Operation Dumbo

This is a great film with a terrific balance of comedy and adventure. It was not particularly popular when first issued, probably because it was too soon (20 years) after the trauma of the Vietnam War. But now it's thoroughly enjoyable, showing humorous aspects of what was then a horrible war for so many people.

Great movie. Great price for the movie

Although a comedy, this movie is based on events in a true story?! Only the 101st Airborne would perform such a mission and complete it with the Green Beret! The Vietnamese were instrumental in the success of such missions. The Vietnamese Boy Linh, with a cantankerous elephant were central in the success of this movie plus Danny Glover and Ray Liotta were outstanding. During the Vietnam War, the mountain tribes were real allies with the American military. This movie accurately demonstrated how covert the NVA were in their operations. In addition, the flights of military C-130 Cargo planes and helicopters were illustrative of actual military operations in the Vietnam War. The most outstanding feature of this Disney production was the humanitarian and civilized events that are so exceptional for a wartime movie. This is a superb family movie and worthy of the 5-star rating for the plus side of our involvements in South East Asia with good humor!

My whole family has always loved this movie

I bought this for my son's 25th Bday. This was his favorite movie as a kid and watched it 100's of times. As a child he dreamt of becoming a soldier one day and at 18yrs old he did. He spent the next 5 yrs serving as a helicopter crew chief for HMH 463 out of KBay- the same Marine squadron that flew the helicopter to rescue the elephant in the movie- which is a true story. This movie is dear to his heart and now he gets to share it with his future kids. This is a great movie for all ages and it was shipped quickly

If you like Danny Glover this is a good example of what a good presence he was in movies. Based on a true story from the Vietnam War era...this is a Disney movie sure to entertain and give a whole different perspective on the Vietnam War. This is NOT a shoot 'em up movie. It's a movie shot with a heart-warming story and one for kids to possibly introduce them to an era we hear so many negative stories about. This is one told with heart about a village, a group of GIs , and a mission to help during the 60s. Sometimes we need movies like this to put things in perspective.

I loved this movie as a kid, and now my kids thoroughly enjoy it. Have watched several times. Never gets olds. Great family movie.

Caught the last hour of this movie on TV. Almost didn't watch it as thought from the description that it was a silly children's movie, but nothing else was on. Enjoyed it so much I waited for almost a year for it to be rerun so I could tape it. Never saw it again, then remembered I could probably get it on Amazon! Bought a used copy. It plays perfectly AND...it has subtitles for the Viet Cong scenes, contrary to the complaints from other reviewers. I feel very fortunate. I thought an important moral built into this script was keeping a promise no matter how inconvenient, or even dangerous, it may be for you. This film made me laugh, cry, hold my breath from tension and left me with a feeling of satisfaction at the end.