Review of Watership Down (1978) by Edwin T — 07 Jul 2010

One of the saddest cartoons I've ever seen.

This review of Watership Down (1978) was written by Edwin T on 07 Jul 2010.

Watership Down has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Marcus W (1,161) on 01 Jul 2017

It hasn't aged well and the story is lacking, but it's the darkness of it that really hits you…

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By Jason M (2,623) on 24 Mar 2016

Listed as a family film I do not recommend this grim dark and somewhat depressing slice of 1970's anime…

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By Justin B (2,000) on 28 May 2015

Bunny politics. Gritty, violent and depressing film about animated rabbits. The world and tone has been crafted to perfection…

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By Murad Z (16) on 06 Nov 2015

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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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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By Garrett C (538) on 25 Apr 2016

Poetic, unconventional, violent, and gloriously beautiful; Watership Down is not just one of the greatest animated films ever made, but I believe…

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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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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 Aidan W (30) on 12 Jun 2015

Saw this as a kid and loved it, motivated me to read the book which was even better…

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