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The Adventures of Milo & Otis Actors: Shigeru Tsuyuguchi, Kyôko Koizumi, Dudley Moore Director: Masanori Hata Number of Items: 1 Picture Format: Pan & Scan Format: Color, Closed-captioned, Dolby Audience Rating: G (General Audience) Running Time: 76 minutes Studio: Columbia/Tristar Studios Region Code: 1 Product Group: DVD Release Date: 2004-02-03 Buy from Amazon |
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From Amazon.com Japanese filmmaker Masanori Hata made this above-average family film about a dog and a cat--friends with a tendency to make mischief--who go on an unanticipated adventure when one is rushed downriver and the other follows. Hata, who took four years to complete the work, relies on purely cinematic storytelling techniques (these animals don't have human voices on the soundtrack), making the film an international favorite. Dudley Moore narrates, but the film works because Hata's filmmaking fundamentals are so good. Kids love this, but adults can easily appreciate and enjoy it, too. --Tom Keogh |
 "DELIGHTFUL FAMILY TALE"THE ADVENTURES OF MILO AND OTIS is an Americanized version of a venerable Japanese film about the escapades of an orange tabby and a pug nose pup. Long before CGI gave us talking animals a'la BABE, STUART LITTLE, RACING STRIPES, etc., this thoroughly delightful film offers us Dudley Moore narrating the tale of a mischievous cat who finds himself in a box floating down the river, and all the assorted creatures he encounters. Meanwhile, Otis the pup is in hot pursuit of his feline friend. Relying on Moore's competent narrative, the film focuses on the antics of the animals, luscious photography and a general sense of good natured animal fun. Kids will delight in the misadventures and we adults can bask in becoming kids again with this underappreciated gem. "Good Stuff!"What a sweet movie. I am an animal lover and did not find this movie harmful to animals in any way. Kids and adults alike will fall in love with Milo, Otis and their new friends as they take an unexpected journey. It's an absolute delight. Ignore the negative reviews and buy it for your family today. "The Adventures of Milo and Otis"This has got to be the BEST children/parent video around. My husband and I actually rented this as adults several years ago prior to having our son and loved it. I searched around and could only find it here at Amazon and was thrilled. It came quickly and in good shape! The story is all animals with the narration by Dudley Moore. It is quite an adventure for these two stars - an orange tabby and a pug. My 2 1/2 year old son adores it and the best thing is that after watching it every day for the past two weeks I want to see it again too! You can't say that for most of the videos we get stuck watching. You will be hands down pleased by purchasing this video. Enjoy!Seattle,WA "Great movie."I recieved this movie many years ago in the vhs version from my aunt, I forgot how much I love this movie becuase I put it away and 12 years passed (I am 18 now) and I decided to watch it for old time sakes. Needless to say, I feel in love with it again so I've decided to buy the dvd to ensure that my future children will have the chance to watch this masterpiece someday. "real life entertainment for children"Wouldn't it be great to see live animals in curious situations instead of claymation or cartoons? Well, this is it. I purchased this film for my 3 year old nephew because I wanted him to have a program to watch that dealt with living things. I found this to be a sweet movie and he really enjoys it. It actually makes him think, not just stare at the tube. Thanks, Andrea S. |