In a magazine about Disney that i read recently, this animation was considered like an awful sh.t, totally shameful and disastrous.. On the other hand, my watching was rather peaceful and interesting. Maybe the fact that i still haven't watch the original explains my attitude but it would be only marginal. OK : the start is a bit rough because we catch up Bambi and his father just after mom/wife death in winter… We don't know more and it's true that Bambi doesn't seem particularly affected by such a loss…If we put that apart, however, the movie is rather good : it's just about 1 hour so it's rather quick ; The passing of seasons, winter trough summer, is beautifully done : the colors are vivid and for one time, the songs echo to the ambiance ! The characters are well drawn, especially to read their feelings as for humans. The story focuses about Bambi learning the ropes to become the future king : we can regret the 1st rank seat but Bambi seeks also a connection with his distant father and the way to be brave. The most important is that Bambi has a lot of friends (cute Thumper !) to help him and have fun so i believe every little kid can have fun with it ! For sure, bigger children and maybe grown ups could be easily bored but that's not the point as the movie is not for them !

I believe it has been a good 8 years or so since I last got around to watching this, do not be fooled - this is a movie that should be watched with your heart, I tell people this constantly who nay say and give it poor ratings due to it having less action than the first, this movie had a tremendous impact on me, I started seeing the love in other people thanks to the influence this had on me, words don't do it justice, this is the best movie ever made, and I'm not even sure if I've seen it all or at all, maybe a trailer... No I don't think so, for if I had not seen this masterpiece how could I so confidently say it is superior to the first movie? Exactly.

Bambi II (2006) ** (out of 4) After the death of his mother Bambi finds himself all alone but his father, The Great Prince, agrees to take care of him until Spring. Once Spring arrives it's time for Bambi to find a doe to raise him but soon the two deers begin to bond.BAMBI II is a rather weird film as it's part sequel and part remake of the original but no matter what you want to call it the thing is just downright boring. I will admit that the animation is quite good. Certainly not as great as the original but I think there is some good stuff to be seen here and especially some of the early stuff in the snow. These early scenes, look wise, are certainly the highlight of the picture.The story itself is rather weak and predictable as we get a pinch of THE LION KING thrown in. Another problem are the characters who are just copies of the original movie and they just can't get that same magic. I think the film tries extremely hard to be cute but it just forces that on the viewer. BAMBI II isn't a horrible movie but it certainly can't compare to the original.

I honestly wasn't expecting Bambi 2 to be as good as it was. I found it it sweet, funny and adorable. The original Bambi is not only one of my favourite Disney movies, but one of my favourite movies ever. I thought this a very worthy sequel, well it was more of a midquel really, if a tad rushed in places. I liked the fact that they focused on Bambi and his father, after his mother dies, and the story itself was very sweet and well crafted. The animation was beautiful here, not quite as splendid as its predecessor. I have seen sequels like FernGully 2 and Secret of NIMH 2 where the animation is dull, tacky and choppy. Here it was colourful, vibrant and fluid, just look at the wondrous backgrounds. And I absolutely loved the soundtrack, that alone contributed to the film's charm. Of course I do slightly prefer the original's music, but the soundtrack here was so pleasant to the ears. The characters were every bit as likable as they were in the first- Bambi if you forgive the fact his facial expressions were overdone at times, was still adorable and appealing, and Thumper is hilarious. If there is one thing I prefer over the original, it is that the sequel is funnier than the original. The original, while having some very funny moments was more of a tearjerker and a genuine one it was too. In the sequel, there are five or six funny bits in the first fifteen minutes alone. The voice acting was most impressive, special mention must go to Patrick Stewart, who was perfect as the Great Prince. My final verdict is that it isn't quite as good as the stunning original, but along with King Of Thieves and Enchanted Christmas, this is in the top 5 of my favourite sequels. A solid 8/10 Bethany Cox