The Last Unicorn with Alan Arkin: DVD Cover
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The Last Unicorn Director: Jules Bass, Arthur Rankin Jr. Cast: Alan Arkin, Jeff Bridges, Mia Farrow, Tammy Grimes

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  • DVD Release Date: 02/06/2007
  • Original Release: 1982
  • Rating: Rated G
  • Sales Rank: 2,102

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Newly remastered 16x9 widescreen version; 5.1 and 2.0 Dolby Digital audio; English and Spanish subtitles; "The Tail of the Last Unicorn" - minidocumentary; "Escape the Red Bull" - set top game; "Schmendrick's Magical gallery"; English closed captioning; Original trailer

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Disc #1 -- The Last Unicorn
1. Good Luck to You/Main Titles [4:59]
2. The Butterfly's Songs and Story [6:29]
3. The Search Begins [3:26]
4. Carnival Captors [1:43]
5. Schmendrick Can See Her [3:25]
6. Mommy Knows Best [2:59]
7. Freedom for All [5:58]
8. Going on Together [2:00]
9. Bands of Outlaws [5:48]
10. Rescue... And Another Companion [4:31]
11. The Red Bull [3:48]
12. "What Have You Done?" [2:17]
13. In King Haggard's Castle [5:35]
14. Settling In [2:44]
15. Now That I'm a Woman [3:45]
16. The Cat's Riddle [3:08]
17. That's All I've Got to Say [3:39]
18. What Makes the King Happy [4:38]
19. Memory of Wine [4:08]
20. Quest Through Time [4:34]
21. Victory and Liberation [4:42]
22. Separate Ways Home [3:16]
23. End Credits [1:07]

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There is real magic in this overlooked, cel-animated fantasy that was originally released in 1982 B.C. (Before Computers). Adapted by Peter Beagle from his own novel, The Last Unicorn is a more mature change of pace for directors Arthur Rankin Jr. and Jules Bass, the creators of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer and other stop-motion holiday perennials. Mia Farrow puts her heart and soul into the voice of a unicorn, who is stunned to overhear that she may be the last of her kind and ventures from her enchanted forest to discover what became of her brethren. Alan Arkin adds his own magic to the hapless Schmendrick, an aspiring wizard, who accompanies the unicorn and transforms her into human form. Jeff Bridges is the voice of Prince Lir, son to the wretched, aptly named King Haggard, who has corralled all the unicorns ("but one") into the sea for his amusement. This film's G rating is generous; PG might be more appropriate. The ferocious Red Bull who does the King's bidding may upset younger viewers, and the scattered mild profanities may give parents pause. Themes of loss and regret might also be too sophisticated for the preschool set. Jimmy Webb composed the hit-and-miss songs performed by America. The voice cast also includes Angela Lansbury in a villainous role as the keeper of a fraudulent circus of so-called mythical beasts. Robert Klein flits in and out of the film as a jive-talking butterfly. Japanese animators account for the film's anime look, which was not as mainstream in 1982 as it is today. Donald Liebenson, Barnes & Noble

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Wonderful, but not for the very youngby Anonymous

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February 29, 2008: This is a brilliant adaptation of Beagle's book -- I loved it when I saw it as a kid, and can't wait to share it with mine, when they get a little older. The themes and overall tone of the book are beautifully preserved, which means it's awfully creepy and stressful in places. I can't wait to see it again, now that it's available on DVD!

Watch it first before you give it to your kidsby Anonymous

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June 23, 2007: I saw this movie for the first time when it came out on television, in 1985. I was 4 years old. My dad taped it for me. He knew I loved Flight of Dragons and since that was my favorite movie, thought I would like this one too. I watched it on a dark rainy day in early spring. Bad idea! I cannot tell you how many nightmares I had from this movie and was unable to sleep well from how long. If your child is highly imaginative and/or sensitive, please don't let them see this until they are in their teens, b/c there are many, many disturbing and perverse elements in it. Not only that but the language and themes are somewhat difficult for a child to understand. So why my rating? For its audience, which should be teens to adults, it is a profound work of art that american animators just don't make anymore. It is true japanese anime, before it was known as such. Remember, just because something is animated doesn't mean its for kids!

This review was written about the DVD edition.


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