Review of The Three Caballeros (1944) by David L — 16 Dec 2013

The Three Caballeros is Disney's follow-up to Saludos Amigos and that means that, yes, it can be considered to be first Disney sequel.

Saludos Amigos was short and more of a travelogue than a movie, The Three Caballeros is definitely an improvement with a lot of fun.

First of all, the animation. It is, as in its predecessor, full of artistic vibe. There are scenes where it really can be called an.

Art film because of so much inventive and abstract animation. The animation of the book and that train for instance are all examples.

Of how animation, when done properly, can also add up to the comedy and become a comedic element in itself.

The soundtrack is quite stupendous. The songs about Baia are so-so, but You Belong To My Heart is a very beautiful ballad and the title.

Song The Three Caballeros is a classic. With wonderful antics from Donald, Jose and Panchito, with catchy and funny lyrics, this song.

Is, without a doubt, one of the very best earlier Disney songs and the song that should pop-up in some top ten lists once in a while,.

But it does not, unfortunately, owing to its 'notorious' package origin and that is why it is probably the most underrated Disney.

Song of all time.

The film consists of seven segments. The first two do not contain Donald and therefore they are the weakest. The Cold-Blooded Penguin.

Involves a penguin named Pablo who wishes to move to some warmer place and The Flying Gauchito involves the adventures of a little boy.

From Argentina and his winged donkey, Burrito. They are the weakest segments in the film because, no matter how much they tried to be.

Entertaining, they didn't manage it - it is not so involving and they both are slight stuff.

In the next segment, Baía, Donald Duck thankfully appears and it involves a pop-up book trip through that Brazilian state.

Las Posadas is the story of a group of Mexican children who celebrated Christmas by re-enacting the journey of Mary, the mother of.

Jesus and Saint Joseph searching for room at the inn and this segment is the most travelogue-like. But having Donald and Jose in.

This movie means that those travelogue scenes which could have been boring are now involving and they serve the purpose.

Now, the problem I have with Mexico: Pátzcuaro, Veracruz and Acapulco segment is that it is overtly sexual. Donald's overly expressed.

Desire for live-action women and his eyes popping whenever he sees one is kinda not suitable and it is also dated. That aspect alone.

Undermines the film significantly.

You Belong To My Heart features the song of the same name which is wonderfully sung and it is possibly the most artistic and most.

Fantasia-like segment.

Finally, Donald's Surreal Reverie is the last and the best film's segment. This is a notable scene for live action and.

Animation mixing, as well as animation among the cacti, but the scene is interrupted when Panchito and Jose spice things up for.

The finale, and Donald ends up battling a toy bull with wheels on its legs. That final scene is what drives this film because it.

Features the charming chemistry between the three, their playful teasing of Donald, who is always the best in those kinds of scenes,.

And the overall animation and The Three Caballeros song all add up to a wonderful finale which is so much fun to watch and one could.

Wish that the entire movie were so involving and charming as this scene.

In the end, The Three Caballeros trumps its predecessor owing to the more screen time between Donald and Jose and the introduction of.

Another great character called Panchito and their playful goofing around, but it also has its fair share of problems including the first.

Two slight segments, some overtly sexual scenes and the overabundance of live-action footage, which makes you wonder how can this film be.

Called an animated film.