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The Rescuers Down Under (Disney) [VHS] [1991]
 
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The Rescuers Down Under (Disney) [VHS] [1991]

VHS ~ Bob Newhart
4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)

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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


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Once again Miss Bianca and Bernard answer cries for help, this time from Cody, a young boy who lives in Australia. He is trying to save a rare golden eagle from being taken by poachers, can the fearless mice from the Rescue Aid Society help Cody to save the eagle?...

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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars breathtaking animation, 4 Aug 2001
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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!
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Breakthrough in 3d vfx for 2d animation, 21 May 2008
By P. McCauley (UK) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Rescuers Down Under [DVD] [1991] (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
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4.0 out of 5 stars childhood favourites, 12 Jul 2009
This review is from: The Rescuers Down Under [DVD] [1991] (DVD)
had this on video as a child, my own son is now two years and bought it as one of the first in his collection, just as good as it was then. a lovely Disney film suitable for any age.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Rescuers rocks!
Not just great for kids, i watched this when i was little and loved it, now its my turn to show my kids brilliant movies i used to love and they share my view. Read more
Published 14 days ago by A. Whittaker

5.0 out of 5 stars Two little mice save the day again
Disney produces another masterpiece to follow 'The Rescuers'. Great little story perfect for the adventurer and escapist in everyone.
Published 3 months ago by Ms. E. J. Martin

4.0 out of 5 stars G'day Rescuers
As the title shows, this instalment of the well-known saga featuring the heroic rodents, sees the action shift to the continent that is home to kangaroos, many varieties of snake,... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Barney McGrew

4.0 out of 5 stars Not half bad
Whilst it's not as good as the original, The Rescuers Down Under is not a disgrace as far as sequels go. Read more
Published on 11 Nov 2007 by Akida93

1.0 out of 5 stars Lacking sequel, uninteresting and bland...
Following the adventures of Bernard and Miss Bianca from Disney's 1977 classic, hit film, The Rescuers is "The Rescuers Down Under" an absolute disgrace to the original film,... Read more
Published on 3 Aug 2006 by Taran Wanderer

5.0 out of 5 stars Fun film for a rainy day
I think this film is really good fun and well made. Keeps the kids entertained on a rainy day
Published on 2 Jun 2005

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