Comments on: [CLASSIC REVIEW] Watership Down: “My Heart Has Joined the Thousand”

By: Oggatha Christie

Oggatha Christie — Thu, 19 Feb 2015 05:45:00 +0000

At least the -original- WD movie poster let you get some idea what you’re in for. I think ‘Watership Down’ should be credited as the first serious talking animal drama since Halas & Batchelor’s ‘Animal Farm.’ Some may even argue that ‘Animal Farm’ had more comic relief & that’s saying something. Gotta love ‘Watership Down’ for having no annoying sidekick songs – such a thing would be way beneath its dignity. What it -does- have is depth, strong characters with gravity, action-packed suspense that never lets up, and an enticing nature spirituality.

By: Juuchan17

Juuchan17 — Wed, 28 Jan 2015 19:25:00 +0000

This is one of my favorite animated movies, so it’s nice to see a classic get reviewed on here… and without spoilers too! Honestly, this is one of those movies that’s hard to not-spoil and you did it well. Very nice.

To those that haven’t seen Watership Down yet, just… watch it. It’s violent and dark, yes, but it’s worth watching. A good mix of real and supernatural… but mostly real. The world needs more animated movies like this nowadays.

By: Jed Johnson

Jed Johnson — Sun, 25 Jan 2015 21:15:00 +0000

In reply to brandon. Thank you! Yes those are great examples of the torch still being carried.

By: Jed Johnson

Jed Johnson — Sun, 25 Jan 2015 21:15:00 +0000

In reply to Haley Gilbertson. I'm glad it sparked an interest. Hopefully you do see it someday.

By: Haley Gilbertson

Haley Gilbertson — Sun, 25 Jan 2015 20:46:00 +0000

I’ve heard of this movie! I mean only that it scares people but I really enjoyed reading this article/review and maybe when I am older and more curious I might check it out

By: brandon

brandon — Sun, 25 Jan 2015 19:50:00 +0000

Good review.

Me personally, I look to the films of 2014 (The LEGO Movie, HTTYD2, etc) as proof that there still exist people in animation who aren’t afraid to be epic and daring.