here to keep modern audiences entertained. Photo: 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea (Walt Disney Studios) ![]() 20,000 Leagues Under The Sea starts off frothy, but develops a surprisingly serious heart. ![]()
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