The Rescuers Down Under (1990)

User Rating:

6.6/10   

Directors:

Hendel Butoy
Mike Gabriel

Writers:

Jim Cox (animation screenplay) &
Karey Kirkpatrick (animation screenplay) ...

Release Date:

16 November 1990 (USA)

Genre:

Animation | Adventure | Crime | Family

Plot:

The RAS agents, Miss Bianca and Bernard, race to Australia to save a boy and a rare golden eagle from a murderous poacher

Plot Keywords:

Poacher | Golden Eagle | Mouse | Rescue | Albatross

Awards:

5 wins

Cast

Bob Newhart	...	Bernard (voice)
Eva Gabor	...	Miss Bianca (voice)
John Candy	...	Wilbur (voice)
Tristan Rogers	...	Jake (voice)
Adam Ryen	...	Cody (voice)
George C. Scott	...	Percival C. McLeach (voice)
Wayne Robson	...	Frank (voice)
Douglas Seale	...	Krebbs (voice)
Frank Welker	...	Joanna and additional special vocal effects (voice)
Bernard Fox	...	Chairman / Doctor (voice)
Peter Firth	...	Red (voice)
Billy Barty	...	Baitmouse (voice)
Ed Gilbert	...	Francois (voice)
Carla Meyer	...	Faloo / Mother (voice)
Russi Taylor	...	Nurse Mouse (voice)

Runtime:

74 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.66 : 1

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Certification:

Iceland:L | Portugal:M/6 | South Africa:A | Netherlands:AL | New Zealand:G | Argentina:Atp | Australia:G | Chile:TE | Germany:o.Al. (bw) | Norway:5 | Peru:PT | Sweden:7 | UK:U | USA:G

Company:

Silver Screen Partners IV

Trivia:

The failure of this feature discouraged Disney from releasing later sequels theatrically.

Goofs:

Continuity: In the scene where the eagle is trapped, Cody grabs onto the rope of the trap and Jake throws a rope around Cody's shoe to lift himself and Miss Bianca after him. As Cody tries to cut through all of the ropes, both of his feet are visible and there are no mice hanging from them, but when he arrives at the top of the cliff, Jake and Miss Bianca are there.

Quotes:

[Jake, Bernard and Bianca are digging into McLeach's lair]
Jake: the Outback Kangaroo-Mouse: Has anyone considered trying "Open Sesame"?
[the door opens]
Jake: the Outback Kangaroo-Mouse: Hey, it worked!

Movie Connections:

Spoofed in The Emperor's New Groove (2000)

Soundtrack:

Black Slacks

Pure Disney entertainment

THE RESCUERS, in my opinion, is pure Disney entertainment. It made me feel all warm and tingly when Bernard (voice of Bob Newhart) and Bianca (voice of Eva Gabor) set out on their mission to rescue Cody (voice of Adam Ryen) and the rare golden eagle. If you ask me, McLeach (voice of George C. Scott) was absolutely nefarious. You'll have to see the movie if you want to know why. Before I wrap this up, I'd like to say that everyone was perfectly cast, the direction was flawless, and Disney has scored a big hit. Also, after having seen this movie, I would love to go to Australia one day. In conclusion, I highly recommend this pure Disney blockbuster to everyone who hasn't seen it. I guarantee you you'll enjoy it.