Snow White And The Seven Dwarfs: Diamond Edition - Combi Pack (2 Blu-Ray & DVD) (Blu-ray)

For a complete digital restoration, I only currently own Pinocchio... which, like Snow White, is shown in 4:3 and not 16:9. However, to do this, the film would have to be cropped, and therefore would be missing the top and bottom of the image throughout. DVD copies aren't widescreen, just a stretched 4:3 image done by your TV. Bluray discs have the ability to adjust the image for you.

Think about it... you're expecting people to create work for widescreen from 75-80 years ago? Be realistic.

As for Snow White, this is a bluray I was at first skeptical about. However, after seeing the work and effort put into Pinocchio and it's features... I shall be purchasing this as soon as possible.

An era when Disney were still keeping the Magic alive, instead of relying on Pixar to do this for them.

all those years ago several artist's were set a task to put this story onto the silver-screen, thousands of drawings lovingly prepared, in 'black and white' a ground-breaking inovation was about to amaze the millions of 'cinema' goers...'COLOUR'
the team of artist's at 'disney' then set about colouring in their drawings...which gave us the film many of us grew-up with and still watch to this day.
that is the 'magic' that the late 'walt disney' brough to our screens in the shape of films like this one along with 'bambi' 'cinderella' 'peter pan' 'dumbo' 'lady and the tramp' and more, these films continue to stand the test of time, entertaining generation after generation.
as mentioned earlier this film along with 'iconic' and 'legendary' movies such as 'gone with the wind' and 'the wizard of oz' ( all three are now available to buy on this format by the way ) truly set the standard that films that followed could only aspire to equall, they were probably the three most watched 'classic's' of all time.
i feel sure that there are not to many people out there that have not seen at least one of those three films if not all.
'snow white' has the usual mix ( in early 'disney' films ) of easily remembered songs, plenty of humour, especially the a\ttention to detail regarding the little quirk's of each of the seven dwarfs, plenty of charming little creatures joining in along with the 'good' versus 'evil' story-line....it really is a film of great 'cinematic' history and remains a must-see 'movie' for all youngster's along with those of us not-so-young that still admire the old 'disney' classics such as this.
i think 'walt disney' would look upon this era with this technology with some excitement, and would i'm sure be very pleased with the 'blu-ray' presentation of this delightful film.
the screen size of course shows the film as it was intended to be seen with the technology available all those years ago.

Just got this & Dumbo through the post, but a little disapointed that they both did not come with the cardboard sleeves? I know it's very trivial put the blu-rays do look alot better with the sleeves over the cases, other than that both films perfect in every way sooo much better than the previous dvd incarnations in both picture & sound. Both highly recommended even if you do own the original DVD's. Get them now while they are buy 1 get 1 free.

why no widescreen? yes the dvd version has it but not the high def bluray?? the reason i bought it was for the high def picture
yes thats right the bluray is in 4.3 only big ugly black borders either sides or optional art.
in this day and age where we all just about have a big wide screen tv its just not on
feels like a step back as this film has already ben done in widescreen
just get the dvd its cheaper and has widescreen, pic quality is only slightly nicer on bluray but the loss of picture size is a defo thumbs down
i expected better from disney

Disney's first masterpiece transcends onto Blu-Ray immaculately with fantastic picture and sound...The 1939 classic looks like modern day with a fantastic idea that Disney gives as an option in Disney view which I found very impressive i.e. the 4:3 image is turned into widescreen via artwork on each side of the screen that changes to blend into the surrounding background as the animation progresses to the end.... The 7.1 channel surround sound is a big improvement over the mono soundtrack and the extras include some innovative kids games... Soon to be put in the vaults and no longer be available grab this classic of Snow White and the loveable dwarfs in the tale of good against evil told in a way that only Disney knows how... every child's dream.... Breathtaking blu-ray highly recommended....