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The Rescuers Down Under isn't a quickie, direct-to-video sequel, cashing in on the success of the original 1977 animated hit about adventurous mice, but a full-blown theatrical effort. This time around, Bernard (voice of Bob Newhart) is trying to pop the question to Bianca (Eva Gabor) when they're summoned to Australia, where a young boy has been kidnapped by a pallid, grey-faced poacher (who looks like and is voiced by George C. Scott). Wilbur, a chatterbox of an albatross (John Candy, replacing the late Jim Jordan's character Orville), and Jake (Tristan Rogers), a kangaroo mouse--Bernard is jealous of the dashing rodent--assist the Rescuers in saving the day and imparting a mild environmental message. The film opens with an absolutely breathtaking aerial sequence--this was made near the beginning of Disney's animation renaissance--so impressive it would seem the story, literally, has nowhere else to go but down. However, some smart gags, excellent animation and rollicking adventures ensue. So why isn't it better known? It had the bad luck to open, in 1990, opposite another kids' film--Home Alone. --David Kronke
DVD Description
DVD Special Features:
The Making of The Rescuers Down Under
"Mickey Down Under" Cartoon
The Rescuers Down Under Scrapbook
"Rescue Aid Society" Sing-A-Long
Interactive Game
Languages in Dolby Digital 5.1: English
Languages in Dolby Digital 2.0: Hebrew, Greek
Subtitles: English, English for the hearing impaired
Widescreen format 1.66:1
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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful
Format:VHS Tape
Somewhere in Australia, a young boy and his eagle friend are in trouble, so once more, Bernard and Bianca come to the rescue. It's a wonderful story filled with charming characters, all different in their own way. It's not too sentimental, yet, it has it's moments. This is not just a kid's movie. This is a movie the whole family can enjoy, since the content is not goofy, but serious, though it does have a lot of funny moments. This movie is not exactly the newest animated movie Disney has created, but the animation is still as beautiful as their newest classics. In short, this movie has it all. The only thing I miss in this movie are the usual songs, which are in almost all Disney's masterpieces, but the story is still great, and it doesn't need music to be a good movie. Don't miss out on this lovely Disney classic!
8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
This sequel to the rescuers was something special to disney, as this is the first sequal of feature animation to also become a feature. This is currently the only sequel to date to become a feature; this shows disney had great expectations and faith in this film.
This film has a similar story style to the original film, where a kid gets captured and its up to the rescue aid society to come to the rescue. The character cast in this film is amazing, and the animators do an incredible job at portraying emotion and expression through them.
This film also, as many may not know, include disney first 3d visual effects in 2d animation. There is a flying sequence at the start which is actually 3D which at the time of release was breathtaking, and was a huge impact on how film is today.
This film is really special, maybe not 'the best' disney feature, but its among some of the best animation films ever, and includes some of the best character animation I have ever seen.
This film will inspire you and wont fail to entertain.
- Pete
This film has a similar story style to the original film, where a kid gets captured and its up to the rescue aid society to come to the rescue. The character cast in this film is amazing, and the animators do an incredible job at portraying emotion and expression through them.
This film also, as many may not know, include disney first 3d visual effects in 2d animation. There is a flying sequence at the start which is actually 3D which at the time of release was breathtaking, and was a huge impact on how film is today.
This film is really special, maybe not 'the best' disney feature, but its among some of the best animation films ever, and includes some of the best character animation I have ever seen.
This film will inspire you and wont fail to entertain.
- Pete
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
Disney produces another masterpiece to follow 'The Rescuers'. Great little story perfect for the adventurer and escapist in everyone.
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Takes me back to my childhood! My children now love this film as much as I did! The message of the film is lovely, about helping others :)
Published 28 days ago by Holyghost_Girl
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These videos were bought as a present for our 3 year old grand-daughter we were very impressed with the quality a little bit disappointed with delivery which was a few days over... Read more
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Excellent price
My sons already got this but bought it for my nephew along with 4 other dvds. So cheap. Enjoyable film def on for the collection if you are a collector of Disney like me.
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Brilliant film! Always has been a fave!
Lovely story, captivating! The kids will love this film, I always did as a child and still do now I'm grown up!
Published 6 months ago by Samantha Slater
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Watched this film years ago as an avid Walt Disney fan , bought it to show my children ,they vary in ages from 8 to 16 . We all thoroughly enjoyed it. Read more
Published 8 months ago by adeyrules
dvd rescuers down-under
enjoyable story for the younger viewer. just enough excitment without the nightmares...one for a rainy day...good value and service
Published 9 months ago by Mrs. M. Mcdonald
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This dvd was bought to replace a much loved video so I knew what I was buying. For anybody who has not seen the rescuers, it is a story about two mice sent to rescue a little girl... Read more
Published 11 months ago by Tim Young
Rescuers Down Under
This dvd is good, it's brought back alot of childhood memories which is the reason for the purchase. I definately recommend it.
Published 12 months ago by Ms. S. E. Tacon
Very good film
My 3 and half daughter watched this film and really enjoyed the film, i remember watching this in my childhood days and still really enjoy watching it.
Published 12 months ago by liz
The Rescuers Down Under
This film was very entertaining and was a typical walt disney film. You fall in love with bianca and bernard all over again and the story is very exciteing.
Published 12 months ago by Lynda
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