The Red Balloon (Released by Janus Films, in association with the Criterion Collection)

The Red Balloon (Released by Janus Films, in association with the Criterion Collection)

starring: Red Balloon directed by: Albert Lamorisse List Price: $14.95 Amazon.com's Price: $9.99 You Save: $4.96 (33%) as of 11/24/2009 18:40 EST Used Price: $7.00 Collectible Price: $16.95 Third Party New Price: $7.47 Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours This item ships for FREE with Super Saver Shipping. Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1 Audience Rating: G (General Audience) Binding: DVD Brand: IMAGE ENT. EAN: 0715515028820 Feature: Newly restored and available for the first time on DVD, Albert Lamorisse's exquisite The Red Balloon remains one of the most beloved children's films of all time. In this deceptively simple, nearly wordless tale, a young boy discovers a stray balloon, which seems to have a mind of its own, on the streets of Paris. The two become inseparable, yet the world's harsh realities finally inte Format: Anamorphic, Color, Dolby, DVD, Full Screen, NTSC, Subtitled, Widescreen Item Dimensions:100 Label: Janus Films Languages:FrenchOriginal LanguageEnglishSubtitled Manufacturer: Janus Films MPN: CC1746DDVD Number Of Items: 1 Publisher: Janus Films Region Code: 1 Release Date: April 29, 2008 Running Time: 34 minutes Studio: Janus Films Theatrical Release Date: 1956 Features: Newly restored and available for the first time on DVD, Albert Lamorisse's exquisite The Red Balloon remains one of the most beloved children's films of all time. In this deceptively simple, nearly wordless tale, a young boy discovers a stray balloon, which seems to have a mind of its own, on the streets of Paris. The two become inseparable, yet the world's harsh realities finally inte Related Items: White Mane (Released by Janus Films, in association with the Criterion Collection) Paddle to the Sea (Released by Janus Films, in association with the Criterion Collection) The Red Balloon Flight of the Red Balloon The Lovers - Criterion Collection see more Browse for similar items by category: Click to Display Editorial Review: Product Description: Newly restored and available for the first time on DVD Albert Lamorisse's exquisite The Red Balloon remains one of the most beloved children's films of all time. In this deceptively simple nearly wordless tale a young boy discovers a stray balloon which seems to have a mind of its own on the streets of Paris. The two become inseparable yet the world's harsh realities finally interfere. With its glorious palette and allegorical purity the Academy Award-winning The Red Balloon has enchanted movie lovers young and old for generations.System Requirements:LENGTH: 34 minutes Format: DVD MOVIE Genre: CHILDREN/FAMILY UPC: 715515028820 Manufacturer No: CC1746DDVD Amazon.com: Stills from The Red Balloon (Click for larger image) Customer Reviews Average Rating: Rating: - 42 Years Ago I saw this movie for the first time over 42 years ago, in 1967. I cried then. When I saw it again, yesterday, I cried again. It makes you happy; it makes you sad, and then it makes you happy again. An absolutely beautiful movie. It allows us to look into the mirror and ask, "Are YOU the kid with the balloon, or are YOU one of the OTHER kids?" For 34 minutes, you're on an emotional roller coaster. Hang on. It's worth the ride. The DVD was perfect. Outstanding color. Looks like it was made yesterday. No scratches, and no problem with sound. Thanks, Amazon, for the trip back into yesteryear !!! There is some speaking in French (I think) with written English translation, but it doesn't detract from the movie. This movie doesn't need a single word to be said !! Rating: - Red Balloon DVD I had not seen the film since I was a child and was delighted with the opportunity to see it again. Great little story. Rating: - Excellent Movie I watched this movie as a child, and I still love it. Beautifully filmed in Paris during the 1950's, it's a masterpiece of art for all ages. Rating: - a nostalgic ride like many, this movie was a staple in my elementary school classes...and for good reason. the innocence of the story and the purity in which it is told, that's something only children can fully appreciate without critical analysis. now that we're all adults, it's hard to appreciate it on that same level, but the movie is still great for a nostalgic ride back into time. get this, watch it and try to remember what it was like to be that young again... Rating: - timeless I was babysitting my friend's son when she told me to watch this movie with him because he loooves it. The both of us where so mezmerized byt his movie, that we sat there, completely silent throughout the whole movie and just enjoyed! I felt like my friends kid, a 3 year old in awe about a movie so simple and wpnderful, it doesn't even need much dialogue to capture it's beauty! Well done! a classic! see more