Review of Fun and Fancy Free (1947) by Wesley M — 25 Jun 2010
There's one scene in Fun & Fancy Free where Donald Duck goes completely insane that's surprisingly dark and disturbing but makes it worth renting. But despite having Mickey Mouse, Donald, and Goofy, Fun & Fancy Free is not a great "package film" like The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr.
Toad. In fact, their segment is frequently interrupted by a ventriloquist telling jokes that were funny in their time, but now seem intrusive. The animated segments (the enjoyable "Bongo" and "Mickey and the Beanstalk") are a delight to watch as their bright color palette do invoke a sense of fun, but the live action seems like filler.
In fact, they probably could have put a great short cartoon in place of the filler, making Fun & Fancy Free a trifecta of great stories, but it's only a minor (but likable) entry in Disney's collection.
This review of Fun and Fancy Free (1947) was written by Wesley M on 25 Jun 2010.
Fun and Fancy Free has generally received positive reviews.
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