Herbie: The Love Bug - The Complete 4-Film Herbie Collection - 2004

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Year of Release: 2004
Format(s): DVD (5 discs)


From Back Cover:

Get the most fun per gallon in this collection of all four classic Disney films starring Herbie, the lovable car with a mind of his own.

THE LOVE BUG 2-DISC SPECIAL EDITION
The Love Bug 2-Disc Special Edition, starring Dean Jones, Michele Lee and Buddy Hackett, features Herbie in the boxoffice hit that started it all. While rivals plot to steal Herbie, he will steal your heart.
Bonus Features:

  • Audio commentary with Dean Jones, Michele Lee and Buddy Hackett
  • That Lovable Bug
  • Herbie Mania
  • 1969 Disney Studio Album
  • Deleted Scenes and much, much more!

    HERBIE RIDES AGAIN
    In the sidesplitting sequel, Herbie Rides Again, award winner Helen Hayes must save her beloved Victorian Firehouse home from Disney's most lovable villain Keenan Wynn. It's up to Herbie to come4 though in the clutch!

    HERBIE GOES TO MONTE CARLO
    Herbie Goes To Monte Carlo has Dean Jones, Don Knotts and the VW with a heart racing into a gang of jewel thieves and a hood-over-heels romance.

    HERBIE GOES BANANAS
    Led by stars Cloris Leachman and Harvey Korman, laughter shifts into high gear for Herbie Goes Bananas. This action-packed, stunt-filled South American adventure puts you bumper-to-bumper with smugglers, pickpockets and Herbie's special brand of car-isma!



    Herbie: The Love Bug - 1969 (G)

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    Year of Release: 1969
    Rated: G
    Director: Robert Stevenson
    Approx. Running Time: 108 minutes
    Format(s): DVD
    My Rating: 3 stars (Out of 5)


    From Back Cover:

    For the first time ever, you can enjoy this timeless classic in a Special Edition DVD. Fully restored to look and sound as it was originally intended, it also features hours of exclusive bonus materials your entire family will enjoy again and again.

    He's the star who provides the most laughs per gallon. He's Herbie, the lovable car with a mind of his own!

    Dean Jones, Michele Lee and Buddy Hackett join Herbie in this revved-up comedy classic. Jones plays down-on-his-luck race car driver Jim Douglas, who reluctantly teams up with the little machine. Douglas thinks his sudden winning streak is due to his skill, not Herbie's. He finally realizes the car's worth when a sneaky rival plots to steal Herbie for himself. But it's Herbie who'll steal your heart in this wildly fun, roller-coaster ride of a movie you'll never forget!


    My Comments:

    A childhood favorite.


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    3 Stars
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    Herbie Rides Again - 1974 (G)

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    Year of Release: 1974
    Rated: G
    Director: Robert Stevenson
    Approx. Running Time: 88 minutes
    Format(s): DVD
    My Rating: 3 stars (Out of 5)


    From Back Cover:

    Herbie is back in gear - revved up and ready for more madcap comedy adventure in this sidesplitting sequel to Disney's popular smash hit, The Love Bug! This time, Herbie's leady lady is award-winning actress Helen Hayes, superbe in the very first screen comedy of her illustrious career. Aided by co-stars Ken Berry and Stefanie Powers, she's out to save her beloved Victorian firehouse home from the wrecking ball of greedy real estate tycoon Keenan Wynn, Disney's most lovable villain. It's up to Herbie and his bug battalion to "come through in the clutch"! Fasten your seatbelts and get ready for a really great time!


    My Comments:

    A childhood favorite and you gotta love the army of bugs at the end, especially the old junker that's barely running. Aww.


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    Rated G(MPAA)
    3 Stars
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    Herbie Goes To Monte Carlo - 1977 (G)

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    Year of Release: 1977
    Rated: G
    Director: Vincent McEveety
    Approx. Running Time: 105 minutes
    Format(s): DVD
    My Rating: 3 stars (Out of 5)


    From Back Cover:

    Herbie, the VW with a heart, adds some international flair to his lovable personality! Upon entering a Paris-to-Monte Carlo road race, Herbie falls hood over wheels in love when he encounters a sleek, sporty, light blue Lancia. Also vying for Herbie's attention is a gang of jewel thieves - who've ingeniously hidden a stolen gem in Herbie's gas tank! Thus begins a madcap chase across the French countryside that only The Love Bug could create!


    My Comments:

    A childhood favorite and this particular film was always my favorite of the series.


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    Rated G(MPAA)
    3 Stars
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    Herbie Goes Bananas - 1980 (G)

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    Year of Release: 1980
    Rated: G
    Director: Vincent McEveety
    Approx. Running Time: 102 minutes
    Format(s): DVD
    My Rating: 3 stars (Out of 5)


    From Back Cover:

    Set in exotic locations in Central America, the internationally renowned Herbie, everyone's favorite "love bug," demonstrates his special brand of "car-isma" and high-octane humor in this action-packed, stunt-filled comedy outing. The fun begins when Herbie sets sail for Rio de Janeiro's Grande Premio racing competition with his two new owners. En route, they get sidetracked by a smuggling syndicate, pestered by a pint-sized pickpocket, and bullied bya raging bull. Laughter shifts into high gear in this zany Disney comedy!


    My Comments:

    A childhood favorite.


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    Rated G(MPAA)
    3 Stars
    1980
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