THE STORY OF ANYBURG U.S.A. (Released to USA 1957)

 

Ben Meyers’ Rating: 3.9|5.0 Starsììì  The Story of Anyburg U.S.A.—Walt Disney—creatively examines whether problems lie in the machine or in the man operating the machine. It's interesting that Walt Disney examined this argument in 1957, an argument relevant over 65 years later. Film Poster Courtesy of Google Images Storyline  A small city thinks automobiles are causing  challenges in their community and suggests the community eliminate automobiles.  Additional Thanks  Thank you to Director Clyde Geronimi for directing effort. Thank you to  Producer Disney for making the film possible. Cast includes Hans Conried, Dal McKennon, Thurl Ravenscroft, Bill Thompson, and Bill Ravenscroft. Buy a Ticket? Yes? No? Maybe? Yes. This short movie tells a sensible story. Video Critique Available Here: Ben Meyers

THE BRAVE LITTLE TOASTER TO THE RESCUE (Released to Television UK 1997)

Ben Meyers’ Rating: 3.2|5.0 Starsììì  The Brave Little Toaster to the Rescue—save the animal tropes—works with weak scripting and music themes that seem misplaced. While the animation is suitable, some audiences may not relate well to animated household appliances. This film is part two of The Brave Little Toaster series and does not encourage watching the third movie, The Brave Little Toaster Goes to Mars.   Film Poster Courtesy of Google Images Storyline  The brave little toaster and his appliance friends with newly formed animal friends, try to save  Rob's college thesis and in the process save animals from an evil lab.   Additional Thanks  Thank you to Director Robert C. Ramirez and Patrick A. Ventura for directing effort. Thank you to Executive Producers Willard Carroll, and Peter Locke for making the film possible. Voice casting includes Jessica Tuck, Chris Young, Roger Cabler, Deana Oliver, Eric Lloyd, Thurl Ravenscroft,  and Timothy Stack. Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?  No. This is a low grade film and does not help its target audience as intended. Audiences may feel  creepy and 'weirded out' by animated household appliances even though this is not the intention of the movie. Writers seem to approach the story wrongly. It does not work with the innocence of The Little Engine That Could. Video Critique Available Here: Ben Meyers