Swiss Family Robinson (Vault Disney Collection)

Buy This Item Swiss Family Robinson (Vault Disney Collection) by Walt Disney Video  Available from Amazon  $16.99  on 11-16-2008     One of Disney's biggest and most fondly remembered hits, the spectacular screen version of the literary classic SWISS FAMILY ROBINSON is full of breathtaking South Seas scenery, hundreds of exotic animals, and treacherous pirates. This heroic tale chronicles the courageous exploits of the Robinson family after they are shipwrecked on a deserted island. Using teamwork and ingenuity, they skillfully overcome the obstacles of nature and transform their new home into a "civilized" community. But the ultimate challenge lies ahead when a band of cutthroat pirates threaten to destroy the Robinson's Makeshift paradise. Capture the thrills, romance, and fun of this unforgettable Disney film! Reader Reviews This is one of my favorite live action Disney films. It was all filmed on location and it looks stunning. The creation of the treehouse, the whimsical scenes with the animals of the island (and some dangerous scenes too) as well as the plot of the family surviving being shipwrecked and hunted by pirates is a delightful adventure story and the best of its kind. Many of those dangerous animal scenes could not be made anymore, such as the dogs attacking a tiger and a real snake dragging the boys into the swamp. The cast is wonderful, even though they are supposed to be swiss, but are made up of Americans headed by a British father. John Mills and Dorothy McGuire as the parents ground the film in a sober reality and have a very moving scene together in the firelight on the beach the first night on the island. The sons are all Disney regulars and Tommy Kirk is particularly good as the intellectual middle brother.

Swiss Family Robinson (Vault Disney Collection) Available from Amazon Price: $16.99 Updated on 11-16-2008.

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