I am a little biased because this is the version I grew up on, but since re-watching it as an adult I still believe it captures the magic of the book better than any other version. Unlike the others, this version doesn't shy away from the spiritual aspects of the book. Despite apparent danger, this world is inhabited by magical beings who look after the river-folk. Also, even though this movie is for kids, it trusts it's audience to relate to the internal struggle between wanderlust and responsibilities. Both Mole and Toad share this struggle, but each handles it differently. This is a fantastic lesson for kids to learn. The animation is beautiful and looks like a painting come to life. The voice acting is also perfect. Overall, the presentation is great and the story is rich. This movie will enchant children and adults alike.

The book by Kenneth Grahame is a perfectly enchanting one, with the memorable characters and the beautiful story. This animated film is my favourite adaptation of the book, I thought it was beautiful and charming. The animation was splendid, exactly like I pictured it, the film is very true to the book and the music is very lyrical. My favourite scene has to be the one on the riverbank, beautifully done, and is one of my favourite parts of the book. But what made the film is the voice cast, Rik Mayall the standout as Toad, but Michael Palin, Alan Bennett and Michael Gambon voice their characters Rat, Mole and Badger respectively. They were advantaged by a well written script and assured direction. This was a perfect film, and anyone who hasn't seen it already, you will be enchanted by this. 10/10 Bethany Cox.

I have seen many different versions of the story based on Kenneth Grahame's book, and this is probably the best I've seen. You probably know the story already, but a Mole gets out of his hole and sees a river. He meets Rat and they have a picnic. They later meet Toad and he gets obsessed by motor cars. Finally they battle stoats and weasels to get Toad Hall back. The voice artists that are in this cartoon are just perfect for the four characters. These British actors are Alan Bennett as Mole, Monty Python's Michael Palin as Rat, Sir Michael Gambon as Badger, and my favourite actor and character of the cartoon, Bottom's Rik Mayall as Toad. Also starring The Vicar of Dibley's Emma Chambers as Gaoler's daughter and Vanessa Redgrave as Grandmother. Very good!

This version of "The Wind in the Willows" is the best one I have ever seen. It is very faithful to the book: The narrator is reading the book along, and the characters speak almost their exact lines from the book. Vannesa Redgrave as the Narrator is just lovely. Her voice is soothing and perfect to this story. If you are looking for a faithful adaptation of one of the most beautiful books ever written, check this version out. 10/10