Thunder & The House of Magic

My daughter loves this movie

When I watched this Dvd the first time I was amazed at the 3d Quality. MY collection of contains 122 3d movies. Only 40 have them have excellence quality and in your face. About 20 Have few 3d moment but every so often. We stated watching on a Samsung 40 inch then went to Samsung 65 inch. Now have Epson short throw 100 inch screen. Each Step along the way got better My first had cardboard glasses and all color was blacks and greys. Then Avitar came out and got IR glasses and saw more color popping. But now have RF active shutter glasses and so much 3d is now more pronounced. I visited a fiend who did not active shutter glasses and took this dvd and now I realize why so many hated 3d. It showed some 3d but the parts where the screen takes up half my living space never showed up on his system.

The bluray and DVD for this movie are in perfect shape but it would've been nice to know that the digital copies expired 9/30/2015. My kids said the movie itself was just ok.

I have seen hundreds of 3D movies and I love the old school pop out 3d effects and folks let me tell you this movie is number 1 on my massive collection..The pop outs are to many to list ..The fruit loops cereal..The spiders..The birds..The lady in the kitchen scene etc are excelent..there are at least 15 plus shots that are 80 to 90% out of the screen and the cats first person perspective walking the tree branch and handrail in the house are awesome Nwave makes the best 3D effects in the buisiness ..To bad nwave only have 3 animated 3d movies this one and sammys adventure 1 and 2 ..both of those are a two way tie for second on my collection.. The movie Hugo has killer 3D Depth and a Christmas carol with Jim Carrey are excellent. .This is my top 5 list..If you and your family enjoy 3D as much as mine .Do yourself a favor and treat yourself to all 5 of these superior 3D movies..I review all my bluray 3D movies on an 80inch curved samsung 4k 3D led tv with Active glasses from 9Ft away dead center of the screen with a 4k up converting blu-ray player and paradigm 12 inch sub and paradigm surround sound system..Enjoy..

This fun little film is such a treat to watch for all ages and can be enjoyed time and time again.. It's in 3D but you don't need any 3D home system in order to watch it. I can't watch it in 3D myself but I'll bet it's an amazing experience! Both 2D and 3D on the same blu-ray disc, so if you have a 3D system with all the proper equipment it will automatically detect it and you should be able to take in all the glory of 3D animation and enjoy the ride.. If not.. no worries it will play the 2D version just fine just like any regular blu-ray disc. I hope this helps answer that question in case you're wondering.

If you want to demonstrate your 3D TV, this is the DVD for you. Excellent 3D effects.

If you've got a 3D TV or projector and want to show your friends what the technology can do, this is a great movie to use. Lots of "in front of the screen" pop outs, some fun 1st person view chases and great depth really do a good job of showcasing the 3D aspects of the film. Just don't expect the Disney/Pixar emotional story elements here. The story is written with a broad pen and stuff just seems to happen to move the story forward or provide a place to throw something at the screen. The kids will probably enjoy repeat viewings, and if you're a 3D buff it's worth adding to your collection.

I seen this and knew that it would be something I would enjoy... didn't think I would like it THAT much. It's a refreshing change being able to watch a movie that's more about the story than making a profit off of your children. There is slight cussing, one word said three times. It's the D word, and not the one beavers make. So if you want to show your kids this and aren't a fan of that, there's a heads up.

全然期待せずにただ単に安かったから購入しましたが、おどろいた、、、！　まずは3Ｄの飛び出し具合ですが昨今の奥行3Ｄではなく珍しく飛び出し3Ｄの感が強くちょっとうれしくなりました。　鳩二匹が頻繁に飛び回るのですがそれが気持ちよーく画面から飛び出してきます。　また主人公がネコなんですがこのネコ目線の追っかけっこ感がすこぶる良く悪酔いしそう、、、！　残念なことにリージョンBのため日本製ＢＲでは再生不可だったので☆は一個へらしましたがとっても楽しい作品です、吹き替え字幕はないし日本版も見当たらない？ので画と英語字幕で対応しましたがストーリーはこんなんです。　ポイ捨てされ途方に暮れていたネコが偶然入り込んだ屋敷が近所からはお化け屋敷と呼ばれているところでした、このへんが「HOUSE OF MAGIC」のタイトルの意味合いでしょう。　そこには心優しいお年よりがおりこれがなぜか魔法が使えたりします、この辺の説明が良く読み取れなかったのでわからなかったのですがその魔法でおもちゃが意思をもって動いたり近所の子供たちに手品と思わせて披露したりしてました。　そこに悪者の甥っ子がその屋敷を勝手に売却しようと近づいてきて、、、、。　もちろん最後はハッピーエンド、日本語があればもっとすっきりしたのでしょうがそれでも3Ｄ感を楽しむには十分の作品でした。　ただパッケージのどこにも3Ｄの表示がないので届いたときは買い間違えたかと思いましたがなぜか3Ｄもついてます。

THE HOUSE OF MAGIC [2013] [3D Blu-ray + 2D Blu-ray] A Lost Cat Is About To Go On A Magical Adventure!Seeking shelter from a storm, abandoned young cat Thunder sneaks into a mysterious mansion owned by retired magician Lawrence. Lawrence shares his fairy-tale world with many animals and a dazzling array of automatons and gizmos capable of whipping up breakfast while rolling out a spectacular song-and-dance routine.He soon makes Thunder feel welcome, but Jack the rabbit and Maggie the mouse start plotting to get him kicked out. When Lawrence ends up in the hospital, his nephew tries to trick him into selling the house. But its ragtag inhabitants develop a spooky strategy to defend their home. Our young hero Thunder is determined to earn his place and so he enlists the help of some wacky magician’s assistants to protect his magical new home. They turn their house into a haunted mansion, using Thunder as their secret weapon...Voice Cast: Cinda Adams, George Babbit, Murray Blue, Kathleen Browers, Joey Camen, Grant George, Shanelle Gray, Nina Grillo, Kyle Hebert, Goldie Jonsie, Kendra Leif, Joe Ochman, Millie Mup, Will Parks, Sage Sommer, Michael Sorich, Doug Stone, Joseph Terry, Ella Rouhier, Noah Ray Strauss, Isabella Tatone and Keegan ThomasDirectors: Ben Stassen and Jeremy DegrusonProducers: Adrian Politowski, Ben Stassen, Caroline Van Iseghem, Eric Dillens, Gilles Waterkeyn, Nadia Khamlichi, Olivier Courson and Vincent PhilbertScreenplay: Ben Stassen (story/screenplay), Dominic Paris and James FlynnComposer: Ramin DjawadiCinematography: John H. Willams and Peter RamesyVideo Resolution: 1080pAspect Ratio: 1.78:1Audio: English: 5.1 DTS-HD Master AudioSubtitles: English SDHRunning Time: 85 minutesNumber of discs: 1Region: Region B/2Studio: STUDIOCANALAndrew’s Blu-ray Review: There is something to be said for having a heart; especially this 3D animation film with a brimming core can make one instantly look past all else and fall in love with it. No more is this the case than with animation, think of PIXAR’s best output or the incomparable work of Studio Ghibli, those studios deal in films with heart, warmth and emotion beneath their animated sparkle. Indeed animated features nowadays are expected to look fantastic but the competition dictates that the characters and plot be almost as polished. However, as we said at the start, heart can mean a great deal and whilst Belgian-American-French production ‘The House of Magic’ 3D is also known as ‘Thunder and the House of Magic’ outside the UK, and boasts a simplistic narrative, it comes with a rare amount of genuine joy that will please all ages.The plot sees a ginger cat [later named Thunder is voiced by Murray Blue] abandoned at the side of the road; scared and lost he looks for a home and finds a rather dark looking old house. This house belongs to a rather eccentric but kind-hearted old magician named Lawrence [Doug Stone], who is surrounded by all manner of magical toys, critters and trinkets. But all is not well when Lawrence’s calculating estate agent nephew Daniel [Grant George] comes snooping. The plot is pretty standard in set-up and many may notice similarities to films like Bolt. There is also the usual sub-plot of the newcomer Thunder being given a hard time by locals the grouchy rabbit Jack and his friend Maggie the Mouse in not wanting to be out shadowed as in Toy Story. That being said, in spite of a few clichés, this film is directed towards a pure family market and when it comes to magical moments, it offers plenty of its own. The 3D animation is what carries ‘The House of Magic.’ The camera glides and swoops as Thunder slides down a banister, birds fly through the air and all kinds of objects are lobbed towards the viewer including pancakes, donuts and gobstoppers.The film’s cast of characters are not the deepest but each one is eminently likable and kids may have a hard time choosing their favourite, although the speechless little light bulb man, Edison, has to be a top choice. Thunder is voiced well but sparingly by Blue and mostly it is the smoothly lovely animation that does a lot of the talking. Thunder makes a fine lead to the film and despite some meaner moments, watching Jack [George Babbit] and Maggie [Shanelle Gray] change their opinion of Thunder is surprisingly effective. Lawrence is a brilliant human centre to the story and thinks the zaniness of Doc Emmett Brown meets the happiness of Mister Geppetto and while his estate agent nephew is not the most memorable villain, he has his crazed moments. The characters, like the plot, don’t reinvent the wheel but they work well in a very sweet and colourful film.From a brilliant Halloween-esque haunting scene to some excellent 3D thrills, this house is visually majestic. There are nice messages of old school entertainment being timeless and an idea of embracing your childlike delight. There are a few touching moments in the film pertaining to finding a real family and even when the film feels familiar it doesn’t hammer home its points or rely on lazy humour. Ramin Djawadi’s generous score backs a rather nostalgic little film that is littered with some surprising and older popular music. ‘The House of Magic’ 3D reminds one of ‘A Monster in Paris’ 3D, in that it is not anything that pushes animated boundaries but offers a great big warm centre that will make it an absolute winner with children and adults of all ages will be smiling along with them. A really lovely 3D animation and thoroughly entertaining.There is a freewheeling exhilaration in the way co-directors Ben Stassen and Jeremy Degruson embraces the technology that becomes irresistible and sustains interest as the predictable story starts to drag and grow repetitive. A soundtrack of vintage hits from the likes of Madness and Shakin’ Stevens adds to the high spirits and should bring a smile of recognition to an adult audience.3D Blu-ray Video Quality – ‘The House of Magic’ 3D is crisp clean animation featuring details down to the hair of Thunder himself and gets 10 out of 10 for the stunning 3D 1080p encoded image. While the image is sharp and well manufactured, there is a sense of it seeming reserved. The image feels like it is almost to the point of being pretty vibrant. That’s just a personal observation. The picture is pretty grand though, and displays the animation as I’m sure it was intended. This is a 3D animation film, so of course the depth is well above average. There are many stunning in your face scenes that follow things like a rail or rope that are the big highlights of this transfer. There’s also plenty of good depth revolving around the staircase in the foyer of the old house. Blacks are solid and do a real good job of shading. Not much detail is hidden by the black levels on the transfer. Colours stick out plenty and real good and give the feel of Technicolor. They seem to be based on a more simplified palette, making it pretty easy to put all the focus into this simplified colour scheme. But most important, there is no artefacts. The film opts for its fair share of 3D "gimmicks" with things like point of view shots, looming objects and various items being thrown directly at the camera serving up a nice amount of visual immersion. Some of the best moments, however, come courtesy of simpler techniques like foreground objects offering a good sense of depth back into the frame. The characters all are nicely rounded and have appropriate heft, making their emergence out of the frame toward the viewer in the more obvious 3D moments with a lot of fun. Please Note: Playback Region B/2: This will not play on most Blu-ray players sold in North America, Central America, South America, Japan, North Korea, South Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong and Southeast Asia. Learn more about Blu-ray region specifications.3D Blu-ray Audio Quality – The 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio is a pretty solid track. It doesn’t do anything outstanding, but it more than gets the job done. The surround sound effects like the crashing of the wrecking ball machine and thunder are some of the things in the film enhanced by the subwoofer. The Surround Sound Presentation has light usage in the rear speakers, mainly ambient noise and muted score. There is some solid left and right interplay though. But most important the Dialogue Reproduction is clear, clean and front heavy, which really enhances this beautiful 3D animation film. The 5.1 mixes offer a wealth of nice immersion with some really great sound effects, some tied to the fun with the little inventions Lawrence surrounds himself with, and the film's playful score. Perhaps a bit misleadingly, some Blu-ray covers advertise music by Selena Gomez, but her "Hit the Lights" is simply used as part of the closing credits underscore. Fidelity is excellent, and dynamic range is quite wide as well. Ramin Djawadi’s busy background score, along with some pop tunes and some classical pieces worked into the mix, get nice spread through the fronts and rears. One terrific effect with a fiery paper dragon gets some neat panning effects across the sound field, but one wishes more opportunities had been found for that kind of sweeping sound effect.Blu-ray Special Features and Extras:Theatrical Trailer [1080p] [1.78:1] [5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio] [1:55] This is the Original Theatrical Trailer and is quite stunning and as good as the actual animation film, but sadly it is not in 3D.Finally, this energetic animated family adventure film may be short on exposition, but it makes up for it with its playful attitude, exceptional use of 3D effects, and good-natured main character and I know children will fall in love with this 3D animation film and I bet they will pester their parents to put it on far too many times. No matter what your format preference is and STUDIOCANAL has brought out something truly special. Sadly the only Extra with this particular Blu-ray is the Original Theatrical Trailer, but as an added bonus it is still stunning, especially being presented in the 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio. Although this 3D animation film is mainly aimed at children than a general all audience affair, but hey, it is also aimed at the older generation, as there is a lot of adult humour, that will go over the beads of the younger audience. Anyway I really think everyone will enjoy the 3D magic of ‘The House of Magic’ and I know you will want to view this several times, as there is far too much action going on with just one viewing. Technical merits are very strong, and ‘The House of Magic’ 3D comes with a great pedigree. Highly Recommended!Andrew C. Miller – Your Ultimate No.1 Film AficionadoLe Cinema ParadisoUnited Kingdom

Bought this for my 4 year old and he thoroughly enjoyed it and so did mum and dad - very good story and graphics.

Kids enjoyed it

Mit dem Kauf erhält man einen wunderbaren Film, der in der Handlung und Geschichte etwas lahmt, aber dennoch mit viel Charme und Zauberei erzählt wird. Die Charaktere sind gut animiert und liebenswert.Der Große Bonus ist hier wirklich die herausragenden 3D Effekte die in diesem Film wirklich wirken, was nicht auf jeden 3D Film zu trifft. Wunderbare Tiefen, Pop-Outs, ein Haiden Spaß für groß und klein vor dem Bildschirm.Auch wenn die Handlung einfach gehalten ist, lohnt sich der Film auf jedenfall in 3D und wer damit klar kommt, keine tiefgründe Handlung haben zu müssen ist bestens aufgehoben. Ich kann den Film nur ans Herz legen!