Review of Dumbo (1941) by Andy P — 01 May 2014
In a time when Walt Disney's animation turned to traditional fairytales for inspiration, the relatively low-profile book that Dumbo was derived from freed the animators from the standard issue romanticism.
The result is a film that may be awash with sentimentality and a telegraphed plot about triumph over adversity, but also one with superb, timeless animation (the pink elephant hallucination and the chaotic, marvelously rendered circus sequences are particular highlights) and a genuine, heart-warming emotional arc.
This review of Dumbo (1941) was written by Andy P on 01 May 2014.
Dumbo has generally received very positive reviews.
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