When it comes to pre-CGI animated feature films from Hollywood's "golden era" (1935-1955) - I, personally, rank "Bambi" from Disney Studios as being one of the very best and most commendable pictures of all.
Yes. This film's story definitely does start off on a typical "cute'n'cuddly" note that is certainly guaranteed to appeal to all of the kiddies in the audience.
But, for me (as a grown-up) - It's when Bambi matures into full-animal adulthood that this picture's story takes on a whole new perspective and actually delivers a bit of a wallop as it makes some very powerful statements in regards to man's overall attitude towards the welfare of wildlife and of nature.
Yes. This film's story definitely does start off on a typical "cute'n'cuddly" note that is certainly guaranteed to appeal to all of the kiddies in the audience.
But, for me (as a grown-up) - It's when Bambi matures into full-animal adulthood that this picture's story takes on a whole new perspective and actually delivers a bit of a wallop as it makes some very powerful statements in regards to man's overall attitude towards the welfare of wildlife and of nature.