Ducktales The Movie: Treasure Of The Lost Lamp (Disney Movietoons Presents) [VHS]

Ducktales The Movie: Treasure Of The Lost Lamp (Disney Movietoons Presents) [VHS]
by Bob Hathcock

Ducktales The Movie: Treasure Of The Lost Lamp (Disney Movietoons Presents) [VHS]
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Actor: Alan Young, Christopher Lloyd, Richard Libertini, Rip Taylor, Russi Taylor
Director: Bob Hathcock
Producer: Bob Hathcock
Producer: Jean-Pierre Quenet
Producer: Liza-Ann Warren
Writer: Alan Burnett
Writer: Carl Barks
Writer: David Weimers
Writer: Ken Koonce
Edition: VHS Tape
Audio: English (Original Language)
Format: Animated, Closed-captioned, Color, HiFi Sound, NTSC
Running Time: 74 minutes
Release Date: 1995-08-11
Audience Rating: G (General Audience)
Publisher: Walt Disney Home Video
Studio: Walt Disney Home Video

VHS Movie Reviews of Ducktales The Movie: Treasure Of The Lost Lamp (Disney Movietoons Presents) [VHS]

Movie Review: Awsome highly recommended for kids
Summary: 5 Stars

I highly recommend the movie hopefully it will be released on to dvd soon

Movie Review: DuckTales The Movie: Treasure of the Lost Chance
Summary: 3 Stars

When I saw this movie as a kid, it was without a doubt my favorite. However, after seeing the movie many years later, I've come to realize why critics refered to this as an "Indiana Jones rip-off". The film satisfies viewers with its amazing opening as Scrooge and gang travel in the middle of a desert to find the lost treasure of Coli Baba. Then after that, the rest of the film takes place in Duckburg. See where I'm going. This movie could've been so much more, but yet it lost its chance to not only gain a posisitve reputation among fans and critics, but also spawn a sequel or two (there were plans for several DuckTales movies following this one). Overall, its an entertaining movie for younger kids with the exception of some fans, but it falls short of capturing the true spirit of the DuckTales series. Either rent it or buy it for a low price.

Movie Review: A Review Of The Review
Summary: 5 Stars

This isn't a review of the movie, but rather of the initial product description provided by Amazon. They imply that this movie somehow lifted elements from Aladin's formula. The opposite is in fact true. This movie was out long before Aladin and is far superior in my mind. I'd take DuckTales the Movie over most of the big budget features that Disney has produced in the last ten or twenty years. It's worth a look. More than that, it's worth owning. Do yourself a favor and check this beauty out. I promise it will not disappoint.

Movie Review: A quacker of a little "treasure" from Disney.
Summary: 4 Stars

While Disney has not been producing much of high quality animated films these days, few will deny that in the late 1980's and mid 1990's, the Mouse House was in its heyday. After a period of turmoil without their former founder, the company had risen to stardom with its 1989 musical, THE LITTLE MERMAID. The success of that film led to other equally acclaimed masterpieces, notably BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, which was fortunate enough to win the Oscar for Best Picture. In the period between these two works of art, though, the company released two animated features that were pleasant diversions but didn't ignite ticket sales at the box office. One of them was THE RESCUERS DOWN UNDER, a non-musical sequel to a mediocre 1970 film (which actually improved on its predecessor in many ways). The other--and even lesser known--production was DUCKTALES: THE MOVIE--TREASURE OF THE LOST LAMP.

An unashamedly small, likeable film, DUCKTALES--THE MOVIE did not quack up much box office gold in its theatrical release. Based on Disney's popular animated series of its time, this theatrical feature--as you might expect--plays very much like an extended episode of the series, with slightly beefed up production values. Audiences unfamiliar with the show are most likely to be confused with its unexplained references to terms like "Junior Woodchuck"--a problem not uncommon with other theatrical spin-offs of television shows, e.g. THE CARE BEARS, TRANSFORMERS, MY LITTLE PONY, etc. The stars of DUCKTALES, which include self-proclaimed "quad-zillionaire" Scrooge McDuck (impeccably voiced by Alan Young) and his mischievous nephews, Hewy, Dewey, and Louie, are household names with many people, but their co-stars--which include bumbling pilot Launchpad McQuack and Webby (Webbigail for you completists)--are only familiar with those who have tuned into an episode or two of the show. This is probably what sealed DUCKTALES--THE MOVIE's box office fate; it caters more to fans of the show rather than a mainstream audience.

That said, DUCKTALES--THE MOVIE is a very pleasant way to spend 74 minutes. The film bounces along at a fast pace and maintains a kinetic sense of energy, particularly the opening and climactic sequences. And there's nothing at all about the film that may be deemed too unsettling or inappropriate for children (what, you expected an R-rated material from Disney?).

The best way to describe the plot is a mixture of INDIANA JONES adventure and Disney's own ALADDIN. The first 20 minutes of the movie, in which the ducks--on a hunt for Collie Baba's treasure--find themselves braving a booby-trap infested hidden pyramid and outrunning scorpions, recall the roller-coaster excitement of the aforementioned Spielberg-Lucas series. Things get slightly slower around the middle when the ducks unleash the contents of a magic lamp containing, yes, a genie. Voiced with zest and humor by Rip Taylor, this Genie may not have the adult appeal of, say, Robin Williams' Genie in ALADDIN, but he manages to extract a giggle from the audience without being too over-the-top. His lively presence--and the nephews' dilemma of trying to keep his identity a secret from their miserly uncle--makes it easier to sit through the middle portion. The final 20 minutes of the film, in which Scrooge and company attempt to recapture their money bin from a compulsively greedy weasel, Dijon (Richard Libertini), only to deal with the Genie's former master, Merlock, a centuries old villainous sorcerer with the commanding voice of Christopher Lloyd, builds to a high-flying (literally) climax that I've rarely seen other Disney films match.

Based on the above description of the plot, it is tempting to dismiss this movie as an inferior imitation of ALADDIN, particularly where the Genie sub-plot is concerned, but since this movie was made long before that film, it instead holds up as an original story. Technically, DUCKTALES isn't exactly on the same level as, say, THE LITTLE MERMAID or other Disney Renaissance features, but then again it was hardly intended to be. The animation, produced by the now defunct Disney Animation Studios in Paris, is appropriately matched and showcases some spectacularly exciting effects, particularly any moment when Merlock morphs into eagles, rats, bears, cockroaches, panthers, etc., and especially at the climax when Scrooge's money bin is transformed into a creepy-looking castle. Simultaneously, though, the artwork is more "simplified" than the usual Disney treatment--not that it is a bad thing for this type of feature, but it's noticeable in places.

More pleasing about the film is its kinetic musical score, composed by David Newman (THE BRAVE LITTLE TOASTER and ANASTASIA). This is one of the finest ever written for a Disney film, and it's a shame it hasn't been commercially released on CD. It should also be noted that there are no songs in this film (unless you count the DUCKTALES theme over the closing credits)--this gives DUCKTALES the distinction of being one of Disney's "songless" productions (other notable entries including THE BLACK CAULDRON, THE RESCUERS DOWN UNDER, and ATLANTIS--THE LOST EMPIRE).

Although not on par with Disney's better classics, DUCKTALES--THE MOVIE: TREASURE OF THE LOST LAMP is a breezy, fun romp that actually holds up pretty well even after its initial 1990 release. It's too bad that Disney reduced themselves to churning out direct-to-video sequels, none of which matched the excitement or energy of this film or even the heart or human appeal of A GOOFY MOVIE, another inspired by a TV series movie. Compared to most of these other pointless secondary chapters, DUCKTALES--THE MOVIE remains fresh, funny, and enjoyable, especially for youngsters and, yes, fans of Disney-cartoons in general.

Movie Review: Ducktales: The Movie Treasure of the Lost Lamp ON DVD NOW!!
Summary: 5 Stars

Ducktales: The Movie Treasure of the Lost Lamp is an awesome movie. Not the most captivating if you like intense plots, but hey it is a Disney movie. Good news for those of you who love this movie, IT IS FINALLY ON DVD!!!
I bought my copy last week!
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Summary of Ducktales The Movie: Treasure Of The Lost Lamp (Disney Movietoons Presents) [VHS]

TREASURE OF THE LOST LAMP is the first full-length feature film starring Scrooge McDuck, Huey, Dewey, Louie, and Webbigail Vanderquack! The Egyptian desert becomes a nonstop adventure zone as the DuckTales team pursues the legendary treasure of Collie Baba's ancient pyramid! When the daring ducks make off with the riches, little do they know there's a magic lamp among the gems ... a lamp with a wacky, wish-granting Genie inside. When Merlock, the evil sorcerer, follows them back to Duckburg, an incredible battle erupts over the lost lamp! But in the thrilling climax, Scrooge and the nephews learn a lesson far more valuable than even the world's greatest treasure!
Another of Disney's efforts to create a quickie animated feature film out of one of its daily TV shows, this one plays like a low-rent reworking of Aladdin. Still, with Scrooge McDuck (voiced by Alan Young) and nephews Huey, Dewey, and Louie, there's fun to be had. And that includes the genie (voiced by comic Rip Taylor) and the villains voiced by Christopher Lloyd and Richard Libertini. The plot centers on Scrooge's search for lost treasure; the kids come up with the magic lamp with the genie in it, which is sought by an evil magician. Everyone gets into the act of making wishes and seeing them come true, until the bad guy gets a hold of the lamp. Mostly for young viewers. --Marshall Fine

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