Oh, I did! Even though Fagin is very different from his book counterpart, I still believe that he is a villain due to his actions leading the other characters in trouble@@theaveragecritic3308
Once upon a time was written by Howard Ashman. Howard Ashman had just had a huge Off Broadway failure with his show Smile riding off the success of little shop of horrors. Howard Ashman’s lyrical genius in the song represent how he was feeling at the time with how like you said “New York city will take you in, and spit you out the next day.” That was Howard Ashman’s New York stage experience.
@@theaveragecritic3308Agreed! I would rate it 10/10, because I don’t think there’s anything majorly wrong with this film in terms of story and characters (the story and characters is what I care about most) that affects this movie significantly (for me anyway). And I definitely did enjoy this video! I’ve just finished watching it!
This movie is special for one simple reason: it is one of only six Disney movies I did NOT own on VHS (that period ending for us on 2001, fyi)... I did not get to watch this movie all the time, and it is a special treat for me every time. I love this movie A LOT and HATE that it got such a bad run
@@haydendegrow945 awww that’s kind of sad. I had it on vhs so much have been lucky. Yeah those special movies you watch are always good. hope you enjoyed the video!
I love this film to death. Its music is still amazing to this day. Billy Joel, Streets of Gold, Once Upon A Time in New York City, gets me pumped up and makes me emotional everytime I listen to it.
The music was so nostalgic because they had Billy Joel a great singer and character that made it happen. Roy was wise to involve him in this classic project.
I remember seeing this movie in theaters as a kid (I’m officially old, haha!) and Loving it! I think I even had the McDonalds kid toys of Fe Fe and Oliver… Wow! This has been a memory unlocked, lol! Thank you! ❤
I don't know if I would call OLIVER AND COMPANY a "classic", but I do have a soft spot for this film. The music, the characters, and the occasional dark elements do give it some oomph. The subway chase scene at the end, while technically implausible, is thrilling nonetheless, and notable for an interestingly early CG experiment. All the cars, the train, Fagin's tryke, and even the whole subway tunnel/Brooklyn Bridge camera angles were all rendered on CG. Of course it looks "primitive", but it is interesting nonetheless. I did first see the movie once in theaters back in 1988, way when I was six years old, but I only remembered parts of it, save the song and parts of the chase. It wasn't until two years later or so when I purchased a "story album" of Oliver and Company with Bill Woodson doing the narration that it came back to me. So seeing it again on the big screen in 1996 brought it back. It's an interesting time capsule in Disney's legacy.
Not to mention how underrated Sykes and Fagin are too. They make this movie feel more realistic than cartoonish which I really like!
Yeah Fagin is obviously very different to the book but brings a lovely warmth to his character hope you enjoyed the video!
Oh, I did! Even though Fagin is very different from his book counterpart, I still believe that he is a villain due to his actions leading the other characters in trouble@@theaveragecritic3308
Once upon a time was written by Howard Ashman. Howard Ashman had just had a huge Off Broadway failure with his show Smile riding off the success of little shop of horrors. Howard Ashman’s lyrical genius in the song represent how he was feeling at the time with how like you said “New York city will take you in, and spit you out the next day.” That was Howard Ashman’s New York stage experience.
Whaaaat no way! That’s awesome! Such beautiful lyrics!
This movie is my favorite Disney classic
Awwww good it is soo good! It’s one of mines! Hope you enjoyed the video!
@@theaveragecritic3308Agreed! I would rate it 10/10, because I don’t think there’s anything majorly wrong with this film in terms of story and characters (the story and characters is what I care about most) that affects this movie significantly (for me anyway). And I definitely did enjoy this video! I’ve just finished watching it!
@@everythingproductions2004 thanks I appreciate that! Hope your subscribed!
@@theaveragecritic3308I’ve just subscribed
This movie is special for one simple reason: it is one of only six Disney movies I did NOT own on VHS (that period ending for us on 2001, fyi)... I did not get to watch this movie all the time, and it is a special treat for me every time. I love this movie A LOT and HATE that it got such a bad run
@@haydendegrow945 awww that’s kind of sad. I had it on vhs so much have been lucky. Yeah those special movies you watch are always good. hope you enjoyed the video!
I love this film to death. Its music is still amazing to this day.
Billy Joel, Streets of Gold, Once Upon A Time in New York City, gets me pumped up and makes me emotional everytime I listen to it.
@@lunarose698 same here!!! The music slaps!
The music was so nostalgic because they had Billy Joel a great singer and character that made it happen. Roy was wise to involve him in this classic project.
@@mercedespernas yeah they were really sceptical because he’d never acted before but he pulls it off well!
I find this one of the most re watchable and funniest Disney films!
Same I must watch it atleast twice a year! Hope you enjoyed the video!
This is a very nice adaptation of oliver twist
It’s amazing isn’t it. Very fresh and exciting! Hope you enjoyed the video!
I remember seeing this movie in theaters as a kid (I’m officially old, haha!) and Loving it! I think I even had the McDonalds kid toys of Fe Fe and Oliver…
Wow! This has been a memory unlocked, lol! Thank you! ❤
Hahah your welcome I remember those toys. Thanks for subscribing!
I loved parts of the movie. The soundtrack is awesome and I listen to it over
Same the soundtrack is never skipped on my Spotify! Just parts of the movie though? 🤣 hope you enjoyed the video my friend!
I don't know if I would call OLIVER AND COMPANY a "classic", but I do have a soft spot for this film. The music, the characters, and the occasional dark elements do give it some oomph. The subway chase scene at the end, while technically implausible, is thrilling nonetheless, and notable for an interestingly early CG experiment. All the cars, the train, Fagin's tryke, and even the whole subway tunnel/Brooklyn Bridge camera angles were all rendered on CG. Of course it looks "primitive", but it is interesting nonetheless.
I did first see the movie once in theaters back in 1988, way when I was six years old, but I only remembered parts of it, save the song and parts of the chase. It wasn't until two years later or so when I purchased a "story album" of Oliver and Company with Bill Woodson doing the narration that it came back to me. So seeing it again on the big screen in 1996 brought it back. It's an interesting time capsule in Disney's legacy.
@@Turnajon yeah see this is my classic Disney being that it’s off it’s time in 1980s New York! I love it! Anyway hope you enjoyed the video!
do you know what really lost from this movie? the original 1985 disney castle logo. they replaced it with their 1991 version
Oh no way I didn’t know that! Can’t beat the original!
@@theaveragecritic3308 Turns out it's on Disney Plus with the original logo, I believe.
Maybe if they extended lenghts for certain movies Oliver and company would be a classic
In my eyes it will always be a classic! 🤣 thanks for watching!
Wouldnt call it lost. Watched this movie on vhs as a kid on repeat
Me too! I think the copy is still at my mum and dads house 😂
IT SHOULD HAVE GOTTEN A SEQUEL
Hahah that would have been fun! Sadly Charles dickens didn’t write one haha
@@theaveragecritic3308 BUT what about this Monk's character I've been hearing about, maybe they could do a sequel around that
@@theaveragecritic3308Thankfully, we have really good fanfiction to help with that.
@@lunarose698unfortunately no one is wanting to write a really good sequel story without including queer pandering
I never consider this lost since you can still get the dvd , so what najes this lost?
😂😂😂 good point because people don’t talks about mainly
Sorry friend, but this movie is very mid.
@@MartenFerret whaaaaaat! No!! Haha it’s my nostalgia film! I suppose we can’t please everyone