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Oliver & Company (1988)

A street-savvy kitten joins canine crooks in NYC; perfect for fans of heartwarming adventures and charming animal tales.

Genres: Animation, Comedy, Family

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Oliver & Company(1988)

G
Movie1h 14mEnglishAnimation, Comedy, Family
6.7
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Overview

A young cat named Oliver is left alone in a kitten box, while all the other young cats have new owners. A big dog named Dodger shows him how to get food and later Oliver lives with him, his owner Fagin and Fagin's other dogs Tito, Rita, Einstein, and Francis. Fagin has one problem besides being broke he owes a nasty man named Sykes a lot of money. If he can't pay it back he's in big trouble. While Oliver runs into a little girl named Jenny who becomes his new owner which he is happy with and later Sykes sees Jenny as the key for him to get his money.

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Tito is the best. Why should I worry is a pretty good song. The story is fine and it has a short run time so that is nice. I had a good time.

Mediocre background and flat character designs that often remind me of an 80s morning cartoon show, not a Disney feature film.

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he should have stayed with the gang!!!

Largely unremarkable, except for a few examples of early computer animation that lend some sweeping camera moves to the film, the best that can be said is that the entire film is watchable, yet equally forgettable. You would expect having a voice cast that included Bette Midler and Billy Joel, some of the songs might stand out, but they don'#39;t. Basing the story on Oliver Twist might seem like a good idea, but like the central character of that book, Oliver is largely reactive as a hero and doesn'#39;t really do anything. The cast of secondary characters are probably the best thing about the film and try to breathe a little life into the story, but the villain is weak. Apart from the aforementioned early steps into computer animation, the rest of the artwork is equally unmemorable. It'#39;s not Disney'#39;s worst animated film though and given it'#39;s short running time it doesn'#39;t outstay its welcome.

Eh, it's whatever. To be blunt the music here really carries; strong songs with good choreography. Everything else is pretty dull and unimpressive, especially when the Renaissance starts right after this movie. Probably the Disney film I actively have the least to say on. I guess if you need a cute animal fix, this'll do? At least this has Bette Midler and Billy Joel, so... You could do worse.

This film deserved more respect shouldn’t have such a low rating love the characters and it’s just a cute story.

Loved this movie as a kid, watching it in English was maybe not the best choice as I didn't feel much nostalgia (We got street savoir-faire 'lt;'lt;'lt;'lt; Ik ben een hond van de straat). I like it overall and I always loved the chase on the metro line but I'll definitely watch it in Dutch next time.

It's such a good old animated movie. Still holds up, and the characters are great.

Still a great film with some boppin' music :) As an adult, I notice how Oliver just gets passed around like a doughnut the entire movie, which is sad. But I forgot how quotable this movie is!

A fun animated musical. '#39;Oliver 'amp; Company'#39; isn'#39;t anything revolutionary, it follows similar beats to other children/animal Disney films, but the mix of the songs and a heartfelt premise is done very well. The characters here are more than decent, though the voice cast are the reason why they are more memorable than they would otherwise be. Joey Lawrence (Oliver) and Billy Joel (Dodger) are the most notable, but Cheech Marin (Tito), Dom DeLuise (Fagin) and Robert Loggia (Sykes) all give something noteworthy too. I like the animation style for the majority, aside from a few moments where it'#39;s a little less rounded off with senseless static backgrounds. The plot, as already noted, is quite hearty yet also funny, with the music keeping things feeling vibrant. Another solid production from this decade of Disney.

Best moment? Why Should I Worry?

Reminds me of when Alvin and the Chipmunks were a cartoon and not a 3D '#34;creation'#34;.... Ah the 80'#39;s nostalgia. Can'#39;t say I'#39;m the biggest fan of this film but I understand it had its place at the time.

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In this contemporary talking-animal fable, a loose interpretation of Oliver Twist, Disney tries to appear street-smart, hip and relevant. So powerful is that urge, to seem youthful and cool, that the first major sing-along, performed by a dog in sunglasses (and voiced by Billy Joel), literally spells it out for us. Check it out, kids, we're still with-it. We know what's rad. Joel had a hit or two left in him at the time, though it's fair to say he was far from pop freshness, and Disney was stuck in the midst of a creative dry spell, so the whole attempt feels hollow, insecure and corporate. A real try-hard. The limp storyline doesn't provide much help, wasting an eccentric Dom DeLuise performance on a simple homeless character who errantly floats in and out of the plot as needed, but the animation department deserves credit for their continued pursuit of the next big thing. In this case, that means computer-aided animation; a bold and impressive use of new tools which give both the pristine city skyline and its sharp, menacing automotive occupants an unusual sense of depth and perspective. It still looks and feels like a Disney movie, despite the (then) cutting-edge techniques, which is also commendable. Shame the rest of the act wasn't up to par. Simple and by-the-numbers, it's bright and pretty but not even remotely special.

I suppose it was only a matter of time before this classic Charles Dickens story got the Disney treatment - but given that it's completely devoid of any darkness or eeriness, this rather too cheerful and vibrant pet-fest doesn't really work for me. The eponymous kitten is adopted by a gang of dogs that, much like "Fagin's Boys" in the book, engage in a bit of petty crime for their boss "Fagin" who, himself, lives in terror of the malevolent "Sykes". When the latter cottons on that "Oliver" has been adopted into a wealthy home, he insists that "Fagin" enact a trap to lure "Jenny" from her luxury mansion so he can ransom her back to her dad. It falls to "Oliver" and his canine companions to thwart this dastardly plan. You can't really fault the quality of the animation and an array of musicians including Barry Manilow and Dan Hartman are behind the songs that won't exactly stick in your mind afterwards, but that do help to keep this amiable production rolling along. Sadly, though, it's all just way too predictably light and fluffy and takes just a little too much of a factory approach to one of the more substantial stories of English literature. Younger kids may like it though - it's pretty joyous and extols the virtues of loyalty, team playing and friendship and it's not without the odd laugh to two.

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