@@yatzyart I must say, outside of Disney, this is the better adaptation; and it's surprising that the sequel (Willows in Winter) had very little adaptations; and the only reference to the sequel Book to be found with Disney is when it ended with Toad's new obsession being planes, as Rat, Mole and McBadger were celebrating New Year's Day. I think it's best to say Rik Mayall should be best remembered as Mr. Toad, moreso than Drop Dead Fred.
I don't think I could ever empathise how much I love this film. And years I have dreamed for a Blu-ray or some HD version of the film to be released. Although some detail is lost, this AI upscale is the next best thing. Thank you!
@@spacedinvaders I upscale films myself. The smoothed together linework and loss of detail when the characters are smaller is a dead giveaway that it's upscaled with AI. Not only that, but also the blotches of weird grainy textures that show up in the background from time to time.
always some stories that people carry with them throguh life ,even if not thinking on them.. it dont spark as much resonance for me with this one but it do make me smile and feel some faint echo's of some day of yore lost in the mists of memories turned to vague mists.. that do how ever remind me of another story i.. think ,was a book before it was turned into a 'episodic' summer thing for kids.. ''mirror mirror'' hmm
That's amazing! This is just about my favourite animation of all time - all the artwork is beautiful, and captures the atmosphere of the story to perfection.
I remember seeing the Making Of a while ago, and it was a fascinating glimpse into the work and care that went into every aspect of it. I take my hat off to you! My family and I watch it every Christmas. I have never seen Willows in Winter - I have to admit that I’m so fond of the original that I’ve been a bit wary of the sequel! Did you work on that too?
@@philipjennings3490 yes I did, It's just as good, its the same production and voices, the bit when the red plane flies under the bridge, that was me. I got it because it was the difficult bit, the first bit of computer animation used in the UK.
@10:26 Mole needs to learn some manners . It's rude to try to take over someone else's things . Especially when they were kind enough to give you a ride and something to eat . In contrast, Rat was much more forgiving of Mole's bad behavior than he deserved .
you have to admit toad and lord flashart are a little bit similar in personality to each other. imagine if toad called the policeman a pleb like andrew mitchell did lol
and before anyone wants to be a kill joy , yes we all know moles be blind when in the sun.. as they are nearing to lose their eyes evolutionary ,but this is a fable world where all creatures only needs to 'want' it to have eyes and tongues to see and speak ;) mm...this reminds me of a little part of the book that made me sort of sad though as a youth... the mole forgot where his home was it took them kind of a lot of adventures to stumble over it agen , and for as much he needed to explore in the books at least it was clear he left a piece of his heart still in his perhaps quaint but cozy and warm burrow.
I worked on this, it was the best version, best screenplay, score and voices especially ... I'm obviously biased but didnt enjoy the other animations as much as this version, cheers
Britain at it's VERY BEST! 😃🇬🇧❤
Now who's here to rewatch this in this year 2023? I did remember I watched it before, but I can't remember when 😊
In memory of Rik Mayall (the voice of Mr. Toad). May he RIP.
It was a pleasure to have worked with Rick though I never met him, I was a cell painter, cheers
@@yatzyart I must say, outside of Disney, this is the better adaptation; and it's surprising that the sequel (Willows in Winter) had very little adaptations; and the only reference to the sequel Book to be found with Disney is when it ended with Toad's new obsession being planes, as Rat, Mole and McBadger were celebrating New Year's Day.
I think it's best to say Rik Mayall should be best remembered as Mr. Toad, moreso than Drop Dead Fred.
R.I.P Sir Michael Gambon 1940 - 2023.
Amen to that.
I don't think I could ever empathise how much I love this film. And years I have dreamed for a Blu-ray or some HD version of the film to be released. Although some detail is lost, this AI upscale is the next best thing. Thank you!
@@spacedinvaders I upscale films myself. The smoothed together linework and loss of detail when the characters are smaller is a dead giveaway that it's upscaled with AI. Not only that, but also the blotches of weird grainy textures that show up in the background from time to time.
always some stories that people carry with them throguh life ,even if not thinking on them..
it dont spark as much resonance for me with this one but it do make me smile and feel some faint echo's of some day of yore lost in the mists of memories turned to vague mists..
that do how ever remind me of another story i.. think ,was a book before it was turned into a 'episodic' summer thing for kids.. ''mirror mirror'' hmm
I love this movie manage to find it on dvd and still watch it ❤
I've loved this movie since I was a child❤
So nice to hear, I was a cell painter
in memory of Badger (the #2 dumbledor actor) 😔🖤⚜
Michael Gambon!
Nooooooooooo 😢😢😢😢
"Toad! You shall hang!"
No, that was Willows In Winter from 1996.
I love how Toad is basically a criminal.
Needs a million views
I worked on this as a cell painter and checker ;] the clarity of this version is lush!
That's amazing! This is just about my favourite animation of all time - all the artwork is beautiful, and captures the atmosphere of the story to perfection.
@@philipjennings3490 Its my favourite adaptation of the book, and my favourite project. have you seen Willows in Winter?
I remember seeing the Making Of a while ago, and it was a fascinating glimpse into the work and care that went into every aspect of it. I take my hat off to you! My family and I watch it every Christmas. I have never seen Willows in Winter - I have to admit that I’m so fond of the original that I’ve been a bit wary of the sequel! Did you work on that too?
@@philipjennings3490 yes I did, It's just as good, its the same production and voices, the bit when the red plane flies under the bridge, that was me. I got it because it was the difficult bit, the first bit of computer animation used in the UK.
@10:26 Mole needs to learn some manners . It's rude to try to take over someone else's things . Especially when they were kind enough to give you a ride and something to eat . In contrast, Rat was much more forgiving of Mole's bad behavior than he deserved .
you have to admit toad and lord flashart are a little bit similar in personality to each other. imagine if toad called the policeman a pleb like andrew mitchell did lol
and before anyone wants to be a kill joy , yes we all know moles be blind when in the sun.. as they are nearing to lose their eyes evolutionary ,but this is a fable world where all creatures only needs to 'want' it to have eyes and tongues to see and speak ;)
mm...this reminds me of a little part of the book that made me sort of sad though as a youth... the mole forgot where his home was it took them kind of a lot of adventures to stumble over it agen , and for as much he needed to explore in the books at least it was clear he left a piece of his heart still in his perhaps quaint but cozy and warm burrow.
I’m watching this from 22nd January 2024
Muito lindo 😅
Who rembers coach king
40:15
46:05 do you think those rats are ratty’s mates from the voyage?
Did not like this version very much
More of a fan of the Cosgrove Hall version?
@@thomaswalsh8726then again, I think it was comment made out of rhetorical question like “boy, didn’t I like this version so much, did I”
I worked on this, it was the best version, best screenplay, score and voices especially ... I'm obviously biased but didnt enjoy the other animations as much as this version, cheers
@@scoutart1508 Well, you do have good point there.
@@yatzyart Wow, that's very interesting to know you worked on the film.