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The first time that I saw this amazing film, I wasn't really paying much attention. I didn't notice the title, and I was casually glancing at the screen every now and then just waiting for something to happen. Then it did. Life just hasn't been the same since...

'Bambi Meets Godzilla' is almost two minutes filled with smiles and laughs. We start with the opening credits rolling on our screen while we see Bambi eating and simply standing there. The credits themselves are pretty funny. Then Bambi meets Godzilla, again, funny. We end with some written words and you will laugh once more.

This little animated film, in black and white, shows how easy it is to make an entertaining piece of work. Although there is a good chance you expect the events shown on the screen it is the timing that makes it funnier than it might be. The music plays a part as well. A hilarious comedy short created by Marv Newland (the credits tell you this and more).

Unimpressive visually, but this short was only made for one joke and the joke is funny. Better if you don't know anything about it before viewing it. Not worth running out and buying a video of, but worth checking out if you get the chance. EXTREMELY short (about 2 minutes).

7/10

A sweeping epic of monumental proportions, "Bambi Meets Godzilla" combines a lyrical script, stellar performances by the entire cast, the most outstanding special effects available at the time and a score which is a classic in its own right to produce a spectacle that is as memorable as it is lengthy. Not many movies can command an audience's attention for as long as "Bambi Meets Godzilla", but here the performances are so engaging, and the visuals so stunning, that it feels as if the movie is over almost before it has begun. Even so, it is just barely sufficient to contain the entire sweep of the grand drama it has embraced. Truly a magnum opus in every sense of the word.

Once upon a time there was a 7 year old boy who was staying up in front of the set well past his bedtime. What appeared to be anyway, was an innocuous introduction for a cartoon. An innocent fawn walked onto the screen,grazing so eloquently to the sound of the forest birds chirping so heavenly. So peaceful. Almost gracefully. What could possibly be more harmonious than this virginal rhythm of nature? What could...? What the...?! Where did that come from?! How could this be?! Where's my Mommy!?

BAMBI MEETS GODZILLA has long since been a cult classic and staple at cartoon/animation festivals. Well representative of the counterculture,it has won numerous accolades for best animated short in most quarters. If you haven't seen it yet, it is also featured on Cartoon Network every once in awhile. The last time I saw B.M.G. was about 11 years ago(long after the visceral assault on my prepubescent psyche)on the late nite show NIGHT FLIGHT. It was obviously an underground film,but since you can now find it at BlockBuster and buy it on Amazon.com, I'm not sure how the creators managed to sidestep(unlike you know who!) the Walt Disney Company. The film is no doubt groundbreaking(a relevant term)and had to be the inspiration for such artists as Tim Burton, Matt Groening,Mike Judge,Rob Zombie and Tre Parker to name a few. It's good to see that art can be a device as well as a form of expression.

I remember watching this short when it was bonus material for the video "Godzilla 1985." It was shown right before the feature presentation started. In the video, as "Bambi Meets Godzilla" was shown before "Godzilla 1985," which is the first Godzilla film I've watched, this cartoon was actually the first Godzilla I've encountered, strangely enough. For anything Godzilla-related, this cartoon was the first to bring it to me. What a first impression of Godzilla!

Seeing as this cartoon is very short (I wouldn't be at all surprised if the opening title and closing credits run longer than the body of the cartoon itself), there are probably more laughs per second here than anything else ever done. The music is perfect, the credits are hilarious and if I write much more, this comment will come dangerously close to taking longer to read aloud than the running time of the cartoon. Bambi should have prepared more for this meeting. Highly recommended.

Animated film at its 90-seconds best with a punch line that leaves you giggling as if you have just seen a raunchier moment in the renaissance comedy. I adore the way Rossini's pastoral music is being employed here. Canadian wry humor (and some brilliant animated film history) meet the Bambi ideals of our youthful dreams? You bet! It's like life with its insurance policies when it suddenly steps on your head. And this Godzilla ain't no Inoshiro Honda either! This film has elements of perfection: the simplicity of form, the brevity, the unexpected, the Aesopian morale of the story (ouch, what a punch!)and, best of all, that joyful touch of grouchiness without even being mean-spirited. **** out of 5 stars/or in the IMDB terms 8/10.

The first time I saw this movie was in the mid 70s. It was a small town theatre (Elora Gorge Cinema) that held about 120 people. It was part of a midnight show and sandwiched between Reefer Madness and the Beatles' Let It Be.

Everyone sparked up when Reefer Madness started so when Bambi made her appearance we were all pleasantly buzzed.

When Godzilla made his appearance we were all pretty much destroyed. That was the first (and one of the few) times I've seen people actually rolling in the aisles. Some people were still laughing 10 minutes later and afterwards, it always brought a smile to our faces when mentioned.

I've seen it a few times since then and it still cracks me up... even when I'm sober.

I rented this about 10 years ago with about 30 minutes of other cartoons after this, and this....well it delivers what it promises. The short must be around a minute long and it just consists of Bambi eating some grass, Godzilla's foot comes down and stomps him, we see a twitch in Godzilla's toe, and it's over. It was funny the first time I saw it because of how short and intense it was. After that, you realize it is just a really low budget, poorly animated short that has nothing, and anyone could make it. I have to give it at least partial credit because it was amusing, but the cartoons that follow are much better.

My rating: ** out of ****. 1 min.

Next to the original film with Raymond Burr this is the next best Godzilla movie. The film makers get right to the point. No time is wasted on worthless dialog. The Deer and giant creature meet and one of them wins, End of story roll credits. Vastly superior to the 1998 Godzilla full length feature film.

I first heard of this short film back in the late 90s. But it wasn't until 2008 when I finally saw this curious short on the internet. And surprising enough it was shorter than I expected it to be.

All these years I expected a lot more by the way the title goes. I mean even those who look at the title would guess what it's about. So can't say much since it's a short film.

Anyways not to give much away. I discovered why this is such an acclaim short animated film is that it's all animated by one person hand drawn frame by frame. Making it hard working effort that pays off at the end. I see very few short animations these days that are like this. Since a lot of things these days are done digitally. And even if this was done on computer, it be no different from what it is.

I can imagine the guy who did this whole short is mighty proud of himself that he's being remembered for a one of a kind animated short film. And this short isn't that hard to find if you know where to search for it.

So simple and tragic that it becomes charming, and a very unfair fight... And several versions were reproduced, technical qualities, but maintaining the same essential, create and simplistic...

I remember seeing this one years ago, and it's a classic! I think the title says it all.

The follow-up someone did (Bambi's revenge) doesn't quiet cut it for me. I just like to remember the original as it was.

And the credits... absolute classic!

Wow. Never before have I seen such an instantly funny, and yet so very very disturbed movie. Not to mention that it's barely even five minutes long. The animation is a little choppy, which can be excused due to it's age. But it gets its message across in less time than it takes to make a cup of coffee, which is quite a feat for a movie. And I know its kind of bizarre, but that seems to be the very point. After all, its Bambi meets Godzilla. The options for that cross-over aren't exactly wide open. I showed this to friends in a cinematography class, and we were all quite entertained. If you can find it, I recommend you watch it, enjoy it, and circulate among your friends.

To explain the film is pointless, as there is no plot, only action, and even then there's one action. See this film to understand. As for the assessment of the film - Man, is it hilarious. Everything works so well. If you see that it's playing before a main feature, or as part of an animation festival (Spike & Mike's, for example), then pay anything you can just to see this one. It's too easy to make too much of this film (as I may already have), but if you can see it without any preconceptions, it makes it worthwhile viewing if you're in the right mood. Visceral.

Finally, a movie which delivers what it promises. Suspense? Gad...you just know something will happen...but when? Confrontation? This gives re-freshing meaning to the phrase 'truth in advertising.'

It follows the basics: There is the classic beginning, the battle scene, and the final result. What more do you want in a movie.

I was stunned! Possibly the best cartoon short I've seen in a long time. I saw this during Cartoon Network's 50 Greatest cartoons of all time. It didn't make it to #1 but it was pretty close(I think it was #4, but I'm not too sure). I laughed hysterically, but then I had to stop and take a few breathes before I passed out.