“The Rescuers Down Under” is the sequel to the original movie, “The Rescuers,” although it came along thirteen years later. Bob Newhart and Eva Gabor reprise their roles as Bernard and Miss Bianca, respectively, and Bernard has finally decided that it’s time to pop the ol’ question to Miss Bianca. However, before he can get the words out, news comes down the wire that a boy has been kidnapped in Australia, and he and Miss Bianca must go to the rescue.
Cody lives with his widowed mother near the edge of the Australian wild, in a place called Mugwomp Flats. He goes out each day to release animals from the traps set for them by poachers. This one particular day, he has rescued a beautiful giant Golden Eagle and in return, is given one of her feathers. But as he’s getting ready to return home, he is caught by the poacher, a murderous man named Percival McLeach, and to be taught a lesson, is taken along when the poacher leaves. He’s kept in a cage just like one of the animals, and is treated very badly. One of Cody’s mouse friends manages to send out the distress call, and that is what summons Bernard and Miss Bianca. With the help of an albatross named Wilbur, voiced by John Candy, they fly to the rescue.
Upon arriving in Australia, they meet up with Jake, a kangaroo rat field agent for the rescue society, who gives them a hand. (You’ll recognize Jake’s voice as Tristan Rogers, “Scorpio” from General Hospital.)
Will they get there on time to stop McLeach’s evil plan and to save not only Cody, but the Golden Eagle?
I have to say it – I really hated this movie. What’s up with all this putting kids in cages and being cruel and violent toward them? Movies for children should make children feel good about themselves and the world around them. Yeah, let’s entertain our families by sitting down with a big bowl of popcorn and watch a child get terrorized! What a great family activity!
As always, I know there are those who love this movie and will disagree with my assessment. That’s great – that’s why we have so many movies to choose from. But this isn’t one we’ll be watching again.
This movie is rated G.
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