Disney animation was much worse in the 60s and 70s when they used xerography techniques instead of hand-inking and The Rescuers is no exception. There are still many nice touches in the movement and design of the characters, but it's nowhere near Disney's heyday. The dragonfly steals the show in my opinion, constantly panting and expressing with his big eyes.
The relationship between the main two mice is charming - the upper class Miss Bianca and the janitor Bernard. They clearly like each-other through their actions - he often stutters or stumbles when she talks to him. Their relationship adds humour and warmth to the movie.
The little girl Penny is cute. She's vulnerable but hopeful and willing to fight. The villains are strange and colourful enough, but the plot doesn't have much depth. The idea of a hidden valuable treasure feels like it could have led to more exploration and adventure. The songs are simple and touching but short and not very memorable.
Rescuers is not bad, but it pales in comparison to the early Disney classics and later "Renaissance" films.
The relationship between the main two mice is charming - the upper class Miss Bianca and the janitor Bernard. They clearly like each-other through their actions - he often stutters or stumbles when she talks to him. Their relationship adds humour and warmth to the movie.
The little girl Penny is cute. She's vulnerable but hopeful and willing to fight. The villains are strange and colourful enough, but the plot doesn't have much depth. The idea of a hidden valuable treasure feels like it could have led to more exploration and adventure. The songs are simple and touching but short and not very memorable.
Rescuers is not bad, but it pales in comparison to the early Disney classics and later "Renaissance" films.