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Singing Ringing Tree, The (aka Das Singende Klingende Baumchen)To win the love of beautiful but conceited princess, a prince sets out to search for the Singing Ringing Tree which she deeply craves. He finds it in an enchanted garden which is ruled by an evil dwarf. The dwarf gives him the tree, subject to one condition - the prince must win the princess' love before nightfall. If he should fail, he will be transformed into a bear... and this comes to pass.
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Average User Rating: 80% (6 Reviews) | |
| 5 / 5 | Happy Days from Behind the Sofa
Ian Spencer (Solihull) - 13 June 2007 Definitely of an era: I don't think anyone has quite been able to pigeon-hole this one, naive and tacky at one end with simple scenery, dodgy acting and shoddy costumes, yet it captured a real sense of fantasy and atmosphere. It is rather a shock to discover the series (now presented in one part as the original film) was in colour, I am sure everyone's memory was of a hazy black and white blur, perhaps a little of the atmosphere is lost, but the DVD capture is now bright and vibrant and fitting for the fairy tale world. The sound track is a little wobbly in parts, with some noticeable background hiss, but nothing that detracts too much from the viewing. The story is that of a spoilt princess being courted by a prince from a foreign land. The princess asks for the Singing Ringing Tree as proof of his love. Suffice to say, a search ensues, rash promises are made and the dwarf king of a magical land with a bad line in fist-shaking acting turns the prince into a bear having a bad hair day. The princess is brought to the land and... well you can see for yourself. That bridge into the magic kingdom still makes me nervous. You need to suppress modern cynicism when watching an old series like this, but it still works: not sure what age children would appreciate it though. It didn't destroy my happy memories of this childhood experience. No extras worth mentioning: just a stilted interview with the princess, with a few snippets of information about the making.... Read Full Review » |
| 5 / 5 | A film that puts a number of modern epics to shame
Ms. R. E. C. Pressler "tinuviel23" (Yorkshire, UK) - 25 September 2007 I only spotted this film on on an off chance - while looking through fantasy dvds and upon reading some reviews decided to give it a try. Being of a younger generation I'd never heard of the singing ringing tree and in spite of it's old fashioned special effects it holds a greater magic than a number of modern epics. It reminded me instantly of Hans Christian Andersen and the brothers Grimm in that there is far more sinister element to it, which may be likened to the old fairy tales. It appears to be somewhat of combination of the snow white/rose red story and the original beauty and the beast story with perhaps a little of Rumpelstiltskin added into the mix. A young prince courts the favour of a beautiful princess, but she refuses his advances until she is brought the singing ring tree. The prince sets off on a quest to find it, travelling to the ends of the earth where he finds a hidden land. There he meets a malicious dwarf who gives him the tree on condition he wins the princesses' love by sunset. If he fails the task he will turn into a bear and reside in the hidden land.. ... Read Full Review » |
| 5 / 5 | Childhood revisited
Sussman Pro "Sussman" (London) - 3 June 2007 For those who know this film, it will bring back the thrill of life from behind the sofa, a strange tale. It would nice to know in this world of game boys etc if the children of today see and feel this tale to the fullest, thier imaginations could work, instead having computer generated pieces of rubbish. Give this DVD a try. |
| 3 / 5 | cult
Michael Cattee (Melbourne,Victoria,Australia) - 21 June 2008 Now live in Australia and I have introduced this film to many kids over here who are totally in love with this and watch it over and over.Think we are all in our late forties early fifties who remember this and for some reason it has a hold on everyone who saw it.In london about five years ago there was a radio programme about it saying there is now a cult following,check a web sight.They were likening it to fascism and really weird stuff but admitted it was crazy fun.Leave CGI behind people,forget expensive productions and wallow in this time old fantasy,kids five six etc will love it.... Read Full Review » |
| 3 / 5 | Memories are made of this ......
J. Davighi (London) - 3 July 2007 I have not yet purchased the DVD (hence 3 stars from memory) although its on my wish list. However I still recall watching this first time around 40 odd years ago (?) Definitely in black and white at the time, it still brings back disturbing memories, not sure why - it was clearly a fairy tale but with a more sinister edge than others at the time, it definitely drew you into the story. Will be interesting to see what today's children make of it. I'm not sure who this could be recommended to other than those who also remember it from long ago.... Read Full Review » |
RRP
£14.99
Release Date
31 March 2007
Price Range
£6.99 - £13.99