Oliver & Company (1988)

“OK, first things first. I am not sure what Charles Dickens would say if he found his best book "Oliver Twist" has inspired an animation. I hate to say this, but surprisingly the project worked quite nicely, if a little predictable and uneven at times. The animation isn't bad at all, actually very clean and smooth mostly, and neither is the story, both of which are the redeeming merits of an enjoyable movie like this one. The characters were also well done in general. My favourite was Georgette, what a genius the casting director was to cast Bette Midler. Jenny and Oliver- who was adorable- were appealing also, but Sikes at times was a bit frightening, and Fagin's part was quite poorly written. Now the script was the letdown, very uneven at times, and unintentionally funny, and this marred ” read more

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"Fagin Crimes committed: Breaking and entry and theft. Bill Sykes Crimes committed: Embezzlement, Money Laundering, Loan Sharking, Harassment, Blackmail, Unregistered Business, Dangerous Driving, Organised Crime Syndicate, Breach of Dangerous Dogs Act, Profiteering, Racketeering, and Kidnapping Dodger Crimes committed: Contributing to the delinquency of a minor and theft "

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"A girl is kidnapped, implied possible death, a cute kitten is abandoned (he does find a new owner), and Bill Sykes..... He is a horrible person, and bad guy."

Favorite Animated Films: 1988-1989 (10 movies items)

" Directed by: George Scribner Produced by: Kathleen Gavin, Dennis Edwards, Sherry Gunther, and Dorothy McKim Screenplay by: Tim Disney, Jim Cox, James Mangold, Vance Gerry, Gerrit Graham, Kevin Lima, David Michener, and Kirk Wise Based on the novel, "Oliver Twist" by Charles Dickens Edited by: Mark A. Hester and James Melton Music by: J.A.C. Redford Songs and lyrics by: Ron Rocha, Rob Minkoff, Dan Hartman, Charlie Midnight, Barry Manilow, Tom Snow, Dean Pitchford, and Howard Ashman Distributed"

Favorite Movies of All Time (2009 Edition) (950 movies items)

"2008: 803 2007: 755 2006: 704 2005: 641 2004: 590 2003: 559 2002: 532 2001: 494 2000: 413 1999: 365 1998: 313 1997: 264 1996: 219 1995: 186 1994: 175 1993: 70 1992: 54 "

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Favorite Films of All Time (2008 Edition) (900 movies items)

"2007: 755 2006: 704 2005: 641 2004: 590 2003: 559 2002: 532 2001: 494 2000: 413 1999: 365 1998: 313 1997: 264 1996: 219 1995: 186 1994: 175 1993: 70 1992: 54 "

“When Oliver & Company was re-released in 1996, I wanted to see it. I got the VHS, watched it, and loved every moment of it and watched it practically ”