57 years have passed Walt Disney Animation Studios Created a standalone Donald Duck If that period seems wrong, it's probably because Disney Television Animation produced a fair number of films in the late '90s and early 2000s, some of which were released in theaters. But apart from the “Pomp and Circumstance” sequence, the animation studio founded by Walt Disney in 1923 has produced a lot of films. Fantasia 2000Until now, Duck has only appeared as part of an ensemble of characters in the studio's films, including last year's film. Studio HistoryIt will end on June 9, 2024 (the 90th anniversary of Donald Duck's appearance in the Silly Symphony short films). Clever Hen) release DIY Duck upon Disney+.
Donald Duck is enjoying a relaxing day at home when the bulb in his lamp burns out. Problem after problem arises and Donald's repairs to the house seem endless, making him more and more angry each time. Who will be the victim of this misfortune? None other than Donald Duck!
The film was written, directed, and some of the animation was done by Disney legend Mark Henn. DIY Duck The similarities to the 2007 version are immediately apparent. How to Hook Up a Home TheaterThe short isn't quite as modern as Goofy stumbling through a world of big screen TVs, subwoofers and surround sound, but Donald Duck driving to Toontown's equivalent of Home Depot is a sight you wouldn't see in a midcentury short. How to Hook Up a Home Theater It was made during the days when Walt Disney Animation Studios produced a new short for every feature-length animated film released in theaters. That's no longer the case, and a fairer comparison would be DIY Duck Short in 2022 Oswald the lucky rabbitdirected by Eric Goldberg, is more in line with this film in scope.
DIY Duck Get the queue Get a horse! (2013) is a work that repurposes a recording of Walt Disney’s Mickey Mouse to speak for “a little personality appropriated for comedic purposes.” DIY DuckDonald is voiced not by a contemporary actor (Disney Legend Tony Anselmo and Emmy Award winner Daniel Ross), but by Disney Legend Clarence “Ducky” Nash, who gave the iconic duck his indecipherable way of speaking. Donald's main reactions are when he's annoyed, so it's hard to tell where his lines come from. Get a horse!
In addition to the title cards and end credits, Mark Henn and his team of artists took great care to recreate the watercolor look of the classic Donald Duck shorts. The backgrounds are kept fairly simple and stylish, and the colors are also reminiscent of the era. Donald Duck is the only character in this film who also battles his own greatest enemy: his temper.
I hope DIY Duck With a running time of just 2 minutes and 55 seconds, it seems a bit unfair that a character who was once more popular than Mickey Mouse (and still is in some places) is given less than half the screen time that Goofy gets. How to Hook Up a Home Theater Mickey Mouse Get a horse! I also found the recycled soundtrack a bit distracting, with not only classic Donald Duck music cues but also a handful of classic Disney midcentury composers, including Oliver Wallace.Alice in Wonderland, Cinderellaand Lady and the Tramp) and George Bruns (sleeping beauty).
Petty complaints aside, DIY Duck is a fun, modern short film that celebrates 90 years of misadventure-filled laughs from Donald Duck. I recommend watching it once for the comedy and then watching it again to look for the fun Easter eggs hidden inside. Some of the Easter eggs evoke Donald Duck's history, while others seem to be personal to Mark Henn.
I give DIY Donald Four of the five light bulbs are broken.
DIY Donald It premieres on Disney+ on Sunday, June 9 and will be joined by two newly restored classic Donald Duck shorts. Crazy about Daisies and out on a limb.