![]() But Bambi's journey of self-discovery, wondering how life can be so wonderful and so terrible, is something that can speak to everyone on the earth.Īll of this, and it still doesn't seem to have an anti-gun agenda (if anything, it's more anti-responsibility-what responsible hunter hunts for does, or leaves their campfire unattended?). This film is often dismissed by fans of almost every age, because of it's uber-emotional quality, and the very saddening incident with Bambi's mother and the hunters, or the simple storyline. Obviously a thematic predecessor of The Lion King, this film is basically a coming-of-age story, the whole Circle of Life thing, about the lessons you learn through life, and how important they all are. There's just the right blend of cartooniness and realism to the characters, and if you've seen any original concept art for this film, you know just how beautiful it is. The Disney company really did their research with this film, and it shows. The art is beyond compare, the technology used (most notably the multi-plane camera) is cutting-edge, the symphonic score is concert-worthy, and the attention to detail regarding animal anatomy and movement is staggering. This is definitely one of the absolute gems of the Disney catalogue. īambi is featured in the film of his same name and the sequel.īambi's childhood-friend turned love is the sweet doe, Faline.īambi's major nemesis is Man, since hunters are the ones who are responsible for his mother's death, but he also has a sort of rival in Ronno, the aggressive buck, when he challenges Bambi for Faline's affection. In the sequel, Bambi is voiced by Alexander Gould, whose voice you might recognize as Nemo's in Finding Nemo. It is your basic teenage angst tale, dealing with Bambi coping with his Father, the Great Prince, and his finding of a new mate while an orphaned Bambi comes to terms with his Mother's death.īambi is voiced by several actors: Baby Bambi's voice was provided by Bobby Stewart young Bambi was voiced by Donnie Dunagan adolescent Bambi's voice was Hardie Albright and adult Bambi was voiced by John Sutherland. The new film is a 'midquel', the story taking place in the middle of the first Bambi movie. Bambi watches proudly from a cliff with his father, and as his father steps down, Bambi takes his place as the Great Prince of the Forest.Īs regards Bambi II, has the following to say: ![]() Spring also brings another surprise, two young fawns, the offspring of Bambi and Faline. Barely escaping with Faline and several other forest creatures, Bambi and his friends are able to return to the forest again with the spring. Once disposed of, Bambi and Faline are free to be together, but the effects of Man surface again, their campfire spreading flames to the forest. ![]() His bliss with Faline, however, is interrupetd when Ronno, an aggressive and possessive buck vies for Faline's attention. They vow such a terrifying thing will never happen to them, but sure enough, they are soon entranced by the wiles of their female counterparts, including Bambi, whose rapture is illustrated by him leaping through the clouds. When spring finally arrives, Bambi is all grown-up, having traded in his spots for antlers, and he, Flower and Thumper learn of the horrific results of being "twitter-pated" from Friend Owl. As the snow falls silently, Bambi sheds a single tear when the Great Prince of the Forsest, Bambi's father, appears to inform him that he can't be with his mother anymore. When the first blades of grass appear in the meadow, Bambi is thrilled, but his happiness is soon dampered when the first hunters appear, and Bambi's mother, struggling to protect her fawn, is shot. When winter comes, Bambi learns about the opposites that must be in nature, as well as in life, but he soon tires of the cold and dreary winter. He is thrilled when he is introduced to the wide and glorious expanse of the meadow, but his mother is quick to warn him to keep alert for danger. At an early age, Bambi is taught the threat of Man to his very existence. He also is introduced to Faline, a pretty and spunky young doe, who Bambi is immediately terrified of. Friendship also is an important theme introduced early in Bambi's life, as he quickly makes friends with Thumper, a local and confident bunny, and Flower (who Bambi accidentally named), a young and shy skunk. Bambi grows up, learning lessons along the way about life, loss and love. Born in humble surroundings, Bambi is the newborn prince. Bambi is the hero of Bambi (1942), and the upcoming Bambi II (previously known as Bambi and the Great Prince of the Forest) (2006).īambi's journey begins with his birth.
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