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Walt:
The Man Behind the Myth
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Reviewed
by: |
David
Litton |
| Genre: |
Documentary
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| Video: |
1.66:1
widescreen |
| Audio: |
English Dolby
Digital 2.0 |
| Language: |
English
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| Subtitle: |
English,
French, Spanish |
| Length: |
119
min |
| Rating: |
TV-G
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| Release
Date: |
NA |
| Studio: |
Walt
Disney Pictures |
| Commentary:
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None |
| Documentaries:
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None |
| Featurettes:
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Walt - An Intimate View,
Disney Legends, Actors Directors and Friends, The Making of
Walt, Location Visits, Home Movies |
| Filmography/Biography:
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None |
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Interviews: |
None |
| Trailers/TV
Spots: |
None |
| Alternate/Deleted
Scenes: |
None |
| Music
Video: |
None |
| Other:
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None |
| Cast
and Crew: |
N/A |
| Screenplay
by: |
Written by:
Katherine Greene, Richard Greene, Jean-Pierre Isbouts |
| Produced
by: |
Cathie Labrador |
| Directed
By: |
Jean-Pierre
Isbouts |
| Music: |
NA |
| The
Review: |
"Walt"
chronicles the life of the legendary Walt Disney in such a way
that it manages to become more than just a history: it's a life-affirming
piece on one of the most imaginative minds of all time. Beginning
by introducing us to Walt Disney as a child, we see the twinklings
of animation in his eyes at an early age, which carries on through
his teen years and with him when he ventures to Hollywood. The
eventual birth of Walt Disney Pictures comes into play, several
films are made, and we witness the effects of this newfound
way of life on Disney, who remained a devoted family man while
also bringing endless amounts of joy to millions of people all
over the world. Through a terrific amount of interviews with
a wide variety of friends, collaborators, and film historians
and makers who offer their recollections and insights into the
legend, we learn more about the man behind the myth than ever
before. |
| Image
and Sound |
The 1.66:1 widescreen image is well-balanced
for a television program transfer, though could be improved
upon with an anamorphic enhancement. Colors are somewhat mild
in many places, though the home movies and vintage footage
has been nicely mastered in terms of color saturation. Clarity
is at times hazy and unbalanced, but doesn't really get in
the way. ***
The sound is mastered in Dolby
Digital 2.0, and fits the program without being something
grand and ambitious. Dialogue and narration is a cross between
natural and tinny, and since much of the track is dialogue,
little surround or bass usage is present.
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| The
Extras |
I
think that movie historians and buffs will no doubt find this
release of "Walt" an ideal source for information about the
man himself. Rather than placing a central focus on his films,
the film, as well as the special features, take us for a very
revealing journey into the business life and personal life of
Walt Disney in a way that has yet to be achieved. Much of what
has been included here is basically divided into subsections
as well, featuring a diverse selection of interviews with many
of Walt Disney's collaborators, family members, close friends,
historians, and many more. Some of what is divulged within the
special features is repetitive from the film itself, but nonetheless
contributes to a very insightful look at Disney, who is seen
as a devoted family man and an equally devoted filmmaker. |
| Commentary |
None |
| Final
Words: |
Walt
Disney was a most beloved man, by his fans, his family, and
even by his characters, who possessed the very joy of life he
instilled within them. This movie, and the DVD features that
accompany it, are a touching and moving tribute, as well as
a thriving life force of information. |
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