With time, I have become wary of any Part II movies. But Bambi II threw that preconceived notion out the window! Indeed, Disney did a great job with the follow-up story, succeeding at maintaining the spirit of the original story and pushing it into the next stage of the life of the deer we learned to love in our childhood.

In Bambi II, after the death of his mother, Bambi lives with his father (The Great Prince, voiced by Patrick Stewart) whom at first is blind to the needs of his youngster and obsessed with making sure he turns out to be a good prince. Their relationship evolves and the story delivers a healthy balance of adventure, joy and thrills all the way to the end. The result is a healthy bond that forms between the two, which lies at the heart of the lesson one can learn from the movie.

The music doesn't overwhelm the animated performances (the way other follow-up Disney movies have done) and the dialogue keeps you engaged and interested all through the movie. The characters continue to be lovable and the landscapes are overwhelmingly beautiful. All in all, the movie is a success at preserving the spirit of the original story and definitely one of the best second parts ever released by Disney.