It's even sadder watching Charlotte die ever since her voice actress Debbie Reynolds passed away. Plus there's irony: Charlotte died knowing her children would be born safely while Debbie died from the shock of finding out her daughter had just died herself.
This movie is significant to me. I grew up without much education, no father figure or any real prospects (coupled with a physical handicap). Still, I did my best, taking whatever opportunity came along to better my situation. Even so, I could never fully support myself---I've been borderline homeless twice in my life. To cut to the chase, I had befriended an elderly couple who allowed me to do work for them in exchange for some pocket money. The husband was the one I did the most for (the wife somewhat counted me as a pest, but tolerated me). After several years, the husband died. The wife kept me around. After we'd gotten to know one another, we became very close (for perspective, she bought me a house just so I'd be closer to her and provided me with a trust fund to ensure I'd keep it). She saved my life, having no real reason to do so---she was a doctor and her husband had been a priest; I was nothing. So, in the context of this movie, I was Wilber---I did nothing to be deserving of anyone's time/assistance that I didn't earn through work. The wife, for me, was Charlotte---she saved me out of the goodness of her heart/a desire to do something she considered worthwhile with what was rest of her life. :3
We read this book when I was in second grade and then we got to choose which of the two films we'd watch. I chose this one and the other kids complained at first because it's the old one, but then they ended up loving it. When the part came on where Fern sings to Wilbur, everyone turned around and looked at me because the only reason they even knew it was because I would sing it all the time on the playground.
Definitely one of the best stories of all time. I love this story adapted into this film. The themes about life this story provides are life changing, and positively influential.
This movie holds a special place in my heart. Sure, it's not "radiant" or "terrific", as you pointed out, but its humbleness adds to the charm. I grew up with this movie, and it's one my mom and I both adore. As a person who is deathly afraid of spiders, I'm so happy that there's a spider character out there that I actually love. Charlotte is lovely, and Debbie Reynolds' performance was just perfect. Her death makes me choke up or cry every time. I can't say the same about the live action Charlotte, though. She's terrifying. 8C I personally don't feel like the songs were trying to be like Disney, but I agree that some of them weren't necessary. I will say that the songs are very catchy, and none of them are particularly bad. I also tend to forget that this is a Hanna Barbara movie. It really does stand out on its own compared to the other movies/shows the company has done. I'm glad you gave this movie some attention. I've also seen the sequel, and somehow I don't think you'll have as many positive things to say about that movie as you had with this one.
berrypie11 we need more “humble” kids movies more than ever! 😇 Especially with EVERY animated studio trying to be more like the loud and obnoxious illumination films than the gentle and elegant Disney/ Pixar films. 😠
I have a Tarantula named Fozzy Bear (after the Muppets character) and he's pretty much a male Charlotte, he comes out to look at me, he sometimes waves, (literally) and he's just Charlotte but male, a tarantula, brown, fuzzy, and silent.
True, how well the performance was of Charlotte in this movie might be why many consider it a beloved classic. As for the sequel I hear you're doing next, best of luck. I somewhat remember the sequel from back when I was a little girl, and even then, mostly remember that I didn't care much for it.
I still have a VHS copy of the movie, and, looking back, it is still charming and very heartfelt as it does manage to be faithful to the source material as possible.
jonny pepperston that's Animal Farm you're talking about. This film that Issac is reviewing is based on the 1955 novel(Charlottes Web). Probably someone like you would request him from Parteon and hope he would make a review of the 1954 animated film based on the novel with the same name from 1945 sometime.
@@martianimperialcouncil9194 WHat joke? Don’t you understand how frustrating it is to see random on the internet who don’t understand the difference between “The Black Cauldron” and “Babe”. Just because they’re all pigs, doesn’t mean they’re all related. Frankly, that’s kinda racist…
More reviews based on my favorite animal? You’re making this the best year of the pig, ever! (And because I cannot resist showing off some knowledge, Charlottes middle and last name is clearly an homage to her scientific name)
It should be noted it is a second adaptation of the same book. The exact events of the story are closer than the previous movie and it isn't a musical. Much like *Charlie and the Chocolate Factory* is not a remake of Willy Wonka, but a more faithful translation of Roald Dahl's story.
The soundtrack to this film is part of my childhood as my sister played it over and over so she could get to sleep. I used to have her baby monitor in my room so I could hear it be played
1920 or 1930 is a bit harder time to animate, just look at the old mickey mouse vhs or Felix the cat, it has strange imagery, (cuz of poor animation back den) and stuff. Also look at the old King Kong movie, it was kinda odd and weird.
When I was a kid.. I’d always ask to watch charlottes web with my family to the point were they not only got REALLY sick of it, but when the live-action one came out and we were watching it my dad(over the phone) when mom told him what we were watching was like “again?! With THAT movie?!”
13:29 Funny enough, this is the only song that came directly from the book, just with some minor alterations. Kinda like "There's no earthly way of knowing" from WWATCF or all Oompa Loompa songs from CATCF
i loved the movie as a kid hell i even have the book. i'm 20 and still love it and the sequel...even if it is a bit weird..I also remember seeing the 2006 remake in theaters. i credit this movie among other things to my love for agriculture and homesteading. I realized while rewatching clips that you sympathize with Fern as a child but as an adult you realize the harsh reality of farm life.
I remember seeing this film back in elementary school... I had completely forgotten about it until watching your review of it. Damn... this movie is nice...
Skyler Maves you said that it’s a remake not another adaptation of the book there is a difference between the two thing (to be honest i'm not sure if the live action movie is remake or another adaptation)
@@detectivewobbuffet2778 The film isn't a musical, and it matches the exact events of the book more closely. It's obviously a second adaptation, with the additional comic relief of a group of crows who're too dumb to realise the scarecrow is straw.
Pig Movies.... Hmmmm...... Do you mean stuff like.... Babe the Pig (Obviously)... Gordy.... Porco Rosso (Oh... you did that already...) Animal Farm (Of Course)
I love this movie, haven't watched the original until in 2020 I watched it. It was a very good and sad movie and the ppl who were making it were serious about the story, then the sequel came out, I never watched it, and I'm glad I didn't. But even as my year younger self I understood the dark stuff in movies unlike most kids. The songs are good, the story is good, the ending made me shed a tear, the art was outstanding, and most importantly the movie is one of the best animated movies from the 70s that I've ever seen. Charlotte was a good character, the rat was neutral, (pretty much kinda mean but ok) and all the other animals are just there for fun. I read the book in 4th grade and as a young boy I watched the live action movie, having known that the person who voiced Charlotte passed, I was sad cuz this was just a great movie. Let's just forget the 2nd movie even exists and enjoy this movie and the book
Me too is one of my favorite movies of all time and surely one of the most underrated of all time I can guarantee that because this movie made me cry it made me laugh and it made me think of life and I give it a thumbs up for that👍
Wow I didnt know Once Upon a Forest was made by Hanna-Barbara!. Anyways I know I'm a bit late to this review but thanks for reviewing one of my favorite movies of all time. I remember reading the book a long time ago and about the same time, I saw the vhs of this movie at a yard sale and I bought it and watched it, oh boy, just as the book made me cry, this movie also made me cry. I think it's because of this movie and the book that I really wanted to be a farmer as a kid.
9:30-9:34 “I know this pig isn’t even real, but that scene was the closest thing to turning me vegan.” -James (TheOdd1sOut) [Movies I thought were weird as a kid]
I would've sworn that the book was implying anytime she interacted with the animals, she was just imagining what they said. But that's just my opinion.
0:33 Not gonna lie, Wilbur's face here is so blursed - it reminds me of that Mickey Mouse costume with the closed mouth that I said "looked like he crapped his pants and realised he left the _Barney_ DVD in the living room".
I read the book last year at my local Goodwill and hope to revisit this animated classic again! Fun Fact: Author E.B. White hated this film adaptation of Charlotte's Web!
Watched the live action version on the way to a field trip in 5th grade me and my best friend at the time cried our eyes when the spider died 😂😂 Saw it again in 7th grade
can't wait in till you review Charlotte web 2, i love Charlotte web and i think it sequel is almost as good the first,really this how i would put it well i give Charlotte web a 100% rating, well for it sequel i give either an 80% or a 70% rating, can't wait to see what you think
It's even sadder watching Charlotte die ever since her voice actress Debbie Reynolds passed away. Plus there's irony: Charlotte died knowing her children would be born safely while Debbie died from the shock of finding out her daughter had just died herself.
Wait is that what happened?
It was Debbie Reynolds kids who talked her into voicing Charlotte .
@@gracekim25 Yep. Debbie Reynolds was Carrie Fisher's mother. She died the day after Carrie died
@@gugurupurasudaikirai7620
I heard it was a broken heart.
Wouldn’t surprise me.
One of a parent’s greatest fears is outliving their own children.
Charlotte’s death is genuinely hard to sit through both before and after Debbie’s death
This movie is significant to me. I grew up without much education, no father figure or any real prospects (coupled with a physical handicap). Still, I did my best, taking whatever opportunity came along to better my situation. Even so, I could never fully support myself---I've been borderline homeless twice in my life. To cut to the chase, I had befriended an elderly couple who allowed me to do work for them in exchange for some pocket money.
The husband was the one I did the most for (the wife somewhat counted me as a pest, but tolerated me). After several years, the husband died. The wife kept me around. After we'd gotten to know one another, we became very close (for perspective, she bought me a house just so I'd be closer to her and provided me with a trust fund to ensure I'd keep it).
She saved my life, having no real reason to do so---she was a doctor and her husband had been a priest; I was nothing.
So, in the context of this movie, I was Wilber---I did nothing to be deserving of anyone's time/assistance that I didn't earn through work. The wife, for me, was Charlotte---she saved me out of the goodness of her heart/a desire to do something she considered worthwhile with what was rest of her life. :3
I still wonder why Charlotte didn't just write, "Do not kill this pig!"
Probably too much for her to write.
Prolly the same reason Mufasa's ghost didn't straight up say "Scar killed me!" - it would be too easy a resolution.
We read this book when I was in second grade and then we got to choose which of the two films we'd watch. I chose this one and the other kids complained at first because it's the old one, but then they ended up loving it. When the part came on where Fern sings to Wilbur, everyone turned around and looked at me because the only reason they even knew it was because I would sing it all the time on the playground.
Definitely one of the best stories of all time. I love this story adapted into this film. The themes about life this story provides are life changing, and positively influential.
Charlotte might as well have been a poet, the way she talked.
This movie holds a special place in my heart. Sure, it's not "radiant" or "terrific", as you pointed out, but its humbleness adds to the charm. I grew up with this movie, and it's one my mom and I both adore. As a person who is deathly afraid of spiders, I'm so happy that there's a spider character out there that I actually love. Charlotte is lovely, and Debbie Reynolds' performance was just perfect. Her death makes me choke up or cry every time. I can't say the same about the live action Charlotte, though. She's terrifying. 8C I personally don't feel like the songs were trying to be like Disney, but I agree that some of them weren't necessary. I will say that the songs are very catchy, and none of them are particularly bad. I also tend to forget that this is a Hanna Barbara movie. It really does stand out on its own compared to the other movies/shows the company has done. I'm glad you gave this movie some attention. I've also seen the sequel, and somehow I don't think you'll have as many positive things to say about that movie as you had with this one.
You do realize the 2006 version is more realistic with Charlotte 0, right?
berrypie11 we need more “humble” kids movies more than ever! 😇 Especially with EVERY animated studio trying to be more like the loud and obnoxious illumination films than the gentle and elegant Disney/ Pixar films. 😠
I have a Tarantula named Fozzy Bear (after the Muppets character) and he's pretty much a male Charlotte, he comes out to look at me, he sometimes waves, (literally) and he's just Charlotte but male, a tarantula, brown, fuzzy, and silent.
Hey it's better than the sequel
Humbleness (even a little) is something that now most films completely lack, so more kudos to this animation.
I remember watching it as a child. The ending still brings me to tears of sadness and joy 😢😌
True, how well the performance was of Charlotte in this movie might be why many consider it a beloved classic. As for the sequel I hear you're doing next, best of luck. I somewhat remember the sequel from back when I was a little girl, and even then, mostly remember that I didn't care much for it.
I still have a VHS copy of the movie, and, looking back, it is still charming and very heartfelt as it does manage to be faithful to the source material as possible.
The only VHS I have is a Mars attacks copy cuz my mom likes that movie.
Sorry if that was off topic)
i never knew this movie had a deleted scene until now.
Me too
But I was disappointed when the pigs didn't take over the farm and rule it with an iron fist
jonny pepperston that's Animal Farm you're talking about. This film that Issac is reviewing is based on the 1955 novel(Charlottes Web). Probably someone like you would request him from Parteon and hope he would make a review of the 1954 animated film based on the novel with the same name from 1945 sometime.
@@TheOswards306 Never before have I seen someone completely miss a joke so badly.
@@martianimperialcouncil9194 WHat joke? Don’t you understand how frustrating it is to see random on the internet who don’t understand the difference between “The Black Cauldron” and “Babe”.
Just because they’re all pigs, doesn’t mean they’re all related.
Frankly, that’s kinda racist…
But Wilbur's too soft-hearted to rule the farm with an iron hoof.😩
More reviews based on my favorite animal? You’re making this the best year of the pig, ever!
(And because I cannot resist showing off some knowledge, Charlottes middle and last name is clearly an homage to her scientific name)
Oh my childhood! TT_TT I have missed you!
Look on the bright side...you're one year closer to joining charlotte
(╥﹏╥)
The first time I ever felt true sadness and learned something from it.
The book and movie were a big part of my childhood, and I enjoyed them both immensely.
This movie, the book, the live-action remake... Charlotte's Web was MY LIFE as an eight year old.
It should be noted it is a second adaptation of the same book. The exact events of the story are closer than the previous movie and it isn't a musical. Much like *Charlie and the Chocolate Factory* is not a remake of Willy Wonka, but a more faithful translation of Roald Dahl's story.
Dude, when I was a kid, I cried at Charlotte's death
Oh god, not that horrible sequel !!!
I remember this movie from my childhood. What happened to Charlotte at the end was so depressing.
The soundtrack to this film is part of my childhood as my sister played it over and over so she could get to sleep. I used to have her baby monitor in my room so I could hear it be played
Imagine in the middle of the night the I can talk song plays on that crunchy audio baby monitor and you just quick stop while up and get scared lol.
Now that you say that comment, Charlotte pretty much IS Mary Poppins in spider form.
I remember back when I was a kid I actually thought Charlotte was voiced by Julie Andrews.
@@gallibon1319 imagine Julie Andrews play the role
I used to have the DVD and this was a movie that somewhat taught me about death.
Honestly I grew up with death in movies, having watched a lot of dark movies. This movie was ok at first but it got sad easily.
I nearly cried at Charlotte's death as I am a spider lover and has a pet tarantula named Fozzy Bear.
Charlotte made me feel weird things as a kid...
And she still kinda does.
I mean I had a crush on frickin Baljeet from Phineas and Ferb so you’re doing okay XD
Actually, this movie looks like it was set in the 1920's or 1930's, $25 was probably worth alot more at that time than what it's worth today.
1920 or 1930 is a bit harder time to animate, just look at the old mickey mouse vhs or Felix the cat, it has strange imagery, (cuz of poor animation back den) and stuff. Also look at the old King Kong movie, it was kinda odd and weird.
@@smiley1722 They mean the story takes place at that time, like how _Turning Red_ was made in the 2020s but set in the 2000s.
7:27 - 7:40: OMG, Mind Blown!
9:20 wait...HOL UP! WAS THAT A JOJO REFERENCE?!
R.I.P. Richard M. Sherman (1928-2024), co-songwriter of this movie.
Funny thing, A. Cavaticus is the scientific name for Charlotte's species: a barn spider. They were pretty clever back then.
I just watched some of this movie. And now Media Hunter did a review. Cool.
Charlotte's Web... 1 of the MOST WELL-KNOWN stories in the history of Paramount & Nickelodeon.
Damn it, Charlotte's death still gets me all these years later.
When I was a kid.. I’d always ask to watch charlottes web with my family to the point were they not only got REALLY sick of it, but when the live-action one came out and we were watching it my dad(over the phone) when mom told him what we were watching was like “again?! With THAT movie?!”
Do you have the movie in french ?
@@marceldupont7083 nnnno?
@@livelybubbs6242 ☹️
@@marceldupont7083 why tho?
@@livelybubbs6242 Because I'm french and I didn't manage to find the full movie in french.
Debbie Reynolds didn't take a salary because her daughter and son talked her into doing it . Yes that would be Carrie Fisher.
had the vhs, so many good memories
I still have it
Ah good old Charlotte’s Web. I remember it as if it were only yesterday.
one of the best casting decisions for an animated film was the decision to cast Paul Lynde as Templeton. Perfection.
Wait. Charlotte was Debbie Reynolds?!
13:29 Funny enough, this is the only song that came directly from the book, just with some minor alterations.
Kinda like "There's no earthly way of knowing" from WWATCF or all Oompa Loompa songs from CATCF
a beloved childhood classic
Oh yeah and the dad is John Stevenson The voice of Mr. slate on the Flintstones
He also voiced Fancy Fancy in Top Cat
@@sarahmcmann5253 and many others for Hanna Barbera productions
i loved the movie as a kid hell i even have the book. i'm 20 and still love it and the sequel...even if it is a bit weird..I also remember seeing the 2006 remake in theaters. i credit this movie among other things to my love for agriculture and homesteading. I realized while rewatching clips that you sympathize with Fern as a child but as an adult you realize the harsh reality of farm life.
I remember seeing this film back in elementary school... I had completely forgotten about it until watching your review of it. Damn... this movie is nice...
Get nostalgic moments to every song . And thanks for saying who voice these behind each character.
Do you ever notice that the father sounds like Mr. Slate
I don't think that French man can use toilets anymore sadly. :'(
i own this movie and its still one of my favorites
The death of Charlotte is one of the saddest movie deaths ever! 😿
Can u review the sequel to Charlotte web
Raul Sandoval 25 that sequel sucks I used to own it
I noticed the voice actor for Wilbur sounds like Orson from Garfield and Friends. Did you notice that Media Hunter
Not gonna lie this is the best damn animated movie I ever watched as a child
I NEVER KNEW ABOUT THAT DELETED SCENE!!!
I had this VHS as a kid in the 90’s. And i still love it
If you want pigs then I recommend Porco Rosso. The protag is a pig and it's made by Studio Ghibli.
He already reviewed it
@@hoopaguy6685 He did?! Cool, gotta check it out.
I liked this, the book, and the live action remake. All three versions are great. I also don't mind the sequel but it's not as good as the original.
@Katie Lewis I know that's what I said
Skyler Maves you said that it’s a remake not another adaptation of the book there is a difference between the two thing (to be honest i'm not sure if the live action movie is remake or another adaptation)
@@detectivewobbuffet2778 The film isn't a musical, and it matches the exact events of the book more closely. It's obviously a second adaptation, with the additional comic relief of a group of crows who're too dumb to realise the scarecrow is straw.
I remembered watching this movie in 2nd grade.
Pig Movies.... Hmmmm......
Do you mean stuff like....
Babe the Pig (Obviously)...
Gordy....
Porco Rosso (Oh... you did that already...)
Animal Farm (Of Course)
Did you know the voice of Fern is also is also an animal activist
I watched this as a kid and I only recently learned that this was a HB picture and I still can't believe it is.
I love this movie, haven't watched the original until in 2020 I watched it. It was a very good and sad movie and the ppl who were making it were serious about the story, then the sequel came out, I never watched it, and I'm glad I didn't. But even as my year younger self I understood the dark stuff in movies unlike most kids. The songs are good, the story is good, the ending made me shed a tear, the art was outstanding, and most importantly the movie is one of the best animated movies from the 70s that I've ever seen. Charlotte was a good character, the rat was neutral, (pretty much kinda mean but ok) and all the other animals are just there for fun. I read the book in 4th grade and as a young boy I watched the live action movie, having known that the person who voiced Charlotte passed, I was sad cuz this was just a great movie. Let's just forget the 2nd movie even exists and enjoy this movie and the book
I love this movie
Me too is one of my favorite movies of all time and surely one of the most underrated of all time I can guarantee that because this movie made me cry it made me laugh and it made me think of life and I give it a thumbs up for that👍
I'm watching Charlotte's Web right now on prime video 📸! Blessings and Hugs 💖💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕!
Why does the guy on the right at 21:02 look like Hitler?
I noticed too
Avery was voiced by a young Danny Antonucci. Yeah.
Still have this on vhs
Same here
Wow I didnt know Once Upon a Forest was made by Hanna-Barbara!. Anyways I know I'm a bit late to this review but thanks for reviewing one of my favorite movies of all time. I remember reading the book a long time ago and about the same time, I saw the vhs of this movie at a yard sale and I bought it and watched it, oh boy, just as the book made me cry, this movie also made me cry. I think it's because of this movie and the book that I really wanted to be a farmer as a kid.
Did you saw the animation error 6:59
No what is it
Penelope is kinda pig related
I adore this movie, and I absolutely love Debbie Reynolds here! Her voice has elegance and charm, it could lull you to sleep. I miss you, Debbie 😔😢❤
9:30-9:34 “I know this pig isn’t even real, but that scene was the closest thing to turning me vegan.”
-James (TheOdd1sOut) [Movies I thought were weird as a kid]
Dammit I thought it was the 2006 versiom
Something tells me he’ll review eventually
That was decent...
You should review the live action version
Anyone has the movie in french ?
I would've sworn that the book was implying anytime she interacted with the animals, she was just imagining what they said. But that's just my opinion.
Excuse me, will there be a review of "Spider's web a pig's tale"?
Would be cool to see you review the 2006 live action one.
This is definitely the saddest movie Hanna-Barbera ever made
Wait, that rat voice sounds familiar.......it a character from a wacky races spin off, but who???????????????
It's Paul Lynde, he was The Hooded Claw in that spin off The Perils of Penelope Pitstop
My childhood was ruined when I learned that Wilbur was the voice of Dr Applecheeks
Can ya review bethellium? (Another webcomic)
Under the title in the opening credits, why does it say the year is 1972 when this film was released in 1973?
@Henrystrikesback I didn't know that
@Henrystrikesback ^^
I don’t like spiders but I love Charlotte she will always be the best character ever in my heart 😊
0:33 Not gonna lie, Wilbur's face here is so blursed - it reminds me of that Mickey Mouse costume with the closed mouth that I said "looked like he crapped his pants and realised he left the _Barney_ DVD in the living room".
8 08 is like the love bug 1969
How long before “old vs new”
Is the "overmuscular Frenchman" a reference to Gaston?
Maybe
Wait there’s a sequel?
Yeah there is and well it um different let just say that.
24:46 I was thinking more Aranea Serket myself.
Can you do Dino King?
@JurassicHero 3 You can watch it on youtube right now.
@JurassicHero 3 Yes really.
Loved that movie!
I read the book last year at my local Goodwill and hope to revisit this animated classic again! Fun Fact: Author E.B. White hated this film adaptation of Charlotte's Web!
The way when I was like four and saw this movie I was horrified of the RAT
21:01 So are we just gonna ignore the Hitler stache on the 4th guy?
& that's why you shouldn't have frogs around the house 4:20
Watched the live action version on the way to a field trip in 5th grade me and my best friend at the time cried our eyes when the spider died 😂😂 Saw it again in 7th grade
It’s surprising Hanna-Barbera produced this do you know the guys who created Tom and Jerry produce this
I love spiders I love pigs boom I love this movie
While I have seen both Charlotte's Web (1973) and Charlotte's Web 2: Wilbur's Great Adventure, I am most familiar with Charlotte's Web from 2006.
can't wait in till you review Charlotte web 2, i love Charlotte web and i think it sequel is almost as good the first,really this how i would put it well i give Charlotte web a 100% rating, well for it sequel i give either an 80% or a 70% rating, can't wait to see what you think
I have seen the 2005 live action movie. It was pretty good
My review:
Story: 6/10
Animation: 7/10
Characters: 7/10
Songs: 7/10
6/10
Is it just me, or does Fern's song make it seem like she's romantically interested in Wilbur?
WHAT THE HELL XD
To me it sounded like a Disney song- oh no the Charlotte's web sequel memories...