The Rescuers Down Under

About The Rescuers Down Under

The Rescuers Down Under is a 1990 American animated adventure film produced by Walt Disney Feature Animation. The excitement unfolds as Bernard and Miss Bianca, two New York City mice, take on the mission of rescuing a young boy named Cody who is kidnapped by a poacher in Australia. The film brilliantly portrays the adventurous journey they undertake to save the boy.

Making / Production

The movie was the sequel of the 1977 film, The Rescuers and marked Disney's first-ever animated sequel. It boasts the groundbreaking use of the state-of-the-art CAPS production system, becoming Disney’s first to use the Digital Coloring and Compositing technique for the majority of the film's shots.

Actors

• Bob Newhart as Bernard, portraying the brave mouse who is determined to save the young boy.
• Eva Gabor as Miss Bianca, encapsulating the confident character with her elegant voice and compassionate nature.
• Adam Ryen as Cody, effectively conveying the innocence and courage of the young boy.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The Rescuers Down Under was Disney's first-ever animated movie sequel.
• Despite being a sequel, the movie neither references events nor includes characters from the previous installment except for the two lead characters.

Awards

Though The Rescuers Down Under did not win any notable awards, it did pave the way for future animation techniques and received positive reviews for its animation, story, and voice performances.

Quotes

• “You don't know what it's like always being second.” - Bernard
• “Oh, come now, Bernard. You mustn't let such little things... get you down.” - Miss Bianca

Music, Soundtrack

• The film's original score was composed by Bruce Broughton, marking a departure from the typical Disney practice of making animated musicals.
• While not a musical, the score contains the motif of the film's main song, “Message Montage”.