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Incredible Journey, the | 
| Director: Fletcher Markle
Actors: Émile Genest, John Drainie, Tommy Tweed, Sandra Scott, Syme Jago
Studio: Buena Vista
Category: Video
List Price: CDN$ 11.99
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Rating:  8 reviews
Sales Rank: 154
Format: Ntsc
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: G (General Audience)
Media: VHS Tape
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4
Dimensions (in): 7.3 x 4.2 x 1.1
ISBN: 6304493053
UPC: 786936014976
EAN: 9786304493052
ASIN: 6304493053
Theatrical Release Date: November 20, 1963
Release Date: June 16, 1998
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| Editorial Reviews:
From Amazon.com
Imagine your pets traveling 200 miles over mountainous terrain just to see you. What would they eat? What if a bear attacked? What if they ran into a porcupine? This Disney classic answers these questions and more with style and fun, in a story the whole family will enjoy. It tells the tale of two dogs and a cat that head for home on a 200-mile journey through the Canadian Rockies, when they are separated from the family friend who's taking care of them. With a lot of teamwork, ingenuity, and a few human friends along the way, they make it home safe and sound. Unlike the '90s remakes, the animals don't "speak" in voice-overs--and that's a vast improvement. The narrator explains the animals' thoughts, and for their feelings, we need only look at their facial expressions. This trio can act. Watch for the scene where the Siamese cat gets into a spitting match with a lynx on a tree branch, or where he and the retriever scare off a bear that's attacking the older dog. Children under five may be a little frightened by some of the larger wild animals, but there's no violence (though one of the dogs is seen briefly carrying a dead rabbit). Children of all ages will gain respect for animals as independent, loyal, and sensitive beings; and you'll see your pet with new eyes. --Elisabeth Keating
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| Customer Reviews: Read 3 more reviews...
 Incredible Animals July 10, 2004
C. A. Luster (Burke, VA USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I was lucky enough to see this with my whole family when it was first released. I bought the VHS copy since the DVD is not available yet. I will give Disney a little credit though, they are finally starting to release some of their classic movies on DVD. I miss the days of Disney movies drawing the whole family to the theater for wholesome entertainment. It is rare that they do that in this age of dysfunctional families and kids with attitude to others. Somewhere along the line they got the idea that kids think this makes them look cool. Well the first time they get out on their own and they mouth off like that to the wrong person they find out how uncool that can be. This movie is so far above the remake it makes you wonder how Disney's staff keep their jobs. If you want a movie you can let the whole family watch and enjoy together be sure to get this one. The scenery, acting, and the animals themselves are great. When I was a kid we got a Siamese and named him Tao because of this movie. The quality of this VHS is good. I look forward to the DVD release for better picture and sound and hopefully some extras. If you have seen the remake I'm sure you will be presently surprised when you see this version. The remake tried to hard to be funny and it just isn't.
 One of the more boring Disney films I've ever seen. December 31, 2003
Stewart (Raleigh, NC United States)
I am a big Disney film fan, animated or live-action. But this film, 1963's "The Incredible Journey" just didn't cut it. During most of the film, there is almost no dialogue except for a boring narration of the story by Rex Allen. I liked the remake, 1993's "Homeward Bound", much better because it had human actors doing the voices of the animals. They gave the story a lot more spark, spice, action, and adventure, as well as a lot of humor. I believe that an adventure story with animals needs a lot of action and humor, especially in the case of "The Incredible Journey". Unfortunately, this 1963 Disney adventure has virtually no action or humor or even adventure; it's pretty much an extended version of Walt Disney's True-Life nature documentaries he made during the 1950's.
 Ten Thousand Times Better Than The Remake December 5, 2002
Doctor Quartz (Huntington Beach, CA USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This earlier version of the movie is straightforward storytelling, without any rediculous attitude. (I'm wagering that 90% of the reason the new Disney Movie, "Treasure Planet" failed is because of the absolutely hideous haircut the lead character wears.) Even my six year old loved this video. The nature scenery is spectacular. I hate the fact that the inferior updated version of this movie can be found on DVD but this classic version is only on video. Some of the people currently making the decisions at Disney ought to be replaced.
Great movie! September 28, 2001
Very warm, fun, and entertaining. My 3 yr. old son and I watched this for the first time on Disney Channel. My son was thrilled with the movie and I decided to buy it to add to our video collection. Simple and very nice movie for the whole family!
Strongly recommended September 8, 2000
Viviana (Capital Federal - Argentina)
A beautiful classical Disney's film. Ideal for all ages. A nice story for children and for adults who like me din't lose contat with the child we once were. The scenery is oustanding. The colours and the landscape are a gift for the eyes. The story deals with emotions and the close relantionship between animal and between animals and humans. The scenes among the animals touched my heart deeply. A must for bull terriers lovers.
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