THE PLOT THUS FAR
Join Babar, Celeste and Sephyr through the wild jungles to Elephantland where they take on the sinister Rhino Lord.
WHAT WE THOUGHT
Babar is a very young, and apparently reluctant, king at first, seemingly thrust into the position, and without Celeste as queen. This is completely different from the books where Babar, although chosen king, is mature by then; is the one who makes the elephant society “complex” and urban, etc.; and marries Celeste as soon as he becomes king and before he builds the city. Moreover, the “war” with the rhinos in Babar the Movie is more violent, so it is not as good for really young children, and it is inexplicable and apparently senseless, unlike the fight in Babar: King of the Elephants or the first books.
The DVD comes with no special features. However, it holds up on its own. The A/V Quality is on par with most SD kids releases. I just wish there was something more spectacular to be seen. In the end, I’d recommend a purchase to the curious.
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