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Rating:  - Looks great but...
A lot of thought evidently went into releasing this DVD. Unfortunately, the thinking was left to the wrong people, sales people not artists. As a result, what we get is a great publishing opportunity wasted. When opened, the box contained six coupons for unrelated cheap goods. There's also a small, irrelevant and unrelated book that's listed as one of the extras. The DVD then starts with a pile of adverts for other Disney films. When you finally get to the film the first thing you get is a banner to say that you getting an 'edited' version of the film (though the fact isn't mentioned on the packaging). It turns out that one of the original shorts has been dropped.
That being said, what are the good points? There are some, I think the quality of the transfer is one of the best so far; certainly superior to Saludos Amigos. The sound quality is good, though I don't have the equipment to make the most of it. Extras on Disney DVDs are (slowly) improving. This one includes three extra cartoons. For some reason, they still think that a Theatrical Trailer counts as a bonus. I'm not sure why.
Artistically, it isn't a Disney highlight (except perhaps 'Peter and the Wolf'). It's a sort of easy listening version of Fantasia.
There must be an absolute wealth of material in the Disney archives that could be included either on the DVD or in the box. I'm willing to bet there are plenty of individuals within the company who would love to organise it. My message to the Disney Corporation is to get the sales force out of the production seat and let the artists (and archivists) have a go. They could only make a better job of this year's animated releases. We know it can be done with new material (witness Tarzan and the forthcoming Toy Story package), go for it with the old stuff too.
Rating:  - Make Mine Music
I must say this is the most dissapointing Disney effort to date on DVD. To begin with they have edited out the first segnent of the movie. I have no idea why they would do that. Shame on you Disney! Furthermore the quality of the video and aaudio is berlow par. To add insult to injury, Disney all but forces you to wade through a bunch of previews before getting to the main feature. I am now thinking twice about buying any more DVD's from the mouse.
Rating: - Censorship in the Millenium!
Several years ago, when I watched this animated musical on the Disney channel, I was thoroughly entertained and couldn't wait for it to be released in video (this was before DVD.) Luckily, it was replayed a few years ago and I was able to tape it. I have enthusiastically shown it to my six and three-year old children and when their twin brothers are old enough to focus on TV, they may view it, too.
Apparently though, Disney feels that the 1940's version is too risque for my family, because, in addition to completely omitting the first vignette (The Martins and Hatfields, I believe ,) they also altered " All the Cats Join In" by removing the curved outline of the bust of the girl who jumps out of the shower.
I cannot imagine who decided that such an innocuous image should be removed- but it certainly concerns me that an innocent, entertaining cartoon was butchered.
So, my family watches the original version I taped from cable TV years ago. When it wears out, we'll have to settle for the "updated" year 2000 version.
Shame on you, Disney!
Rating: - make mine music
Disney should have EDITED VERSION printed on the cover to let people know they are not getting the original version of MAKE MINE MUSIC and MELODY TIME
Rating:  - Disney does it again!
I would just like to say that this is a great movie. However it should have been released in its original format...meaning the first segment should not have been cut. I don't understand the Disney company. They cut the first part of this movie ( the Hatfields and the Mccoys) but they still insist that the film is made up of ten shorts.HELLO? The film originally consisted of ten shorts; Now , however, it consists of nine.Why did Disney cut this first part for the home video release? Who knows? Too Violent? Then why is The Whale Who Wanted to Sing at the Met included? He got shot and went to heaven. (In the Martins and the Mccoys the entire family gets shot and goes to heaven where the story continues).The full length Make Mine Music has been aired on the Disney channel intact. Why wasn't it released that way on DVD. Disney could have utilized the parental control lock feature.Anyway, I don't think that would have been necessary because the first scene isn't violent at all. What is next? When Bambi comes to DVD will the Disney company cut the scene of Bambi's mother getting shot?
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