This is part of my series “Thoughts on Disney movies,” where I’ve gone back to watch all of the animated Disney features, starting with Snow White and the 7 Dwarfs, and then share my thoughts on the blog.
Highlights: Probably my favorite thing about it was the adorable little romance between Bernard and Bianca. They have fun personalities, though it’s not obvious why she would ever be so attracted to a mouse like him. I personally found the story line to be interesting and it kept my attention, which I appreciate. Maybe not a stellar film, but it was all right.
Low points: My husband didn’t care for this one, so I’ll let him speak to the low points. did not like it. He felt the plot was disorganized, the transitions were lacking, and there were things that didn’t make sense. He also didn’t like or identify with any of the characters, which he found static and uninteresting. He called the whole thing “way too absurd.”
Music: There are a few songs in this one, such as the opening song and a song sung by Penny. However, the music in this film sounded, to me, very dated. And not in a good, classic way either. It was just old and somewhat boring.
Fun Fact: Apparently in the film’s original release, as well as all released editions until 1999, there’s an extremely brief shot of a naked woman. It’s during the scene where Bernard and Bianca are riding on the bird’s back, and it takes place in one of the windows behind them. No one really knows how it got there, but it’s pretty obvious that it’s a result of someone that worked there tampering with the film. It’s been removed in subsequent editions.
I loved this movie as a kid but it did freak me out. Something about the little girl being cooped up in those dark surroundings. I think I’m the only person I know that likes it as much as I do.
Ooh yes I know what you mean – it is definitely a little bit of a freaky movie. Pretty dark premise, if you think about it.
This is one Disney film I haven’t seen. Pretty crazy about that shot that had to be taken out. I think I’ve heard about quick clips like those in other films, too.
Some weird stuff definitely goes on sometimes in film production! I’ve heard similar stories too.
This is personally one of my least favorite Disneys. To me it is a mean spirited film and there is just too much of Medusa. It feels gloomy and I guess I didn’t like it as a child so that is part of it. I can see why others enjoy the mystery and I do like Bernard and Bianca. I just prefer the sequel.
I definitely know what you mean. I remember enjoying the sequel as a kid but haven’t watched it in so long I don’t remember anything from it, so I look forward to seeing it again when I get to that one!
So funny that you’re reviewing this. I never really liked it much myself when I was little, but my son loves it. It’s on Netflix and he watches the original and The Rescuers Down Under, which is even more absurd.
So funny that you’re reviewing this. I never really liked it much myself when I was little, but my son loves it. It’s on Netflix and he watches the original and The Rescuers Down Under, which is even more absurd.
That’s so funny that your son loves it! I don’t remember much about Down Under, but I’m looking forward to seeing it when I get to it in this series.
Yeah, it’s nothing special.
That’s basically my thoughts too. If I wanted to write a 3 word blog post I could have just done that lol.
I don’t usually like anime films. But it was fun reading about it. Thanks for the review. 🙂
*Lower lip trembles* but…but…but…EVINRUDE rocks….Is it weird that naming him after a motor still cracks me up? Yes, yes it s but still…. EVINRUDE is my favorite character in The Rescuers 🙂
To be fair, evinrude is awesome!