Review of Saludos Amigos (1942) by Jacob M — 03 Jun 2013
During the second half of the 1940's, Disney spent their time making cheap, package films mostly due to the poor box-office performances of some of their films, such as Fantasia and Bambi. When asked by the government to help America maintain good relations with South America, Walt's crew went down to Mexico and other Latin American places as an inspiration for this film.
In Saludos Amigos, we witness these animators get the inspiration to design the four shorts told in this movie.
Lake Titicaca shows Donald Duck exploring the lake and other parts of South America, even teaming up with a llama.
In Pedro, we learn about a small plane who goes on a quest to deliver the mail through treacherous mountains.
El Gaucho Goofy shows Goofy trying to be a gaucho.
Color of Brazil shows Donald learning to do the Samba with his friend, Jose Carioca.
At only 40 minutes, this is the shortest Disney feature released, shorter than Dumbo. But it doesn't feel that short, because the live action scenes drag and feel more like a documentary than an actual film. Really, who would want to see that?
However, I was impressed with the animation, and I appreciated Disney for their attempt at getting people into Mexican culture.
This review of Saludos Amigos (1942) was written by Jacob M on 03 Jun 2013.
Saludos Amigos has generally received mixed reviews.
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