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It is more than six decades since the lovable little deer took his first faltering steps in the forest. But Bambi is still the film most likely to bring tears to the eyes, a poll has revealed. The fawn's tale of love, life and loss beat the likes of Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet in Titanic, and Demi Moore and Patrick Swayze in Ghost, to be named the best tear-jerker of all time. Released in 1942, the Walt Disney animated classic's big lump in the throat moment comes when Bambi's mother is shot by hunters. The actual death is never shown, nor is there an extended scene of Bambi crying. Instead, his father tells him quietly: 'Your mother can't be with you any more' as they walk off into the snow. Generations of parents have had to explain to their tearful children why the mummy deer isn't coming back. Such is the impact of... [read full story]
