This is an adventurous Disney movie, his 27th full-length animated feature film, that is based on the story of Oliver Twist. Instead of humans, animals are the main characters and each are quite memorable and funny to watch. The adorable kitten Oliver wants to be adopted, but gets himself mixed in with a gang of street-smart dogs, led by the cool-acting Dodger, who try to protect their humble owner Fagin from being victimized by the debt-collecting Sykes.
It's one adventurous ride from start to finish, full of energy, bright animation and popular music (I especially enjoyed the hip "Why Should I Worry," sung by Billy Joel, and the serene "Good Company," sung by Myhanh Tran). The colorful characters and the wild adventures will appeal to a wide audience of adults and children.
I did, however, thought the movie went too fast, which left little room for the characters to establish more chemistry and bonding, like the friendship between Oliver and Dodger, and the friendship between Oliver and the girl Jenny. In addition, I thought Georgette, the vain poodle, was hilarious and should have been utilized more.
But, overall, it's a fun Disney movie!
Grade B-
It's one adventurous ride from start to finish, full of energy, bright animation and popular music (I especially enjoyed the hip "Why Should I Worry," sung by Billy Joel, and the serene "Good Company," sung by Myhanh Tran). The colorful characters and the wild adventures will appeal to a wide audience of adults and children.
I did, however, thought the movie went too fast, which left little room for the characters to establish more chemistry and bonding, like the friendship between Oliver and Dodger, and the friendship between Oliver and the girl Jenny. In addition, I thought Georgette, the vain poodle, was hilarious and should have been utilized more.
But, overall, it's a fun Disney movie!
Grade B-