So I'm back from Disney World, and that stinks, so I'm coping by finishing what I started with the countdown; I'm going to watch all 50 Disney Animated features, plus Pixar. There's little rhyme or reason to the order, so you'll just have wait to find out what's next. Today I'm covering The Three Cabelleros, Saludos Amigos, Hercules, and Tarzan.
Three Cabelleros and Saludos Amigos - These are basically travel films about Mexico and South America. There are a few good moments, but mostly these are an relic of the 1940s, something to keep Disney in production while most of his staff fought in WWII.
Cabelleros - 3/10
Amigos - 2/10
Hercules - What a hot mess. This movie is all over the place and has a hard time disneyfying Greek myth for a Judeo-Christian audience. Music is the highlight of the movie, as is James Woods as Hades. Meg is the emotional center of the film which is a shame, since she's a supporting character. Mediocre is the order of the day here. Oh Well.
5.5/10
Tarzan - So this movie came out right after Mulan, which, you may remember I wouldn't watch when it came out because of my hatred of Donny Osmond. I also recall being rather offended my the existence of Phil Collins. I was a high school freshmen, and highly unappreciative that he's one of the greatest percussionists in the history of rock and roll and the ideal artist for a jungle adventure. Anyway, this movie rocks. There action set pieces are thrilling, and there's danger everywhere. It's basically a more dramatic and serious version of Jungle Book, with more tragic consequences. This movie also features quite a brutal death for the villian. If you haven't seen this one in a while, check it out!
8/10
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