How could anyone justify removing "Time and Tide" from any portion of this movie? Unbelievable. No wonder no one wanted to see it in theaters. I can't imagine this movie without the ending song. It was the emotional gut punch that sent the film over the edge! It's amazing.
You have to remember... this was the 80s, and, these were the people who made Watership Down, a movie parents let their kids watch without thinking, just because it was animated, and ended with the hero of the movie dying and passing into the afterlife. You can only imagine the amount of unhappy calls and letters the company must have gotten from parents who had to hire psychiatric help for trauma, as well as those who's beliefs said animals had no souls having this disputed by the movie for their kids. All anyone has to do is listen to the lyrics of the song, and it's pretty apparent the same thing happened in this movie. So,. they removed the song, and left the fate of the dogs ambiguous.
While at a Brit Floyd tribute band concert, I was intrigued by clips used in the show from this movie. I didn’t know what it was, but I found it and, thinking I was prepared, I watched it. I believe it’s the best animation I’ve ever seen in my life; my mind felt reset, and the final scene nearly bored into my soul, with tears streaming down my face. Nothing has shaken me like that in a long time. This movie is a hidden gem-it’s a shame it’s so underappreciated. Rowf and Snitter will no longer suffer, not anymore ❤
I personally believe, when you hear the two gunshots at the end, and you think they missed, they didn't. I believe both dogs died, and the white mist was them crossing over to their own personal afterlife, finally having what they always wanted... freedom. The lyrics from the ending song, "Time and Tide" pretty much hint at this.
I prefer this extended sequence over that in the American release. There is a greater sense of tension regarding the island's reality and if Rowf and Snitter might get there.
I've read some comments though that even in the book, there is a suggestion that the rescue actually represented their entry into the afterlife, that their earthly lives had actually ended. I've not read the book myself, so am just reporting one interpretation that I've encountered.
I’ve left this cruel world behind
And I’ve found my peace of mind
I don’t feel no pain no more!
How could anyone justify removing "Time and Tide" from any portion of this movie? Unbelievable. No wonder no one wanted to see it in theaters. I can't imagine this movie without the ending song. It was the emotional gut punch that sent the film over the edge! It's amazing.
You have to remember... this was the 80s, and, these were the people who made Watership Down, a movie parents let their kids watch without thinking, just because it was animated, and ended with the hero of the movie dying and passing into the afterlife. You can only imagine the amount of unhappy calls and letters the company must have gotten from parents who had to hire psychiatric help for trauma, as well as those who's beliefs said animals had no souls having this disputed by the movie for their kids. All anyone has to do is listen to the lyrics of the song, and it's pretty apparent the same thing happened in this movie. So,. they removed the song, and left the fate of the dogs ambiguous.
the “i’ll get you there” will always make me sob
While at a Brit Floyd tribute band concert, I was intrigued by clips used in the show from this movie. I didn’t know what it was, but I found it and, thinking I was prepared, I watched it. I believe it’s the best animation I’ve ever seen in my life; my mind felt reset, and the final scene nearly bored into my soul, with tears streaming down my face. Nothing has shaken me like that in a long time. This movie is a hidden gem-it’s a shame it’s so underappreciated. Rowf and Snitter will no longer suffer, not anymore ❤
I personally believe, when you hear the two gunshots at the end, and you think they missed, they didn't. I believe both dogs died, and the white mist was them crossing over to their own personal afterlife, finally having what they always wanted... freedom. The lyrics from the ending song, "Time and Tide" pretty much hint at this.
I only just realized this! But as the song goes by and picks up in both beat and tone, the clouds and gray color slowly disappear over the island.
This cartoon RULED when I was a kid. 😅😅 My mom n dad rented it. We're all watching it n their jaws literally dropped from the cussin'. 😅😅😅😊😊
This made me cry
I prefer this extended sequence over that in the American release. There is a greater sense of tension regarding the island's reality and if Rowf and Snitter might get there.
In the book they are rescued
The bleeding hearts couldn't handle the real ending.
@@fatcat5817 wdym if the movie got released 5 years after the book got published
@nathanangel5036 they made adams change it to be published
I've read some comments though that even in the book, there is a suggestion that the rescue actually represented their entry into the afterlife, that their earthly lives had actually ended. I've not read the book myself, so am just reporting one interpretation that I've encountered.
@barrymoore4470 that's an interesting idea I've never thought about that, I wouldn't doubt it as a possibility it works very well
I pick the good ending! ^_^