Audience Rating: Universal, suitable for all
Binding: VHS Tape
EAN: 5017182114222
Format: Animated, Closed-captioned, Dolby, PAL, Surround Sound
Label: Walt Disney Home Video
Languages: EnglishOriginal LanguageAnalog
Manufacturer: Walt Disney Home Video
Number Of Discs: 1
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Walt Disney Home Video
Release Date: May 12, 1997
Running Time: 80 minutes
Studio: Walt Disney Home Video
Theatrical Release Date: November 16, 1990

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Editorial Review:

Amazon.co.uk Review:
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




Rating: - Breakthrough in 3d vfx for 2d animation
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 ... Read More

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Rating: - 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. Many theatrical sequels tend to be no better than ones released direct-to-video. Down Under is an exception.

Plot-wise, there are a few faults. Some scenes just seemed to be there for the sake of it and the plot is considerably weaker than the original. But there are enough jokes and enough suspense to keep the film going so there's never a dull moment.
Some might say ... Read More

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Rating: - 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, mainly because it lacks the heart and warmth of the original. Characters like Madame Medusa, Penny and Evinrude are hard to replace, that's why I didn't expect this sequel to be anywhere as good, and really, I got less than what I expected.

The film is bland, it doesn't offer the sweet moments of purity and innocence ... Read More

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Rating: - 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

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Rating: - breathtaking animation
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, ... Read More

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