Why I love Bambi, Disney's Masterpiece

Remember that old movie you once watched where the Mum dies? Well, Bambi is more than just a depressing children’s meme, or an IP ripe for a live-action remake, or even one of Walt Disney's best, it's one of Sam's most treasured animated films of all time.
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[@SamsChannelOfficial]

Thanks for watching, gang! This is a video I've wanted to make for years (literally) and finally enough people enthusiastically asked me where the next Sam's Channel video was, that I finally caved and delivered. It's been a joy to discuss a film I adore so much, and if you enjoyed it too, please feel free to share it amongst your friends and family who've not watched Bambi in a good 'ol while. Thanks again!

[@motor4X4kombat]

I can tell you this. If Citizen kane is a must watch for any film student. Bambi is a must watch for every animation student.

[@dudleygirl1124]

I broke three VHS tapes of this movie from watching it so much as a kid! I’m glad to see others appreciate how much of a unique masterpiece this movie is. The focus on the beauty of nature, the way it embraces the hauntingly fascinating effects of stillness and silence and the unseen in relation to “man”, and of course the gorgeous and innovative animation styles!! Wonderful from start to finish! Still my favorite movie of all time!

[@singer2be256]

One thing I really hated about the midquel is they changed "Come, my son" to just "Come." There was something so powerful about it in the original and I could never quite put my finger on why. But I think you just answered my why

[@fcv4616]

Thanks for expressing love for the movie. This truly is a masterpiece of its own. Modern films are more plot-oriented and focused on character development, which is not a bad thing at all, but I miss the slower, more atmospheric style of Bambi. A lot of its charm comes from the animation and its immersive feeling, sucking you into the daily life in the woods, and explores the characters in this man era in a way that it makes them feel very believable. And the score, it is one of my favourites in all of Disney, it has a beautiful melancholy about it.

[@Flix-O-Rama]

Bambi’s always been a favorite of mine since I was an infant. A beautiful symphony of sound and imagery. Great video

[@richardranke3158]

During my childhood I read a Golden Book or a comic book of Disney's Bambi. I went on to read the original Felix Salten novel and even it's sequel,Bambi's Children. Bambi is a rare case of my liking the book as well as the movie.

[@theyakkoman]

Bambi is one of my top Disney-movies for many of the reasons you've stated. To me, it is Art with a capital A. First of all, it's just gorgeous to look at. It is one of the most beautiful pictures to look at from the backgrounds to the animation. "Little April Shower" is just so beautiful with the waterdrops that becomes a little stream. Or the forest fire in the end. And how they manage to capture the feel of the forest and the changing of the seasons it's just so, so stunning. So yeah, not interested in the "but what if we made it realistic? In a computer!" Part of the awe that Bambi inspires is the fact that it was made by humans. These are animals drawn by hand, background drawn by real people. And as for the story.. you could say it's thin on plot, yes, but not on themes. It is about life. About growing up. And about nature. Told in a meditative, relaxed way with some (but not too many) sprinkles of fun visual gags.

[@Daniel.Aguilar30]

I've just finished watching this movie now at my 28's and just can say... Wtf happened to you Disney? This movie is absolutely stunning, made me cry a lot. I used to see it when I was a kid and I liked the movie, but now as an adult I can say it's a masterpiece.

[@hegmic]

Dreading the thought of Tom Holland voicing Bambi in the remake

[@SamsChannelOfficial]

Shhhh, Disney will hear you!

[@RappelKarton]

Its Tom Netherlands actually

[@blatty7237]

I found this video because I just rewatched Bambi and was STUNNED. I had totally succumbed to the common post-80s perception that you described here, but the film is so so so much more than that. Great video.

[@SamsChannelOfficial]

Thank you so much and I'm so glad you enjoyed it!

[@AlexThe1Menace]

I remember rewatching Bambi at the beginning of quarantine and being equally as blown away as you by the film. It's so different from what Disney as a brand is known for (like many of Walt's early films). It functions more as a mood piece or rumination on life than a traditional narrative. And its commitment to being grounded in objective reality only stands out more with time. And it's a shame Disney hasn't upheld its image as a bold artistic statement in favor of marketing it as a vapid fluffy kids movie. Great video as always :)

[@Jackal_El_Lobo34]

This was a pretty thoughtful analysis Sam. It’s great to hear from you again after year long hiatus. 👍🏻 Only wish my parents allowed me to watch it as their only contention was Bambi’s mother death scene. 🙄

[@v-rex6262]

I was introduced to Bambi as a very young child through a book and I loved it. It touched me in so many ways. (NOT LIKE THAT! DIRTY MINDED BASTERDS.) I felt happy, sad, Angry, tense. Then several years later I saw the movie. I was expecting it to be lake the other Disney animated film. Some songs some jokes a moral and a good time. Instead It was if they just went into nature and animated the life of this dear and then left. Like a documentary. It wasn't what I expected. It was much much more.

[@Makman1994]

Your movie reviews and discussions are still brilliant. You've gotten even better.

[@Metronoma1]

Great video, and analyzes! 🙌🙌 I cant believe they want to do Bambi as an “live action” movie. It is going to be so bad! I will now go and watch the OG Bambi animated masterpece❤️❤️🙌 Thank you!

[@SamsChannelOfficial]

@@Metronoma1 Thanks so much for watching and for the kind words. Enjoy it!

[@callanightshade8079]

I watched Bambi all the time at my nana and papas house. My papa was a hunter and he would use Bambi to explain the circle of life

[@MT-jd8pc]

2:18 as a dude who’s favorite Disney film is Bambi this has been THE BANE OF MY EXISTENCE I can hardly find anything relating to this film that marketed towards guys and the stuff that is marketing towards guys is legit on the OTHER SIDE OF THE WORLD and locked in Japan (not that it’s a knock to them just put this stuff in the other parks Disney please)

[@DinoDave150]

Holy cow! Do my eyes deceive me? Sam uploaded!! Hallelujah! But seriously, this video did an excellent job summarizing how the "less is more" approach has helped Bambi stand the test of time. Sometimes, simplicity can be your story's greatest strength. Your tangent on the bully deer (that's my official name for him) got me thinking on how Disney has really been overcompensating on giving villains fleshed out backstories instead of just letting them be (to borrow some of your British slang) complete arseholes. Looking at you Maleficent and Cruella. An excellent video essay through and through. All these years and you have not lost your luster one bit. Cheers, mate! P.S. The world was on fire in 1942? 2020 says hello. P.P.S. 2:46 #Releasethekennylogginscut

[@SamsChannelOfficial]

Thanks for such kind words!

[@ShadesAtKnight]

I must say, on a technical level, this is your most impressive video. Great work, my friend.

[@SamsChannelOfficial]

Aah thank you, bud. First time with extensive use of After Effects and PS, and first time majority of footage has been obtained using legitimate HD recording tech (not y2mate) 🤣. Thanks for the love xx

[@calumlynch5779]

Glad you're back

[@AnthonyReviews]

Excellent video, man! Loved the title cards

[@yash_kapoor]

Dang now I gotta watch Bambi

[@elijahanderson3288]

Not only did I watch the whole thing. I read the Felix Salten book in middle school. Glad to have you back!

[@matthewlee4834]

Good to have you back

[@DrMadd]

“Bambi is better than the Lion King” less than a minute in and you already lost me zero out of ten 😜 But in all seriousness this is such a wonderful loving exploration of the thematic nuances of a film that clearly means a lot to you. I never saw Bambi as a child but I now want to go check it out to see what I’ve been missing.

[@motor4X4kombat]

Okey to his credit while something like the lion king was trying to be Hamlet for kids this one is more boyhood for kids, or any coming of age film. And they both literally diferent animals.

[@harrygarden5976]

Great insightful video as always Sam, love The Office and Community clips you used as jokes. Also what are your other favourite animated films as you mentioned?

[@SamsChannelOfficial]

Among my favourites, besides what you can see in the motion graphic, are Your Name, The Red Turtle, Fantastic Mr Fox, Finding Nemo, Ghost in the Shell and many more.

[@CLDJ227]

Good to see you again Sam 😎. I was hoping you would go into more detail about why you think this works better than Lion King, and I'm surprised you didn't bring how Land Before Time was trying to be a prehistoric version of this lol 🤔.

[@ThePonderer]

Man I gotta rewatch this film

[@GuildOfCurmudgeons]

I am the same with Beauty and the Beast. It's a masterpiece.

[@spencermalley10]

Well said, Sam Very well said

[@stevensampson5823]

The Lion King is my personal favorite disney movie 🦁

[@Jackal_El_Lobo34]

Wow it’s been awhile dude. :P

[@pushon10]

Nice to have you back.

[@tiarnanhamill3027]

If you love Bambi so much, why don't you marry it? 👀👀 Lovely video Sam, well done!

[@arnesahlen2704]

A small thing but a big thing -- the doe is FahLEEN, not FAYY-LEEN. You say you *watched the film repeatedly*; well, for heaven's sake, pronounce names correctly please!

[@jordansweet8054]

I've never seen the movie before. Have to change that. Better than the Lion King??????? C'mon, mate. Leave it to you to come back with a fire and a hot take!

[@motor4X4kombat]

Well at for me is better because it feels more experimental than lion king since the latter is more traditional with a pure evil villain, comedy relief characters to sell to the children... with fart jokes... and a 3 act structure. And don't get me wrong theres nothing bad with beeing traditional, is just that modern disney do this type of film all the time that it keep feeding into peoples prejudice that animation is for kids and theres nothing New for adults to experiment (just look at wish and you know what i mean). When old school Disney films like this and fantasía were anything but traditional fairy tales. Even his "traditional" ones like snowhite and pinnochio where more hardcore than their modern version of those.

[@liteltonk]

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[@liteltonk]

Bambi 1942 [8,8] ⛔ reestrenos ➕➕➕

[@liteltonk]

Bambi y el Gran Príncipe 2006 [8,1] ➕

[@liteltonk]

*Los hijos de Bambi, derechos comprados (2023)

[@liteltonk]

Bambi II 2027 [8,0-9,0] *secuela, dibujo a mano, trailer corto y publicado a todo el mundo