Review of Watership Down (1978) by Riley J — 21 Apr 2015

"Watership Down" is an inventive and creative way of portraying the lives of a Rabbit colony as they face threat, crisis & vulnerability!

This review of Watership Down (1978) was written by Riley J on 21 Apr 2015.

Watership Down has generally received very positive reviews.

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An enchanting story beautifully animated with a wonderful score. Amazing and enthralling from beginning to end…

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By David Keyes (623) for Cinemaphile.org (616) on 27 Sep 2015

The movie is the antithesis of the modern standard, plodding and patient, unbothered by flashy bright images or relentless comical interludes…

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Watership Down tells a very deep and hauntingly beautiful story, but it does go a bit too far with its violence considering it was marketed…

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It's as good as an adaptation of Adams' novel as we are likely to get, blending the hopeful fable elements with the moments of bleak violence…

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I had never read the book or seen the movie, but I knew that both have a cult following and was aware their plot dealt with some serious issues…

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Where to begin with this animation classic,a milestone in independent British cinema and the greatest compliment that could possibly have been…

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By Spencer P (651) on 22 Apr 2017

Surprisingly violent imagery and themes are mixed with strong voice talent and a totally creative story about animal nature in a film that…

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By Aj R (118) on 11 Jan 2017

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