DVD
REVIEW: Sleeping Beauty
(Platinum Edition)

10/03/08

One of Disney's most
anticipated classics arrives in DVD this October 7, 2008,
"Sleeping Beauty". This beloved fairy tale is part of
the Platinum Edition. In celebration of its 50th anniversary
and for a limited time only, in a two disc set. As part of
the celebration, Sleeping Beauty 50th anniversary will be
making history in the world of Disney classics for being the
first Disney animated classic film to be released in the Blu-ray
format.
This timeless classic is
presented in a never before seen expanded version of the
film, with the magic and surprises typical of the wonderful
world of Disney. This expanded widescreen version gives
viewers the opportunity to fall into the magic world of this
beautiful fairy tale like never before. People will be
stunned with this perfectly done restoration of the film
enhancing the magic experience. The 2.55:1 aspect ratio
gives a new visual appreciation of this tale, making it a
beautiful adaptation to today's TV set technology.
Wider scenes means more of the film to see, taking the film
to a whole new level. It is just amazing to see how Disney
was able to restore this beloved classic, by adding expanded
scenes making it look like a film that was just released
today.
Not just the picture was
restored in this platinum edition, also the sound was
upgraded with an all new 5.1 Disney Enhanced Home Theater
Mix (DEHT) that completes the delightful experience of this
memorable classic. Disney Home Entertainment has done it
again with this platinum edition, making it a must see and
have before it goes back to the Disney's vault.
Sleeping Beauty 50th
Anniversary Platinum Edition two disc set presentation is
very similar to the one of previous platinum editions.
Loaded with new bonuses and features that will keep
the whole family entertained.
This new digitally restored video comes with many surprises
typical of the wonderful world of Disney. This release
includes songs like
" I Wonder", "Sleeping Beauty" and "Once Upon
A Dream", which also included as a music video of the
same song performed by Emily Osment from the Hannah Montana
TV show. As well commentary that explains the voice
casting which give much personality to the characters.
Another feature is the never before seen alternate opening,
which show a discovered a 1952 storyboards on how the film's
opening was plan as a musical. Also the DVD includes a
couple games that will keep the entire family fully
entertain. “Briar Rose’s Enchanted Dance Game”, where kids
get the opportunity to learn how to dance Waltz and the
usual feature "Fun with English Game" and much more. A must
have DVD for the upcoming Holidays.
VIDEO:
Anamorphic Widescreen (2.55:1) Enhance for 16x9 TVs
AUDIO:
Dolby
Digital 5.1 Surround - English Spanish French,
Subtitles - English, Spanish,
French
BONUS FEATURES:
Original Disneyland
Sleeping Beauty Walk-Through Attraction With Walt Disney
Imagineering – A fascinating fully-immersive 3-D
experience recreating the original Sleeping Beauty Castle
Walk-Through that Walt supervised over 50 years ago. Viewers
can choose to tour the attraction in “Auto Mode,” where you
get to experience it the way it was originally intended, or
choose to view the experience with “Commentary” by Disney’s
famed “Imagineers” and take a look behind the magic of these
detailed dioramas.
Alternate Opening – Recently discovered
storyboards from 1952 reveal that the original opening of
Sleeping Beauty was planned as a big musical production
number. Using all of the existing color storyboard art, this
alternate opening is recreated with a new demo recording of
the song - “Holiday.” (3:28)
All New Documentary
“Picture Perfect: The Making of Sleeping Beauty” –
an exciting and inspiring behind-the-scenes look at the
creation of the final fairy tale to be produced by Walt
Disney himself. (43:52)
A New DVD Game,
“Briar Rose’s Enchanted Dance Game” – Relive this
magical moment and help Briar Rose’s animal friends to
dance, and take lessons to learn to waltz.
Four Deleted Songs
– Four new musical numbers that were not used in the final
film are presented using original storyboard art and demo
recordings.
Grand Canyon
– This Academy Award® winning short accompanied Sleeping
Beauty in its release in theatres. (28:56)
The Peter Tchaikovsky
Story – An episode of Walt Disney’s legendary TV
series in which Walt previews the Studio’s upcoming release
of Sleeping Beauty which uses the Tchaikovsky score as the
source of its music. Also included is a dramatic reenactment
of how Tchaikovsky came to write his score for the ballet.
Four Artists Paint
One Tree – This featurette looks at one tree
interpreted by four distinguished Disney artists, including
Eyvind Earle, the well respected American painter who served
as stylist for Sleeping Beauty. (16:08)
Fun with English Game
– Help the 3 fairies prepare for Briar Rose’s 16th Birthday
and learn English by playing a series of innovative DVD
games.
Art Galleries
Sequence 8 (Forest
Scene)
Storyboard Sequences
RATING BREAK DOWN:
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Review
By Jen
jen@smartcine.com
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