It's cute. My kids like it (as do I). My dd3 laughs through a couple of scenes (as do I). The movie fills in what happened after Bambi's mom dies until the spring before he gets twitterpated.
Man is back in this movie along with his dogs but luckily, this hunter is a bad shot.
I think I want to buy it, if even just for voice/singing talents. Kristin Chenoweth (The West Wing, Wicked) is Faline and Idina Menzel (Rent and Wicked) does Bambi's singing voice.
I'd say buy it! We bought it a few days after it came out. We actually watched it AFTER our son went to bed, lol. It's a really cute movie and I even teared up during a couple parts.
We got it as a Valentine's gift for DD3. She loves it. I must say that Patrick Stewart did an excellent job as the father. You can feel emotion in his voice. I watched it with DD and there were a few parts where I wanted to tear up. I thought that it was only because I was pregnant, but it is nice to know that others teared up as well. It is very touching. I must say that it is one of the better direct to dvd sequels.