Randy Korstick
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The correct ratio for all 4 movies was 1.85:1. They were animated in 1.33:1 like many animated films are/were but not intended to be seen that way they were intended to be seen 1.85:1 so there was lots of dead space on the top and bottom. The DVDs are not cropped they are matted with the mattes that were intended by the creators of the film when it was made. Many of us got used to the 1.33:1 versions because we grew up with them on TV. Best option would be to include both versions to make everyone happy. I think the fullscreen presentation takes away the movie feel and makes them feel like they were made for TV cheapening the whole effect. Especially since I saw the last 2 at the theaters.
Kirben said:The original aspect ratio of these older Peanuts movie was 4:3, they were mattered when shown in theaters. I expect the upcoming DVD release of Race for your Life, Charlie Brown will be cropped to widescreen, just like the previous DVD releases in the USA.
A Boy Named Charlie Brown and Snoopy Comes Home are at least available in their correct aspect ratio on DVD in Australia and the UK.