I like the fact that both the thief and the cobbler do not speak during the original movie. Having to listen to all of this talking makes me think that I'm going to grow tired of watching this version fast.
@IJustCanOK I think having Sean Connery (yes, that was THE Sean Connery) say those three lines was meant to be out-of-place for his character, like a joke.
But Princess Yum Yum was so badass, what's with all this whining about not doing things? I watched the recobbled cut first and I just assumed she always did cool stuff.
@359339 I think her whole "I am more than this" thing was only included for the sole purpose of the people who took this from Richard White trying to explain why Yum Yum goes into the desert instead of his guards in the first place (the Recobbled Cut admittedly retains some of the footage from the Miramax cuts).
I like this version too, in addition to the Recobbled Cut... except for the Cobbler talking and the singing. That kind of scarred me. But the rest is so cute!
The removal of the original narration at the very beginning makes me sad - it was spiritual and full of meaning. The original material was dumbed down aggressively to make this version.
I already watched the recobbled cut. I 've seen parts of this version in the Nostalgia Critic's review of it and I just watched the first few minutes of this version. Those first few minutes were all I could bear
I like this narration a LOT better than the one in The Princess and the Cobbler. The recobbled version is obviously much better, but I LOVED this version as a kid. I thought the Theif's monologue was hilarious when I was like, 6.
My God how much did they want to copy princess Jasmine in this version? Even the fountain and the part with the birds flying off. All she's missing is a tiger. And they animated her to look like a cocktail stick with boobs :S The second it gets onto the original animation with the roses, you can really tell.
There are indeed three versions. There are many differences between The Princess and the Cobbler and Arabian Knight. In The Princess and the Cobbler, less scenes were cut, Tack has a different voice actor, there's a different narrator, the thief doesn't talk, and less dialogue was added.
This is the version I grew up watching, and I loved it. But now after finding out the truth about it, and watching the Uncobbled Cut, I have to agree that it is much better. I like that Tack is mute in the real version as well. :D
Seriously low move by the producers. Would you kick Stanley Kubrick off 2001: Space Odyssey and hand it over to Michael Bay to finish it? Both guys were/are successful with totally different styles of movie making. Williams spent 30 years of his life and millions of his own money on this film. How could you be so horrible to a person?
what's funny is is that i remember in maybe the 3rd grade, i saw a movie called the thief and the cobbler (this is i already know is the thief and the cobbler) and it had matthew broderick's voice and the thief could talk. what is the original version then?
@NeverDoubt1 i guess i would say that i like the arabian knight version, but they kinda screwed up the storyline in it. the recobbled one(saw it recently) the storyline looks like it's been kept the same and had more serious tones to it instead of this version.
I liked the sound effects used in this version. They made me laugh. I liked the Allied Filmmakers' version of Thief and the Cobbler the best (Titled 'Princess and the Cobbler'). I don't like the Re-cobbled Cut (I'm not into mute characters, except for the thief, but he's funny).
If the 43 people who disliked this did it because they liked the original movie, and Tack as well, better, they have every reason to, because it WAS better. Without a doubt it was better. Especially because of that DAMN THIEF. HE'S ANNOYING AS HELL IN THIS VERSION. I JUST WANT HIM TO SHUT THE HELL UP. -_- And Matthew Broderick certainly doesn't help. Uch I hate him. He's not TERRIBLE, he's just plain bad. In my opinion.
this is so strange. i saw this a long time ago which was the same cut but it was titled the thief and the cobbler. i had no idea they changed the name, though... it's so strange to see the original versus this
"Oh yeah, I'm sick of this, It makes me want to puke like Nostalgia critic said so!"
I like Nostalgia critic critics (lol) because they make me laugh, are very well worked and see things in the movies I couldn't, but it do not mean I agree with EVRYTHING, because beside it, I still have my own opinion.
The original is indeed a masterpiece(I watched it first), but I'm tired of the useless whining, so be useful and go make a petition for the full restoration of the original movie instead. |8
I take my statement back. I like all 3 versions =\
but when i checked this version out at the library it titled the Thief and the Cobbler :O
Actually... In my opinion.. if they just kept the voices(like Tack's narration to the original version and actually finished it) I would like that. very much
When I got this from the library, my sister Mara watched it with me, and then the second time, we watched it with Mom and Dad and when Dad asked if we were watching 'the movie with geometric shapes,' I said yes.
@TheFreakyChannel Well "worse" or not I think some people may be overreacting. The older version still exists lol it's not like they threw it away where only this version can be witnessed now lol It's not like the existence of this version is so disgusting. It can be cute and funny. I understand it's other peoples opinions, and they have the right to feel how they feel. I just believe people are being a tad harsh. Just laugh at it if you think it's stupid.
@luvdontthinkso11 The old version only exists because a fan decided to do the Redcobbled Cut. Not because it's available on DVD or anything. So it's not that simple.
I loved Matthew Broderick and Jonathan Winters, but Princess Yum-Yum sometimes bugs me, she's like everything I love about Princess Jasmine, except the OPPOSITE. There was seriously no purpose for Yum-Yum's song to me.
..... Taking the what now? They talk like friggen little girls! Can't you make Zigzag's little posse a bit MANLYER? >_> I guess not. But seriously though, what the hell are they saying when Tak gets taken away??
This confuses me because i only first saw this version and the movie was still called The Thief and the Cobbler. Anyways i really like the original, everything about it, but i'm sorry to have to say i like this version better because the voice of the theif. He is mostly the comedy in this movie, without voice for the theif it was a bit boring, but made me focus more on the art. Though this version is my favorite, i respect, appreciate, love and think wonderous of both versions! Lots of love <3
@mandieMayhem1 The thief is a lot more comedic withOUT the voice. It's like in the old roadrunner cartoons. Neither character talked, the animation told the story. The thief's voice in this version just gets in the way and is irritating.
I have to say I respect both opinions of both the lovers of the original masterpiece and those who enjoy this. I grew up with this and only watched for the wit of thief and the pure love between Tak and YumYum. It was because of this version that I took interest into the original and from there on truly appreciated William's work of genius. Like discovering a shiny rock then finding it descended from a hidden cave of pure diamond wonders.
I have to say I respect both opinions of both the lovers of the original masterpiece and those who enjoy this. I grew up with this and only watched for the wit of thief and the pure love between Tak and YumYum. It was because of this version that I took interest into the original and from their on truly appreciated William's work of genius. Like discovering a shiny rock then finding it descended from a hidden cave of pure diamond wonders.
@mikeydp416 I understand you're opinion but to me I felt that the Theif had a perfectly fine and noticeable personality without a voice. Also I didn't really feel that the voice fit him, to me it seemed to take away from his character instead of adding to it. But that's just how I feel, everyone is entitled to their own opinions.
What the hell?! This is my first time seeing this version...I feel offended by its very existence. It's worse than the one I grew up with (I admit I like the latter better than this).
I don't like how they gave the theif and Tak voices. The original was so much better and much more enjoyable. This version just annoyed me and made me wonder why it is that we have to destroy something that was originally perfect.
Just saw The Theif and the Cobbler last night......why is the thief talking? Why is Tak talking? Why is Yumyum singing? I'm done with this movie, good day to you all.
Say what you want about the Miramax version, but honestly this is the best version to me. I grew up LOVING this version and it appeals directly towards children. I adore it and always will. It's humorous and adorable ^_^
Richard William's film was intended to be a piece of art; a film that would appeal to a much different crowd than any Disney film would draw. He was attempting to redefine the animation genre in a bold new way, and THIS is how his efforts are rewarded...this is just a disgrace. I just can't get over what a shame it is to see what happened to Richard William's would-have-been Opus. *sighs* Miramax, I really hope your pleased with yourselves.
If you hate this movie so much, WHY THE BLOODY HELL ARE YOU WATCHING IT?! People like you make me SICK!!! What the hell is the matter with you people? Are you being forced to watch this movie at gunpoint? Do you get some kind of perverse pleasure out of complaining? Or are you just STUPID FREAKING IDIOTS?! In other words: SHUT THE HELL UP AND GET A LIFE!!!
Oh, lord in heaven... I watched the Recobbled Cut last night and decided to see what the other versions looked like in comparison. I can't even make it past part 1. What a slaughter!
@WonderweissCupcakes Well I think most people are used to animation with music, sound effects and voice overs. Yet many still enjoy the original version. ;)
Honestly, I've never watched the "original" version of this movie. I rented this version from a DVD store when I was little and I actually really like this version. I tried watching the "original" and I found myself bored to death with just music and animation with no voice over...but then again that's just me...and I practically grew up on cartoons with sound AND voice-overs--not just animation and music.
@mtcc21 i realize that it was never fully finished, but where can i watch the best version of this? one thats closest to what Williams originaly intended? i saw something titled a "recobbled" version here on youtube, is that decent do you know?
@ShortCircuit11 oh yeah, definitely watch the recobbled cut. its the best version of this film out there, its basically the original animation mixed with some unfinished stuff to make it as close as possible to WIlliam's original intent...it also doesnt have the silly voiceovers or songs. i think that the characters are already expressive enough and dont need voiceovers, its a little long but definitely worth it.
@NeverDoubt1 For me I like the dialogue better than silence because with just the music playing and the things going on, my attention started to wander awa from the movie, especially when the battle machine was being destroyed. I hope that clarifies that somewhat. I do love the part in the original when the theif uses the golden backscratcher hands to be chopped off instead of his own. I wish that was in this version.
@TLRhorst I admit I had to try harder to pay attention in the Recobbled Cut. But it was worth it and I'm glad I did give it a chance. It's a cliche but silence can often speak volumes, much more than dialogue. ;)
But yeah that hand chopping scene was very funny, lol.
@NeverDoubt1 Yeah, I am glad I saw how it was orginially intended to be. Wether it's the original or this version, the story and artwork is amazing and one of a kind. :)
@NeverDoubt1 yeah It was worth watching it to see how it was originally thought to be, and silence can certainly say more than words, but with this I really enjoy the theif's inner dialogue XD
It was one thing to have Tack talk....BUT THE THIEF TOO?! WTF?! I would LOVE the recobbled cut IF it was the voices from The Princess and the Cobbler....because Sean Connery? Fuckin' really?
@AnnAtomicSuicide my mouth dropped open when i heard that voice. i was like, DAMN that is deep. there's a print version on youtube that uses a much softer voice, and i love it so much.
I understand that it wasn't supposed to be a kids movie, but that's when I saw it, and it was this version. I've watched it countless times, and I'm very attached to it. As such, I still love it, and the thief's inner commentary always makes me giggle. It's the version of the film I really adore. Don't get me wrong- the original is beyond words, but this will always have a special place in my heart.
Yayy I finally found the real version!!! The thief never speaks aloud and Tak is the narrator. I dont know what the other versions were but this is the best one! Why is it called Arabian Night though?
Also I didnt know that Simba is the voice of Tak!! :]
I saw a version similar to this (with the narration and music) only it was not titled "Arabian Knight" but kept the original title "The Thief and the Cobbler". Which version did I see?
I wouldn't be surprised if Matt. Broderick or Jon. Winters didn't even GIVE a damn about Rich. Williams. I also wouldn't be surprised if whoever is responsible for this was on drugs or something.
@bTOMboy3 Reasons for liking the original version more? It has better music and voice acting. It has better storytelling due to its "show don't tell" approach, and half of the scenes are not missing. It has no pointless songs. The tone is completely different, more mature, unlike this farce for kids.
But most importantly, it was intented to be completely unlike Disney films. Animation has suffered from being seen as children's entertainment, and Richard Williams hoped he could change that.
I know I've commented on this movie plenty of times but I wanna say at least one more thing. Sorry if this sounds like nerdy nit picking but I absoluty HATE how they renamed The Golden City Baghdad. In the Recobbled Cut, The Golden City was just it's own world. Calling it Baghdad would be like calling Middle Earth Camolot or something.
Remembered watching a trailer for this when I was young. Saw the nostalgia critique's show, watched the Recobbled version instead. This is pretty bad compared to it.
This is like what 4kids did for Naruto and One Piece, over edited.
@InvaderHog Children may not always understand everything right away, but that doesn't mean they don't enjoy more grown up films. They make their own unique interpretations and then later in life become aware of the full message.
I watched the recobbled cut and it was absolutley brilliant. Granted I saw this first but I can't completely understand why people would want a finished version of what Richard Williams tried to make over three decades ago. Hopefully the companies that own the numerous version of the film will let someone whose more true to what the film can and should of been work on it in the future and rerelease it. This film is a forgotten classic that needs to be remembered
ok, i don't know what you think, but i like every version of this movie: the reccobled cut mostly, but i still like them all! Tack is just so epic that is imposible to hate him, even with kinda annoying dialogues and songs with lazy lyrics!
After i saw the Recobbled Cut, it was Richard Wiliams' meant to be 2001 Space Odyssey, just a grand masterpiece that at least exists in the form he wanted it to be.
After i saw the Princess and the Cobbler, i saw why the songs and characters were bland and annoying, but at least their singing/voice-over voices matched. It wasn't good, but not terrible.
After seeing just the first part of Arabian Knight, i was left with one question:
WHY WAS THIS NOT SENT BACK TO THE FIRES OF HELL?!?!?
I recently ordered this on Laser Disc from a site called Da Don's Laserdiscs, after seeing the VHS version I had checked out at the librar (which was pan & scan), while the LD was in widescreen
Okay I had just finished the Thief*sp?* and the Cobbler verison of this movie and liked it a lot but wanted to see the verison I grew up with I'm not even half way done with the first part of it and I already think that it sucks. I deeply shame myself for liking this hashed together remake the orginal is by far the best. On a side note...Tack is still flipping adorable <3
I like the fact that both the thief and the cobbler do not speak during the original movie. Having to listen to all of this talking makes me think that I'm going to grow tired of watching this version fast.
YoungXicano007 1 month ago 2
@IJustCanOK I loved his deeper voice, it's supposed to be a shock, even for him.. :)
NeverDoubt1 1 month ago
@IJustCanOK I think having Sean Connery (yes, that was THE Sean Connery) say those three lines was meant to be out-of-place for his character, like a joke.
binkyboy448 1 month ago 2
But Princess Yum Yum was so badass, what's with all this whining about not doing things? I watched the recobbled cut first and I just assumed she always did cool stuff.
359339 2 months ago
@359339 I think her whole "I am more than this" thing was only included for the sole purpose of the people who took this from Richard White trying to explain why Yum Yum goes into the desert instead of his guards in the first place (the Recobbled Cut admittedly retains some of the footage from the Miramax cuts).
binkyboy448 1 month ago
@359339 It is ironic that the Yum Yum from the '60s was more liberated than the '90s Yum Yum. ;)
NeverDoubt1 1 month ago
wow look at the theif checkin out those balls
ImCarrotsforBananas 2 months ago
3:14 dame grandma you've got the juice now LOL.
112mumakil 2 months ago
I like the thief talking but the lack of animation is truly disgusting. I prefer the recobbled cut found by ThiefArchive.
ViviSkull05 2 months ago
Nice to see the Thief has taken up ventriloquism. 9_9
Seriously, I like Jonathan Winters, but what the heck is this garbage?
onzanokooya 2 months ago 2
harsh for Bobbi page, they left her singing and dubbed her voice!!!! And Jenifer Beals sounds awwwwful
roseredvioletblue1 2 months ago
spinning and... more spinning.. xD i can't watch this without thinking of the nostalgia critic
xXuberflutesXx 2 months ago
This is the one you watch purely for A: The nostalgia, and B: The Thief's inner monologue, no matter how cheesy it might be!
Midnightw0lf12 2 months ago 2
I watched this when I was a kid. I LOVED it.
But I watch it now mindful of the story behind its production.
RedMageZidane 2 months ago
I honesty like the Cobbler being mute more than this, but the narration is still nice.
I think like this version too, in addition to the Recobbled Cut... except for the singing. That kind of scarred me. But the rest is so cute!
WritingGirl24 2 months ago
I like this version too, in addition to the Recobbled Cut... except for the Cobbler talking and the singing. That kind of scarred me. But the rest is so cute!
WritingGirl24 2 months ago
The removal of the original narration at the very beginning makes me sad - it was spiritual and full of meaning. The original material was dumbed down aggressively to make this version.
mondotwistedmojo 2 months ago 2
I already watched the recobbled cut. I 've seen parts of this version in the Nostalgia Critic's review of it and I just watched the first few minutes of this version. Those first few minutes were all I could bear
StarKillerLucas 2 months ago
I like this narration a LOT better than the one in The Princess and the Cobbler. The recobbled version is obviously much better, but I LOVED this version as a kid. I thought the Theif's monologue was hilarious when I was like, 6.
elphielives 3 months ago
I can't understand why they added those songs. I wonder how many children wished about songs in animated films to be over with.
artman40 3 months ago
:( Is there an original version somewhere?
purtymusic 4 months ago
@purtymusic The Recobbled Cut is closest to the original version.
NeverDoubt1 3 months ago 3
My God how much did they want to copy princess Jasmine in this version? Even the fountain and the part with the birds flying off. All she's missing is a tiger. And they animated her to look like a cocktail stick with boobs :S The second it gets onto the original animation with the roses, you can really tell.
phoenixkh93 4 months ago
In the immortal words of Satan: "WHAT THE FWUCK IS DIS SHIT!?"
Houndourpup 5 months ago
@liensriilovely
There are indeed three versions. There are many differences between The Princess and the Cobbler and Arabian Knight. In The Princess and the Cobbler, less scenes were cut, Tack has a different voice actor, there's a different narrator, the thief doesn't talk, and less dialogue was added.
zvermilyer3 5 months ago
Rotten Tomatoes gave this a 40% on the T-meter, that's too good for this movie.
Dukeobelding 5 months ago
This is the version I grew up watching, and I loved it. But now after finding out the truth about it, and watching the Uncobbled Cut, I have to agree that it is much better. I like that Tack is mute in the real version as well. :D
hanshandslover 5 months ago 20
1:07 Paging Bruce Campell... Paging Bruce Campell...
FilmFTW1 5 months ago 2
"Oh no, pop fans won't like this weird Radiohead album. Piss those guys off let's get Britney Spears to finish it everyone loves Britney Spears."
thirdmantube 5 months ago 3
Seriously low move by the producers. Would you kick Stanley Kubrick off 2001: Space Odyssey and hand it over to Michael Bay to finish it? Both guys were/are successful with totally different styles of movie making. Williams spent 30 years of his life and millions of his own money on this film. How could you be so horrible to a person?
thirdmantube 5 months ago 3
you know, this was the version I remember from my childhood and I dont think its that bad
EmeraldButterfly241 5 months ago 12
@EmeraldButterfly241 I agree.
Xelku9 2 months ago
I could assume this print came from the Japanese DVD, am I right?
avickers1992 5 months ago
Having seen every version. I gotta say, this one really wasn't all that bad.
I don't think there was a version that displeased me.
X23SSaviourGundam 6 months ago
@X23SSaviourGundam
I agree with you completely. All three versions are good in their own way.
zvermilyer3 5 months ago
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zvermilyer3 5 months ago
I found this version at my library's store the other day. It's nice to have, though I really wish it was the Recobbled Cut. ;)
NeverDoubt1 6 months ago
what's funny is is that i remember in maybe the 3rd grade, i saw a movie called the thief and the cobbler (this is i already know is the thief and the cobbler) and it had matthew broderick's voice and the thief could talk. what is the original version then?
MeTaLdUdE02 6 months ago
@MeTaLdUdE02 The Recobbled Cut on YT is the closest to the original version.
NeverDoubt1 6 months ago
@NeverDoubt1 i guess i would say that i like the arabian knight version, but they kinda screwed up the storyline in it. the recobbled one(saw it recently) the storyline looks like it's been kept the same and had more serious tones to it instead of this version.
MeTaLdUdE02 6 months ago
I liked the sound effects used in this version. They made me laugh. I liked the Allied Filmmakers' version of Thief and the Cobbler the best (Titled 'Princess and the Cobbler'). I don't like the Re-cobbled Cut (I'm not into mute characters, except for the thief, but he's funny).
DragonEclipseX7 6 months ago
If the 43 people who disliked this did it because they liked the original movie, and Tack as well, better, they have every reason to, because it WAS better. Without a doubt it was better. Especially because of that DAMN THIEF. HE'S ANNOYING AS HELL IN THIS VERSION. I JUST WANT HIM TO SHUT THE HELL UP. -_- And Matthew Broderick certainly doesn't help. Uch I hate him. He's not TERRIBLE, he's just plain bad. In my opinion.
deamonsead 6 months ago 2
Why don't they make movies like this anymore?
Adler36 6 months ago
43 people are on the mute original's side
Jam24511 6 months ago
i personally think its better than the origanal. personally
DanceDanceCrazy555 6 months ago
Dose anyone find it creepy that the thief, Yum Yum, and maybe Tack are the only characters with EARS?!
MONSTER743 6 months ago
this is so strange. i saw this a long time ago which was the same cut but it was titled the thief and the cobbler. i had no idea they changed the name, though... it's so strange to see the original versus this
MsMixedVegetables 6 months ago
"Oh its not his masterpiece, or its an atrocity" you guys are a bunch of pretentious pricks! its a kids movie, get over yourselves!
LIBnTYR 6 months ago
@LIBnTYR Um no, it wasn't designed to be a kid's movie. That was when they tampered with it.
NeverDoubt1 6 months ago
@LIBnTYR ikr i like this one better
DanceDanceCrazy555 6 months ago
"Oh yeah, I'm sick of this, It makes me want to puke like Nostalgia critic said so!"
I like Nostalgia critic critics (lol) because they make me laugh, are very well worked and see things in the movies I couldn't, but it do not mean I agree with EVRYTHING, because beside it, I still have my own opinion.
The original is indeed a masterpiece(I watched it first), but I'm tired of the useless whining, so be useful and go make a petition for the full restoration of the original movie instead. |8
ApfelCandy 6 months ago
@ApfelCandy I assure you, even without the Nostalgia Critic, I wouldn't love this version. ;)
NeverDoubt1 6 months ago
Miramax loves this while 41 of us believe it's stupid.
ClearwaterMK2 7 months ago
I do love the recobbled a lot more...But I still adore the thief's voice (Even if it was a bad match)
Draculasengle 7 months ago
I like both versions. Theyre two completely different movies though.
Seditionary18 7 months ago
I really like the music at the beginning...just take Matthew Broderick's annoying narration away PLEASE.
ZillaRocks 7 months ago
I take my statement back. I like all 3 versions =\
but when i checked this version out at the library it titled the Thief and the Cobbler :O
Actually... In my opinion.. if they just kept the voices(like Tack's narration to the original version and actually finished it) I would like that. very much
SugoiAsano 7 months ago
this is an abomination worthy of the credits of miramax blergh
friesRdone11 7 months ago
XD they have these people whipping at the crowd then people behind then yelling have no fear XD that makes no sense
DanceDanceCrazy555 7 months ago
This movie is amazing I wish I had it on DVD. I should have put princess yum yum on the sexy list.
SophieStudios999 7 months ago
When I got this from the library, my sister Mara watched it with me, and then the second time, we watched it with Mom and Dad and when Dad asked if we were watching 'the movie with geometric shapes,' I said yes.
spiritgirl41192 7 months ago
did anyone notice the plume thing dissapeared
sakurasnow7 7 months ago
"But where would destiny find someone so courageous and pure of heart?"
This line already makes me sick. It's trying to portray Tack as a Mary Sue (the Purity Sue subtype).
LaukkuTheGreit 7 months ago
@LaukkuTheGreit Yeah seriously, and besides the Recobbled Cut basically shows the same thing without having to spell it out.
NeverDoubt1 7 months ago
I love this version :( I don't know why everyone else hates it. It's the vhs version i've had since I was little bitty. It's not that bad :(
luvdontthinkso11 7 months ago
@luvdontthinkso11 Maybe the reason is, that you grew up with this (worse) Version, so you only see the film in a subjective way.
TheFreakyChannel 7 months ago
@TheFreakyChannel Well "worse" or not I think some people may be overreacting. The older version still exists lol it's not like they threw it away where only this version can be witnessed now lol It's not like the existence of this version is so disgusting. It can be cute and funny. I understand it's other peoples opinions, and they have the right to feel how they feel. I just believe people are being a tad harsh. Just laugh at it if you think it's stupid.
luvdontthinkso11 7 months ago
@luvdontthinkso11 The old version only exists because a fan decided to do the Redcobbled Cut. Not because it's available on DVD or anything. So it's not that simple.
NeverDoubt1 7 months ago 3
Finally found my kid version. Wooo didn't know there were so many different kinds.
luvdontthinkso11 7 months ago
would you guys be mad at me if I said I like both this version and the recobbled version
Supershadow142 7 months ago
@Supershadow142 Lol, no I have no problem with liking both. This version manages to have a few charming points despite the negative ones. ;)
NeverDoubt1 7 months ago
lol simba narrates at the beginning
amane246 7 months ago
I liked it better in the other version, when the thief didn't talk.
vivianeb90 7 months ago
Can't decide which version of all these I should see. xS This one or the thief and the cobbler? or the recobbled version? or the workpart thing?
vivianeb90 7 months ago
This is my favourite version of the movie. Why? Because it's so hilariously bad that it's good.
StragProductions 7 months ago
what
the fucking
fuck.
|:
I love me some matt broderick as much as the next kid, but oh good god what have they DONE.
WHAT HAVE THEY DONE.
uponthefence 7 months ago
I loved Matthew Broderick and Jonathan Winters, but Princess Yum-Yum sometimes bugs me, she's like everything I love about Princess Jasmine, except the OPPOSITE. There was seriously no purpose for Yum-Yum's song to me.
musicxisxlife15 7 months ago
the Fred Calvert animation looks like it's from a second rate HBO family special!
121jakethesnake 7 months ago
..... Taking the what now? They talk like friggen little girls! Can't you make Zigzag's little posse a bit MANLYER? >_> I guess not. But seriously though, what the hell are they saying when Tak gets taken away??
awesomegirls10 8 months ago
"a man of few words, but many thoughts".
God... how could they do this to RIchar Williams? Its unforgivable.
MrMrEFE 8 months ago
Holy Christ my brother and I used to LOVE this movie!
k10edd 8 months ago
i do love the witch in the movie way better in the original though lol!
mandieMayhem1 8 months ago
This confuses me because i only first saw this version and the movie was still called The Thief and the Cobbler. Anyways i really like the original, everything about it, but i'm sorry to have to say i like this version better because the voice of the theif. He is mostly the comedy in this movie, without voice for the theif it was a bit boring, but made me focus more on the art. Though this version is my favorite, i respect, appreciate, love and think wonderous of both versions! Lots of love <3
mandieMayhem1 8 months ago
@mandieMayhem1 The thief is a lot more comedic withOUT the voice. It's like in the old roadrunner cartoons. Neither character talked, the animation told the story. The thief's voice in this version just gets in the way and is irritating.
ZillaRocks 8 months ago 2
@ZillaRocks noooo the theif is 100x more hilarious when he thinks things -LoL " nobody lives like this except college kids" 4:05 rofl :p
moviegurl16 7 months ago
@mandieMayhem1 To each their own, but I found the thief hilarious even without a voice. ;)
NeverDoubt1 7 months ago
I stopped when it came to the first song. I CAN'T STAND IT.
ZillaRocks 8 months ago
MATTHEW BRODERICK???????????????
I thought he was bad in "Godzilla!"
ZillaRocks 8 months ago
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I have to say I respect both opinions of both the lovers of the original masterpiece and those who enjoy this. I grew up with this and only watched for the wit of thief and the pure love between Tak and YumYum. It was because of this version that I took interest into the original and from there on truly appreciated William's work of genius. Like discovering a shiny rock then finding it descended from a hidden cave of pure diamond wonders.
Karrisama 8 months ago
I have to say I respect both opinions of both the lovers of the original masterpiece and those who enjoy this. I grew up with this and only watched for the wit of thief and the pure love between Tak and YumYum. It was because of this version that I took interest into the original and from their on truly appreciated William's work of genius. Like discovering a shiny rock then finding it descended from a hidden cave of pure diamond wonders.
Karrisama 8 months ago 3
@mikeydp416 I understand you're opinion but to me I felt that the Theif had a perfectly fine and noticeable personality without a voice. Also I didn't really feel that the voice fit him, to me it seemed to take away from his character instead of adding to it. But that's just how I feel, everyone is entitled to their own opinions.
SaluAlin18 8 months ago 2
@mikeydp416 You're entitled to your opinion, but I thought the thief without the voice also had great personality. :)
NeverDoubt1 8 months ago
What the hell?! This is my first time seeing this version...I feel offended by its very existence. It's worse than the one I grew up with (I admit I like the latter better than this).
TatsuraJ 8 months ago 2
I don't like how they gave the theif and Tak voices. The original was so much better and much more enjoyable. This version just annoyed me and made me wonder why it is that we have to destroy something that was originally perfect.
SaluAlin18 8 months ago
Ummm so he just reached into his grill...and he laughed..this is strange indeed
BigCatBertha 8 months ago
Just saw The Theif and the Cobbler last night......why is the thief talking? Why is Tak talking? Why is Yumyum singing? I'm done with this movie, good day to you all.
raziel20k 8 months ago
Say what you want about the Miramax version, but honestly this is the best version to me. I grew up LOVING this version and it appeals directly towards children. I adore it and always will. It's humorous and adorable ^_^
bunnymna 8 months ago
Richard William's film was intended to be a piece of art; a film that would appeal to a much different crowd than any Disney film would draw. He was attempting to redefine the animation genre in a bold new way, and THIS is how his efforts are rewarded...this is just a disgrace. I just can't get over what a shame it is to see what happened to Richard William's would-have-been Opus. *sighs* Miramax, I really hope your pleased with yourselves.
UltimateFathoms 8 months ago 24
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@UltimateFathoms
If you hate this movie so much, WHY THE BLOODY HELL ARE YOU WATCHING IT?! People like you make me SICK!!! What the hell is the matter with you people? Are you being forced to watch this movie at gunpoint? Do you get some kind of perverse pleasure out of complaining? Or are you just STUPID FREAKING IDIOTS?! In other words: SHUT THE HELL UP AND GET A LIFE!!!
zvermilyer3 5 months ago
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love this movie
selenafan800 9 months ago
5:44 - Hot. XD
silverraven89 9 months ago 3
what the F?
toby070 9 months ago
Oh, lord in heaven... I watched the Recobbled Cut last night and decided to see what the other versions looked like in comparison. I can't even make it past part 1. What a slaughter!
ericadanes 9 months ago 5
Why the hell do I hear a microphone saying, "Zigzag is here" and this is the second time I'm watching the crappy version of this.
Josh366lol 9 months ago
@WonderweissCupcakes Well I think most people are used to animation with music, sound effects and voice overs. Yet many still enjoy the original version. ;)
NeverDoubt1 9 months ago
agree....the thief and the cobbler-recobbled cut is a master piece...I love Sean connery piece...I just get melt with that voice!
Yayuma666 9 months ago
Honestly, I've never watched the "original" version of this movie. I rented this version from a DVD store when I was little and I actually really like this version. I tried watching the "original" and I found myself bored to death with just music and animation with no voice over...but then again that's just me...and I practically grew up on cartoons with sound AND voice-overs--not just animation and music.
WonderweissCupcakes 9 months ago in playlist The Thief and the Cobbler
@WonderweissCupcakes It's really all in taste. Not many people will be won over by a film that's mostly silent
LeaxoftheUnderworld 7 months ago
MY GOD. this is like smearing vomit on the Mona Lisa..
mtcc21 10 months ago 16
@mtcc21 i realize that it was never fully finished, but where can i watch the best version of this? one thats closest to what Williams originaly intended? i saw something titled a "recobbled" version here on youtube, is that decent do you know?
ShortCircuit11 5 months ago
@ShortCircuit11 oh yeah, definitely watch the recobbled cut. its the best version of this film out there, its basically the original animation mixed with some unfinished stuff to make it as close as possible to WIlliam's original intent...it also doesnt have the silly voiceovers or songs. i think that the characters are already expressive enough and dont need voiceovers, its a little long but definitely worth it.
:)
kanoomoo 5 months ago 3
@kanoomoo sweet, thanks so much :)
ShortCircuit11 5 months ago
How many versions of this movie are there???
DuchessAliana 10 months ago
@TLRhorst Why is better to have more dialogue than silence though? Not be rude, just saying.
NeverDoubt1 10 months ago
@NeverDoubt1 For me I like the dialogue better than silence because with just the music playing and the things going on, my attention started to wander awa from the movie, especially when the battle machine was being destroyed. I hope that clarifies that somewhat. I do love the part in the original when the theif uses the golden backscratcher hands to be chopped off instead of his own. I wish that was in this version.
TLRhorst 7 months ago
@TLRhorst I admit I had to try harder to pay attention in the Recobbled Cut. But it was worth it and I'm glad I did give it a chance. It's a cliche but silence can often speak volumes, much more than dialogue. ;)
But yeah that hand chopping scene was very funny, lol.
NeverDoubt1 7 months ago
@NeverDoubt1 Yeah, I am glad I saw how it was orginially intended to be. Wether it's the original or this version, the story and artwork is amazing and one of a kind. :)
TLRhorst 7 months ago
@NeverDoubt1 yeah It was worth watching it to see how it was originally thought to be, and silence can certainly say more than words, but with this I really enjoy the theif's inner dialogue XD
TLRhorst 3 months ago
My god, All the cartoon sound effects they added in this version are just awful DX
TaraClifton92 10 months ago
what is with Arabian princesses feeling all repressed and craving adventure? lol :P
dramastar1000 10 months ago
It was one thing to have Tack talk....BUT THE THIEF TOO?! WTF?! I would LOVE the recobbled cut IF it was the voices from The Princess and the Cobbler....because Sean Connery? Fuckin' really?
AnnAtomicSuicide 10 months ago
@AnnAtomicSuicide my mouth dropped open when i heard that voice. i was like, DAMN that is deep. there's a print version on youtube that uses a much softer voice, and i love it so much.
sean connery is awesome though.
TheLastHylianTitan 7 months ago
@TheLastHylianTitan I think you're supposed to be shocked, that's the point, I loved that, lol.
NeverDoubt1 7 months ago
I understand that it wasn't supposed to be a kids movie, but that's when I saw it, and it was this version. I've watched it countless times, and I'm very attached to it. As such, I still love it, and the thief's inner commentary always makes me giggle. It's the version of the film I really adore. Don't get me wrong- the original is beyond words, but this will always have a special place in my heart.
MoonGoddessSerenity 10 months ago 6
What happened to the cool music of the parade?? I loved that silly music!
Wolfrunner326 10 months ago
@ilovecloudythegiant I thought both had comedic elements and the original held my attention just fine. But to each their own. ;)
NeverDoubt1 10 months ago
Ok so what's this movie called? Arabian Knight? What about the Thief and the Cobbler? Or is it The Princess and the Cobbler? which one?
Movieman058 10 months ago
ok they went with bals? i can live with yum yum and one eye but really they couldnt have said sphers or orbs they went with balls???
carleen56 10 months ago
85 people who liked this are probably annoying hipsters
ilovecloudythegiant 10 months ago
isn't this Simba's voice?!?!
mandy129034 10 months ago 6
3:15 Never underestimate an old lady.
spiritgirl41192 11 months ago 2
That old Nanny has been watchin too much WWF Smackdown! hahah :)
RoseyRed088 11 months ago
I wish I could do that with my feet....
bulinger96 11 months ago
Yayy I finally found the real version!!! The thief never speaks aloud and Tak is the narrator. I dont know what the other versions were but this is the best one! Why is it called Arabian Night though?
Also I didnt know that Simba is the voice of Tak!! :]
RoseyRed088 11 months ago
@RoseyRed088 Gotta agree with you.... I grew up with this version, so the other one, although good, just doesn't sit as well with me.
oboeducky 11 months ago
@RoseyRed088 No. This is not the "real" version. Go do some research.
The Recobbled Cut is MUCH closer to what is the real version.
LaukkuTheGreit 10 months ago
I saw a version similar to this (with the narration and music) only it was not titled "Arabian Knight" but kept the original title "The Thief and the Cobbler". Which version did I see?
Vorscythe 11 months ago
no one lives like this except college kids. Good thing I just graduated or I will be offended.
Haywood2 11 months ago
DE THEIF TALKS?? lol good quality though
TatianaLawliet 11 months ago
I wouldn't be surprised if Matt. Broderick or Jon. Winters didn't even GIVE a damn about Rich. Williams. I also wouldn't be surprised if whoever is responsible for this was on drugs or something.
DELIVEREE 11 months ago
ohh....why dont you shove the word enchanted right up your arse, Miramax...
aquelescaraaaaaaaaaa 11 months ago 4
this is the widescreen japanese dvd right?
i wonder where i can download it on torrent....
aquelescaraaaaaaaaaa 11 months ago
"hes never seen the golden balls" i never saw this movie, but couldnt they just say orbs or something else besides balls???? >.<
mcenteno59 11 months ago
whats wrong with the people? did someone nuc them or something and only the princess was spared? wth?
xantheyellow 11 months ago
@xantheyellow Maybe they're from the same universe as Nickelodeon's Doug. ;)
NeverDoubt1 11 months ago
@NeverDoubt1 lol, maybe :)
xantheyellow 11 months ago
The worst part about this is that Matthew Broderick gives away EVERYTHING through exposition.
Twonez 11 months ago 4
@bTOMboy3 Reasons for liking the original version more? It has better music and voice acting. It has better storytelling due to its "show don't tell" approach, and half of the scenes are not missing. It has no pointless songs. The tone is completely different, more mature, unlike this farce for kids.
But most importantly, it was intented to be completely unlike Disney films. Animation has suffered from being seen as children's entertainment, and Richard Williams hoped he could change that.
LaukkuTheGreit 1 year ago
Why are people liking this butchered version? I WANT TO SEE MORE DISLIKES, PEOPLE.
And how does the thief know about college?!
FilmFTW1 1 year ago 7
I know I've commented on this movie plenty of times but I wanna say at least one more thing. Sorry if this sounds like nerdy nit picking but I absoluty HATE how they renamed The Golden City Baghdad. In the Recobbled Cut, The Golden City was just it's own world. Calling it Baghdad would be like calling Middle Earth Camolot or something.
Dukeobelding 1 year ago 3
i cant remember which one i saw first but i think its kind od cool that i can recongize Simbas voice
Scully818 1 year ago
not even the nanny have words for how AWFUL that song was
aquelescaraaaaaaaaaa 1 year ago
"Just like your mother, out here without a veil."
Kind of a creepy line considering recent world events...
NeverDoubt1 1 year ago
@bTOMboy3 The original is in fact very humorous and enjoyable, just in a different way. Have you watched it?
NeverDoubt1 1 year ago
Remembered watching a trailer for this when I was young. Saw the nostalgia critique's show, watched the Recobbled version instead. This is pretty bad compared to it.
This is like what 4kids did for Naruto and One Piece, over edited.
alteregoAtlas 1 year ago
@InvaderHog theres no problem with the original version.
first, it's was not supposed to be a kid's movie,
and second, it was intended for teenagers to adults.
the original version was supposed to be ''art'' not just a Disney-like-with-bland-songs-for-kids movie.
aquelescaraaaaaaaaaa 1 year ago 28
@InvaderHog Children may not always understand everything right away, but that doesn't mean they don't enjoy more grown up films. They make their own unique interpretations and then later in life become aware of the full message.
NeverDoubt1 1 year ago
I watched the recobbled cut and it was absolutley brilliant. Granted I saw this first but I can't completely understand why people would want a finished version of what Richard Williams tried to make over three decades ago. Hopefully the companies that own the numerous version of the film will let someone whose more true to what the film can and should of been work on it in the future and rerelease it. This film is a forgotten classic that needs to be remembered
MondoDeluxe18 1 year ago
i grew up to this movie i love this version
MrTFlowable 1 year ago
@MrTFlowable same here. This must be a tamer version of the original, I'd say.
avickers1992 1 year ago
ITS SIMBA!!
FawnORion 1 year ago
ok, i don't know what you think, but i like every version of this movie: the reccobled cut mostly, but i still like them all! Tack is just so epic that is imposible to hate him, even with kinda annoying dialogues and songs with lazy lyrics!
Agatos8 1 year ago 2
nostalgia critic ... thank you
TheGreatAyame 1 year ago 4
could you upload the sundtrack of this film?
aquelescaraaaaaaaaaa 1 year ago
After i saw the Recobbled Cut, it was Richard Wiliams' meant to be 2001 Space Odyssey, just a grand masterpiece that at least exists in the form he wanted it to be.
After i saw the Princess and the Cobbler, i saw why the songs and characters were bland and annoying, but at least their singing/voice-over voices matched. It wasn't good, but not terrible.
After seeing just the first part of Arabian Knight, i was left with one question:
WHY WAS THIS NOT SENT BACK TO THE FIRES OF HELL?!?!?
helljumpr5150 1 year ago 35
I recently ordered this on Laser Disc from a site called Da Don's Laserdiscs, after seeing the VHS version I had checked out at the librar (which was pan & scan), while the LD was in widescreen
avickers1992 1 year ago
Okay I had just finished the Thief*sp?* and the Cobbler verison of this movie and liked it a lot but wanted to see the verison I grew up with I'm not even half way done with the first part of it and I already think that it sucks. I deeply shame myself for liking this hashed together remake the orginal is by far the best. On a side note...Tack is still flipping adorable <3
DaughterofDemons 1 year ago 2
Simba's narrating this!
Kartoonkid95 1 year ago 2
nostalgia critic is right
god this is bland
104msangel 1 year ago 2