The Fox and the Hound

I never seem to remember 'The Fox and the Hound' all that fondly, but it certainly is a good film from 1980s Disney. I enjoy the plot and the real variety of characters. Mickey Rooney (Tod) and Kurt Russell (Copper) make for a good pairing, both producing solid stuff in their respective roles. You'd expect that given they're well-known actors. Keith Coogan and Corey Feldman are decent as the aforementioned pair's younger versions of Tod and Copper. The rest of the voice cast aren't really that notable, though I do like the characters Amos, Tweed and Chief who keep the story moving; albeit with perhaps underdeveloped motives. Lovely animation, as usual from this studio, and a premise that is kept simple and short. I always recall this to be less enjoyable - it deserves respect, definitely more than I give it myself.

I watched this one a few times as a kid and the scene with the old lady is a tearjerker. Overall I didn't connect with this movie as much as I thought I would, seeing it again after all these years. It might not be my go to Disney movie, but I'm sure I'll show it to my kids in the future.