Oliver & Company (Special Edition) Reviews

• Absotively, Posolutely Wonderful!

  
  By A2UQIIJ2CD8REE on 2001-07-05
  Poor, abandoned kitten Oliver is homeless on the streets of 1980s New York City, until he meets a streetwise dog named Dodger. The cool canine takes Oliver under his wing and, with the help of the rest of his all-dog pickpocket gang, begins to teach him how to survive on the wrong side of the law. But when one of their con jobs goes awry, Oliver ends up in the hands of a sweet, lonely, little rich girl named Jenny. Suddenly, Oliver is living the high-life in a Fifth Avenue penthouse, much to the chagrin of Jenny's prize-winning, pampered poodle, Georgette. When the old gang shows up to rescue Oliver from his ritzy new life, they're disappointed to find that he wants to stay with Jenny. Their human ringleader, Fagin, however, is more than happy to send Oliver home, if he can get a healthy ransom in the process. Fagin isn't really a bad guy, he's just one step above homeless and has a really nasty loan-shark breathing down his neck. Jenny shows up on the dark and dangerous docks to pay Oliver's ransom and rescue her little kitty, and her sadness is too much for Fagin to take, but loan-shark Sykes has no troubles from a conscience and sees a chance to make even more dirty money. He snatches up Jenny and plans to hold HER for ransom! Suddenly, Oliver, Dodger, Fagin and the gang find themselves on a desperate rescue mission to save Jenny from the ruthless Sykes and his bloodthirsty Doberman Pinschers, Roscoe and Desoto, and even Georgette is getting in on the heroic action!
  
  There's no doubt about it, Disney's wonderfully charming classic "Oliver and Company" is one of the most dated animated films you'll ever see. Of course, that's a big part of its charm. What could be more "`80s" than 1980s New York City? How about the music of Billy Joel and Huey Lewis? I know they were two favorites of mine in the `80s! Okay, to be honest, Billy Joel and Huey Lewis aside, the `80s is something you look back on and mock rather than view fondly, especially the clothes, and Oliver and Company captures that aspect, along with many others, perfectly. So, it's dated. Everything is, really. Call it nostalgia. Anywho, as strongly `80s as "Oliver and Company" is, it rises above it! It is simply a great film! That's something that's easy to forget if you haven't seen it in a while. "Oliver and Company" is Disney's twist on Charles Dickens' "Oliver Twist," and it is an EXCELLENT modernization! All the best characters are there, and the cast is star-studded! The piano man himself, Billy Joel, voices the artful Dodger, a canine so cool he puts Snoopy to shame (we still love ya, Snoopy)! The hilarious Cheech Marin is Tito the Chihuahua, animation alumnus Dom Deluise is Fagin, the divine Bette Midler is one of Disney's funniest characters as Georgette, Robert Loggia is the excellently slimy villain, Sykes, and a very young Joey Lawrence plays Oliver, just to name a few! With seamlessly incorporated computer animation and painstakingly acquired "dog's eye view" shots of New York City, "Oliver and Company" was the film that kicked off Disney's big comeback as an animation heavyweight, though this cute little film was easily forgotten in the wake of Disney's mega-hit, "The Little Mermaid," the following year. But don't let that stop you from enjoying the magic of "Oliver and Company" yourself! Even the soundtrack is terrific, despite that it is powerfully "80s." And, it's amazing how well Disney has translated "Oliver Twist" into a tale about cats and dogs on the streets of New York without losing the heart of the tale and its underlying messages. The DVD is fantastic as well, especially for a single-disc Disney release! This is the way DVDs should be! In addition to the widescreen presentation of the film, you get a behind the scenes featurette from the original theatrical release, 2 shorter featurettes, a TV spot, theatrical trailers, a scrapbook gallery of art and other materials, 2 sing-along-songs, and the best part: You get two classic Disney shorts! Included as extras are "Puss Cafe," a hilarious Pluto cartoon where the pup goes up against two troublesome felines invading his backyard, and "Lend a Paw," the Oscar winning Mickey Mouse short in which Pluto saves a kitten from drowning and quickly regrets it. Outstanding stuff, and an amazing selection of extras for a single-disc Disney DVD! Rediscover this Disney Classic on DVD today! You won't regret it!
  
  

• Actually, I wanted to rank this 4.5 stars.

  
  By A3OCO2VYXPPJ9W on 2006-04-14
  I watched this movie when I was in middle school, and I bought the DVD and soundtrack CD. Atually, this wasn't an excellent movie, at least, it wasn't as good as "The Little Mermaid", which was published 1 year later after it. But I don't know why I love this movie so much even more than 10 years past.
  In the movie, what attracted me firstly was the character designing. My favourite characters were Oliver, Jenny and Rita. Especially Oliver, he was a young cute furry kitten, I love his face and his big eyes. So I couldn't figure out why nobody adopted him when he and other kittens were on sale. Rita was a beautiful and spirited female. When she looked at Dodger and Oliver sleeped together, she looked so gentle and charming! Fagin was a good person, he was poor and ugly, but then he was so kind and gentle, or he wouldn't adopt those dogs and Oliver.
  The story of this movie was interesting, and I knew it was adapted from the novel "Oliver Twist". This movie carried the novel on screen, and changed the miserable story into a comedy. With the help of many friends, the orphan kitten became happier and happier day by day. Through adventure of life, he became stronger and braver. Finally, he got the happiness he deserve.
  One of the facets which attracted me most was the music, that's why I collected 2 edition of its soundtrack. "Once Upon A Time in New York City" and "Streets of Gold" were my favourites, "Why Should I Worry" was famous for all "Oliver&Company" fans, "Perfect Isn't Easy" was comical and good!
  Well, it wasn't an exceptional movie of Disney's, but it's still a good movie to behold, and you will love it if you find its excellence!
  
  

• Once upon a time in New York City

  
  By A31RM5QU797HPJ on 2003-02-28
  Great disney movie! Great songs by Billy Joel, Huey Lewis and The News and others. Oliver, a homeless kitten, meets Dodger (voiced by Billy Joel) and his gang. Soon, Oliver is living on 5th Avenue living the life until he is "rescued" by Dodger and the others.
  
  

• Not up to Disney's standards!

  
  By AQXAKKTKJHCQ3 on 2005-04-24
  I recently picked up a copy of Disney's animated "classic," Oliver & Company, a somewhat twisted retelling of Charles Dickens' novel, 'Oliver Twist'. What we have here is a ridiculous story about a kitten, taking the role of Oliver lost in the streets of New York and picked up by a bunch of street dogs lead by the poor Fagin, an outcasted, poor man who's problem is the need to pay a huge debt he has with mean Mr. Sykes, a gangster of the most evil kind. However, you really can't feel bad for Fagin, since he borrowed money it is his duty and he should have to pay back, not be able to get off the hook easily by literally getting rid of the gangster Sykes. Oliver joins this street-wise gang for a few days until he is brought home by the kind Jenny Foxworth, a somewhat remade of the sweet orphan girl, Penny from a previous Disney release, The Rescuers. The story-line is pretty strong, not at all like the original Dickens' tale but rather well-plotted, the animation is good but the whole film has a dirty feeling due to too many details in the backgrounds of the streets of New York.
  
  It's films like these that give a bad name to the Disney animation releases of the '80s, a period in which Disney release lack-luster films such as The Great Mouse Detective (1986) or The Black Cauldron (1985), which were unable to capture the charm they had achieved previously with hits like The Rescuers (1977) or Pete's Dragon (Also, 1977). The film is good for a one time viewing, this DVD lacks quality, so it is very unlikely that you will find it worthy of your money.
  
  

• A Good Disney Musical with a lot of Class. NYC Style.

  
  By AEGR40GALMDJ4 on 2004-05-24
  Before the success of such phenomenal Disney musicals like Beauty and the Beast and the Little Mermaid, Oliver & Company came along. This film totally embodies the eighties with its music, voice talent, and art direction. The music is very good. The songs are very hip and cool. The animation is exciting, and the plot grabs you and sometimes you feel as if you are watching a regular caper movie than an animated film. An exciting Disney ride that is fun for everybody. I highly reccomend this film.
  
  
• Oliver and Company
  By A25SDD1OVLPF82 on 2005-06-01
  Great movie! Catchy songs will make this groovy adaption of Charles Dickens' Oliver Twist worth watching! Here are my ratings on the songs:
  
  Once Upon A Time in New York City: A+
  Almost enough to make you cry!
  
  Why should I Worry?: A+
  Billy Joel is a riot as Dodger!
  
  Streets of Gold: A+
  Great beat! (Note: a longer version is on the soundtrack, but I don't mind.)
  
  Perfect Isn't Easy: A+
  I was floored when Bette Midler as Georgette sang this! She's a great singer!
  
  Good Company: F
  I don't like this song. It's too gushy and, in my humble opinion,
  it kinda breaks the tension of the film plot. I sure wish it was deleted!
  
  Buscando Guayaba: B
  I don't get it.
  
  So get this DVD! You will not be sorry!
  
  
• Underrated Disney classic gets the DVD treatment
  By A37NL9EDUT23IV on 2005-10-12
  During the 80's, the studio hit an artistic, creative, and commercial slump. However, I still find that I quite enjoy Disney's 80's films, many of which experimented with computer animation, non-musical storylines, and different source materials. One of my favorite pre-Little Mermaid 80's Disney films is Oliver and Company. Boasting a soundtrack filled with great songs and a wonderful cast of characters, Oliver and Company finally gets the DVD treatment, albeit a less-than-stellar one.
  
  For one, the transfer is good, but it could be much better and it has a fair amount of grain.
  
  The bonus features could have been much better as well. A few fluff EPK-type featurettes, which are nice, but still fluffy, are sadly enough the meat of the bonuses. Also included, fortunately, are the original trailer, original TV spot, and the 1995 re-release trailer. Two sing-alongs are included as well as two classic Disney short cartoons.
  
  Overall, it's nice to see Oliver and Company on DVD at last. This is probably the best DVD edition Disney will give it for at least a while, so if you're considering picking it up, go for it.
  
  
• Oliver & Company Special Edition DVD
  By AA5XZVANDXGJE on 2002-06-30
  Disney's 27th animated classic does suffer from the fact that it was the last feature from the studio to hit before "The Little Mermaid." Of course this caused inevitable comparisons, and of course there is no competition between the two an any way.

  "The Little Mermaid" is in fact a superior film, but the comparisons are unjust because each film is supposed to be very different.

  The characters are all likable, with the exception of Tito the chiwaua who just goes over the top sometimes to the point of annoyance. The story is very contemporary, simple, and it works very well. The songs, although every 80's, are still catchy.

  The animation in "Oliver & Company" consists of stylized backdrops of New York City and characters that seem flat and hard edged. The best older classic that you could compare it to was 1961s 101 Dalmatians. The film makers made a commendable effort in making this film feel true to it's setting, and moreover give us NYC through a dog's perspective. The film's artists actually endured strange glances from New Yorkers, as they squatted or laid down on the sidewalks to draw the city from a dog's eye level. It's also a great kick to see all the animated human characters on the streets in 80's fashions. ( O/T Seriously, what were designers thinking back then? ) The Twin Towers also make a bittersweet appearance.

  "Oliver & Company" also was the first Disney film to extensively use computers. Whereas "The Great Mouse Detective" used computers for the impressive Big Ben sequence, in "Oliver" the computer is used more. The cars, the subway and many other elements are impressive uses of the new technology, which led the way for everything from The Flying Carpet in "Aladdin" to the ballroom sequence in "Beauty and the Beast."

  "Oliver & Company" is a fun way to kill 80 min of your time. It has many things to appreciate, it does what it was meant to do. I do not think it was meant to be a classic of Bambi-proportions. And because of it's humble roots, I find this movie to be well worth the purchase.
  
  

• Horrible, horrible, horrible!
  By A3CGO5UJXWY37F on 2006-01-03
  This was probably one of the worst Christmas presents I've received, although not to sounds mean, I truly appreciate it and the person who gave it to me knows it and he even knows I wouldn't really like it much, but that I am making a Disney DVD collection and want to own all of the classics.
  
  The film is crummy, with poor structure, horrible vocal talents, a terrible storyline and nothing like the Disney we once knew. There's no way this poor adaptation of Dickens' classic could ever be a real Disney classic. Another Disney '80s failure.
  
  Wouldn't even recommend it to a Disney fan.
  
  
• Justice to Dobermans
  By on 1999-03-27
  Although this was a cool movie,the potrayal of Dobermans was unfair
  
  
• A WONDERFUL DVD RELEASE!
  By A3B99U4S3FSW27 on 2001-10-25
  This Disney release is a joy - especially considering the poor film-only DVD releases of late on Region 2 format.

  Oliver and Company has been given a quality treatment and the DVD boasts the new technology with an animated menu and sound (not just a static picture). From the menu you can choose your various options including the well-endowed Bonus Features section.

  The Bonus Features are fitting and plentiful including a lovely animated short (cartoon) called `Puss Café' from Disney's Golden Age. The 14 page extensive gallery with conceptual art, character development and layouts makes for good viewing and is a rare peak in to the wonderful making of the film progress which is also documented in an ample featurette.

  In addition to these features Disney have also included a short featurette on the theatrical re-release of the film as well as a featurette on the animation of Disney animals throughout Disney history - a gem of a bonus on this disc.

  In true Disney style, as on R1 DVD releases, the DVD also has two Sing Along features.

  The presentation, detail and consideration that has gone in to this DVD release sets a high standard for the new wave of UK DVDs from Disney. The included documentaries feature interviews with Bette Midler and Billy Joel et al. and are padded with interesting information which fans will welcome.

  This film is a historic one for Disney - just note the trial of CGI and rebirth of Disney magic under the omniscient eye of Roy Disney in his foundation attempts to regain dwindling love for the House of Mouse.

  A winning feature with no flaws - and many paws.
  
  

• Unfair portrayal of Dobermans
  By on 2003-11-02
  Really, I liked this movie a lot (it's one of my favorites), however, why does it seem to me like dobermans are always the bad guys? Being my favorite breed of dogs, dobermans are almost always (if not always) given a bad rep in the movies, and I don't think it's very nice. Maybe if there were a couple nice dobes in movies out there, people wouldn't misjudge them as much as they do.
  
  
• Doesn't get any better than this! Rita fan.
  By AID8OJP77VK6Y on 2004-05-23
  I saw this movie when I was little and became obsessed with it. I would sing the songs on the schoolbus, dance to them, listen to them constantly, sing along in-character. This movie has everything, and I mean everything! It's severely underrated. Rita has always been a personal friend of mine; she reminds me of, well, myself, and I always loved her best. It was a dream of mine in childhood to have a plush Rita, and the day I acquired one was a very happy day indeed, and I even recall the date! I adore Georgette, Dodger, and everybody else as well. But aside from my love for the characters, what's important to know is that this is a must-see animated masterpiece!
  
  
• Cute Movie Inspired by Oliver Twist
  By A2AOZQ3WTNVVOK on 2006-11-14
  The Charles Dickens book "Oliver Twist" was the inspiration for this book. There have been many adaptations of "Oliver Twist," and I found this one to be humorous and enjoyable. The movie is a bit scary in some places, but otherwise should be suitable for most family members.
  
  Oliver (voice by Joseph Lawrence) is an abandoned kitten in New York City. Oliver stumbles about until he encounters worldly dog Dodger (voiced by singer Billy Joel). Dodger lives a carefree life with pals Tito (voiced by Cheech Marin), Einstein (voiced by Richard Mulligan), and other dogs. Initially Oliver believes that Dodger's world is a good place to be, but all the stray dogs work with Fagin (voiced by Dom DeLuise), and Fagin owes Sykes (menacingly voiced by Robert Loggia) money. Sykes has very affirmative methods of getting what he wants. Those methods include effective application of violence.
  
  Jenny (voiced by Natalie Gregory) adopts Oliver and it seems as though Oliver's life is going to get better. Unfortunately, Jenny's dog Georgette (voiced by Bette Midler) is not prepared to allow Oliver to take any attention away from her, so she plots to get Oliver out of the house. Fagin captures Oliver and holds Oliver for ransom. When Jenny shows up with her piggy bank, Sykes steps in and grabs Jenny, holding her for ransom from her wealthy parents. The excitement is intense as we learn whether the dogs are able to defeat Sykes and return Jenny to her home.
  
  This movie is rated G, but there are some dark scenes in this movie. I suggest the movie is suitable for most children down to the age of four or five years, but younger children may find some of the scenes disturbing or too intense. Most other members of the family should find this movie fun to watch.
  
  This movie is kept from being too dark by a series of funny scenes. There are also songs and dancing. This movie shares some similarities to "The Lady and the Tramp." If you enjoyed that movie, you should enjoy this one. This movie is a favorite of younger children, and most adults should find it interesting as well.
  
  Enjoy!
  
  
  
• One of Disney's Best!
  By on 1999-03-19
  Personally, I think that Oliver and Company is a great family film. It has touching moments, and plenty of laughs along the way. From Dodger's carefree city attitude to Tito's hyperness, I'd say that this movie has an excellent cast of charachters. My personal favorite is Einstien, but then again, I love 'em all! This ranks up to the high stats of the Lion King, and Mulan.
  
  
• A great movie, with lots of action!!
  By on 1998-08-24
  I loved the movie, it had great songs, it was funny, I know all their names - but I'm not telling! (Tristan 7yrs. old) END
  
  
• A lovable little tale about an orphan meeting an orphan
  By A10EH95EUDO9W3 on 2000-08-04
  Both in animation and graphic art, this movie looks very amateurish by today's standards, which offers such dazzling special effects (Just look at "Tarzan"...oooh!) Yet it shows its very obvious influence from the old Disneyesque style quite similar to "Fox and Hound" and a few other movies of the 1970s. Set in the contemporary New York City, a stray little kitten suddenly finds a new home with a whole group of stray dogs and their unkempt owner. But before Oliver can settle down, he suddenly winds up into the arms of an equally parentless little rich-girl waif who lives with her paunchy butler and a snooty prize-winning poodle in a big 5th Avenue house that offers a big, fluffy bed and sweet treats in a silver pet dish. No wonder Oliver is so disappointed when he gets kidnapped back into his old home by his doggy friends. So the down-to-luck old beggar uses innocent little Jenny's loss to deliver the kid straight into a gangster's big, brawny hands. Despite its mostly two-dimensional drawings, it is still a very jaunty action-filled fantasy adventure that will send you into a truly hair-raising climax at the very ending! Also a big milestone for Disney's very first installment of computer graphics into the animation (just check out Mr. Sikes' MONSTROUS limosuine...Whew!)
  
  
• The best of the contemporary Disney Films
  By A2RJFIETRAMKK5 on 2000-10-27
  This is one of the only Disney films that I felt didn't insult children's intelligence and the stars that agreed to be in this film knew it. Bette Midler, Billy Joel and others agreed that this film would become a classic and they were right. The music is contemporary in flavor but still appealing to young people. The retelling of Dicken's tale in the big city is the perfect way to present this story to young people. Kudos to Disney.
  
  
• Cute but to much competition
  By AOVJYIUATQKR5 on 2003-08-12
  We rank this 26 out of 41 animated Disney movies that we own. It is an average 3 star movie that the family liked. We with 25 Disney movies that they like better, it seldom gets watched anymore.

  We had a lot of fun by gathering the family together to rank the 41 Disney movies we have that include some cartoon work. All the kids, ages 6 to 27, participated along with mother and dad. Lion King was selected number 1 of the 41 as the family favorite, but narrowly. Peter Pan was 2. Pete's Dragon 3, Beauty & the beast 4, Sleeping Beauty 5, Snow White 6, Robin Hood 7, 101 Dalmatians 8, Fox and the hound 9, Cinderella is 10th, Rescuers 11, Hunchback of ND 12, Aladdin 13, Aladdin King of Thieves 14, Jungle Book 15, Little Mermaid 16, Hercules 17, Winnie the Pooh 18, Rescuers Down Under 19, Sword in the Stone 20, Pinocchio 21, Mulan 22, Mary Poppins 23, Lady and the Tramp 24 and Aristocats 25.
  
  

• Better than the first time!
  By on 2003-08-25
  I saw this movie last night ( Again) and I loved it!I hadn't seen since I was little, and I'm 12 now. My favorite song is, "Why should I worry?" but I think the 1st song dragged on and on ( and I don't like songs that do that) You may be suprised, but Dodger's not my favorite dog! I love Rita because she reminds me of my best friends, Callie and Kirstie. I can't believe someone called Tito annoying! he's my 2nd favorite!
  
  
• I hate it,
  By on 2003-09-22
  I happen to be a huge Disney fan but no one can deny the studio was at its all-time low (their only low, actually) during the 70's and most of the 80's. Of all the animated Disney features of that era, The Fox and the Hound is the only one worth mentioning. However, the worst one must be "Oliver & Company" (equaled with The Aristocats). Poor quality animation, substandard songs and a weak plot make this among the worst Disney movies ever made. One cannot believe this is the same studio that only a year later brought the masterful The Little Mermaid with its stunningly detailed animation, lush colors and appealing music.
  
  
• This movie was hip! (From a first grade point of view)
  By A1LC5JSA9YF9JH on 2004-03-30
  Back in the late eighties I recall seeing the trailer for Oliver and Company and I got caught up in the hype. Unfortunatly, I didn't have the money to see the film and it was never released to video after it's debut. So when the film had it's re-issue you bet I was quick to see it. I expected an exciting story, great eighties music, and stunning animation. Instead I got cartoon music, overly cute acting, and a poor story. Disney had stapled this film as appealing to the teenage crowd. How? This is most defintely a kid movie. The music was not contempory to its time and the human characters lacked a lot to be desired. Here is what I expected (and in detail!). Great eighties music, a strong gangster villian (preferably Italian), and a guy down on his luck who you could relate to instead of a bumbling bum. But sigh...they had to throw in a cute girl and singing birds. Sigh...
  
  
• This is one of my favourite Disney Film!
  By A3F2CPKCI7M45U on 2005-04-30
  I saw this film when I was 15 years old. I love this film very much. The story is perfect, and the music is my favourite part of this film. "Once upon a time in New York City" is my favourite song in this movie, the melody is perfect and this song always give me courage. The characters in this movie are lovely, especially Oliver and his little master, Jenny! And Rita is a beatiful female. If you're a Disney fan, this film is worth viewing to you!
  
  
• I love this movie . . . I should be too old for this . . .
  By on 1999-01-31
  I love this movie, it's wonderful. I've read Dickens's Oliver Twist, and I like this better, though I'm ashamed of that.

  The songs are great, the animation is prime, it's all good! This is one of my all time favorite non-anime movies! Oliver is so cute, and all of the characters -- well, the dogs, Fagin, and Jenny -- are easy to love.
  
  

• my all time favorite Disney Movie.
  By A2W5IMSM6RNC0L on 2000-08-07
  this film with Hercules, Black Cauldron, Aladdin, Toy Story, Mulan, and Sword in the Stone are all my favorite Disney Movies. if your a child in the 80's like me who grew up with Dark Crystal, Return to Oz, The Last Unicorn, The Hobbit, Labyrinth, Transformers: The Movie and Secret of NIMH then this should be added to your colleciton. it's very entertaining and fun as well, and i would even recommend it to anyone who likes " Con Air" and " Commando", and weither your a Kid or a Teen or a Grown up then you will love this Movie.
  
  
• Charming Re-Telling of Classic Dickens Tale
  By AJ8TBV3FD6704 on 2001-07-31
  "Oliver and Company" is based on Charles Dickens' classic novel, "Oliver Twist." In the Disney version, Oliver is a charming ginger tabby and Dodger is a dog with Billy Joel's voice. The music is very good, especially Joel's "Why Should I Worry." The movie actually parallels Dickens' novel pretty well, but has a great deal more charm.
  
  
• Disney animation in transition
  By A7OBFVHNJGI2A on 2002-03-15
  Disney's retelling of _Oliver Twist_ contains equal parts street smarts and kiddie schmaltz. Although the film starts out with energy and attitude to spare, it slowly runs out of steam.

  The film is worth a rental for the terrific voice talent: Billy Joel as a scruffy "Artful Dodger," Bette Midler as a diva doggie, and Cheech Marin as a bug-eyed chihuahua. Too bad the film's other characters -- including, sadly, the nominal protagonist -- are so bland and colorless in comparison.

  _Oliver & Company_ marks several "firsts" for the Disney studio. It was the first cartoon feature to make extensive use of computer animation. It was also the first Disney film to feature a song with lyrics by Howard Ashman (and for all you trivia buffs, that song is the unmemorable "Once Upon a Time in New York City," sung by Huey Lewis).

  I'll end this review with a warning: Cheech Marin's performance takes every negative Hispanoamerican stereotype known to humankind and works it to the wall. Most of the shtick is clearly improvised, a lone-gun variation on Cheech and Chong's infamous "stoner" comedy of the '70s and early '80s. Is it funny? Yes, but it's still deeply offensive. Buyer beware.
  
  

• Howling good time
  By A14OKJXPQ7F7GB on 2002-04-09
  This is my favorite Disney movie of all time. While those words don't exactly give merit to how great this animated film is, they do explain my excitement over the fact it's being released on DVD. Loaded with features, I can't wait to add this to my collection.

  A twist on Oliver Twist, Oliver the kitten is orphaned, and left in the street. But he's adopted by a street savvy pack of dogs who help him return to his rightful home.

  Every single song is timeless, whether it be by Bette Midler or Huey Lewis or Billy Joel, you're guaranteed to be singing them for days.
  
  

• Loved this movie before I saw it!
  By on 2002-09-21
  My cat is named Oliver after this movie! I love the songs, the characters and the great animation of this movie! I highly recommend this movie!
  
  
• Does not get the recognition it deserves ...
  By A1OAT4LCP4F7S4 on 2003-01-10
  One of my Disney favourites. My children liked it the most of any of the Disney movies we have seen. The music is jazzy and the tunes are catchy. The casting of the different dog breeds is fun and imaginitive - Bette Midler as a spoiled show poodle is priceless! Well worth having in your collection, especially if you are a dog OR cat lover. Not many movies can say that.
  
  

• The Rescuers
• The Great Mouse Detective
• The Aristocats (Special Edition)
• The Rescuers Down Under (Disney Gold Classic Collection)
• The Hunchback of Notre Dame