VHS : The Aristocats [1970]

Rating: - Aristocats
This film has always one of my favourites from Disney, it certainly has one of the best soundtracks. If you have never seen this film then you should go ahead and buy this special edition, it will entertain both adults and children alike.

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Rating: - Still one of the best Disney Classics
I have never tired of this wonderful Disney Classic that will keep kids of this generation entertained just like it did when i was a kid.

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Rating: - Classic Wonderful Film
I didnt realise that this film was made so long ago!
I watched it in the mid 90's and thought it was new!
I loved it and the songs are great for kids to sing along to!
It brings back memories!
This is when I first started to love cats!!
Great film,
Best disney film made!
I cant belive its so cheap!

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Rating: - Quite enjoyable! Fun Disney masterpiece!
Disney's "The Aristocats" is probably one of the most underrated among all of them, in fact, every single Disney animated film to be released in the 1970's is remember to be cheap and bland, however, of the three main ones to be released, probably Robin Hood (1973) is the only one to be somewhat weaker. I think people and critics just have it against "The Aristocats" and "The Rescuers," not because they were bad, because they are certainly not, but because they came after Walt's death and they believed that nothing could ever stand up to his quality, although it must be stated, that the quality of his own films in the 1960's was very low. Starting with weak and bland tales as "101 Dalmatians," The Sword in the Stone" and "The Jungle Book" were far less interesting than "The Aristocats," "The Rescuers," or even those from the so called "dark age," titles such as "The Fox and the Hound" and "The Black Cauldron." "The Aristocats" is the story of a family of cats, Dutchess and kittens Marie, Berlioz and Toulouse, destined to inherit the fortune of Madame Adelaide Bonfamille. The old woman foreshadows her passing and decides it is time to prepare her will so that her beloved cats will be taken care of. However, when Edgar, the greedy butler overhears the conversation between Madame and her faithful lawyer, Edgar decides to do the impossible to be the one to inherit the first term, for this he decides to catnap the 4 kittens and send them far away so that they'll never be heard from again. His plan works and the kittens are sent away, still alive and missing their kind mistress, the four embark on a journey through the wild countryside of France, back to their home in Paris.

The story is classic Disney, and the film may be accused of being very similar to "101 Dalmatians," however, this one is indeed 101 times better. The Aristocats is more artistic, more colorful and with more memorable characters like the good Thomas O'Malley Cat and his band of jazz-playing felines. The Aristocats is somewhat more of an interesting story, it doesn't revolve only on the characters running back and forth with the villain after them, but it involves fun scenes with Edgar making sure his plan works and he seems to think a bit better than Cruella DeVil, although not making such an impact as the famous villainess.

The Aristocats is superior to 101 Dalmatians, yet this film is treated as if it was the worst Disney had ever released, when they themselves know that not even them can pull such quality today. Films like "The Aristocats" aren't being made anymore, good, clean comedy is over. Very sad for Disney. "The Aristocats" is highly recommended, however, the DVD is a bit poor.

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Rating: - Dated but classic tale of cats and co.
Kids films have moved on, partly to account for attention spans quickening, partly out of sympathy for the adults taking their kids to the cinema. This is an old style film on a very basic level.

Having said that, my 3 year old loves it and watches it over and over again. The story isn't the main attraction; that is some very watchable characters and images, and that's what he goes for. The songs are catchy, and kids love them.

Perhaps a little limited for the older kids who expect a bit more in terms of story and action these days, but the younger ones who just want to see some familiar and fun characters will love it.