Old time Disney

Do you remember, back in the day, when Disney used to make rated G real life movies?  The Apple Dumpling Game, Escape to Witch Mountain, The Parent Trap.  Oh yes people!  That is my new movie phase!

First, I started with

No Deposit, No Return.  I went on a little Don Knotts kick.  I remember loving this movie as a kid, so I rented it again.  On second time through, I didn't find it as funny as I remember, but I still liked it.  The story is about two bad luck crooks, one of whom can open any safe.  They need money to keep their legitimate business open, when it falls on hard times.  But instead of getting money out of the safe, they end up with two kids.  They try to ransom the kids, and that is where the fun begins.  Fun.

So after that I watched this:

The Incredible Mr. Limpet.  This isn't a Disney movie, but it is funny, nonetheless.  Henry Limpet loves fish and before he knows it, he turns into a fish.  This was the first time I saw animation with real life.  It is a pretty fun movie.  I remember it from my childhood and it was great the second time around as well.  It is a great movie.  Rent it!

Next, I rented:

The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes.  Oh, young Kurt Russell.  So much fun!  I love this kind of humor.  It is really simple, and even sometimes, stupid, but still so fun.  It's nice to watch something that is clean, with no ulterior motive other than to entertain.  I love that.  The story goes that Dexter Riley is at Medford college and he is in an accident that implants his brain with all the information from a computer.  All is good until he starts spouting out information about illegal gaming rooms.   That's when the fun ensues.  Oh people.  Really.  Rent this one, and with it:

The sequel, Now You See Him, Now You Don't.  Dexter Riley through an unfortunate incident, invents a formula that allows things to be invisible, including people.  The bad guy, superbly played by Cesar Romero, steals the formula to use for nefarious reasons.  Really, another great see. 

Of course, follow this one up with this gem:

The Strongest Man In The World.  Again, the gang at Medford College has another unfortunate accident in the science lab that causes super human strength.  Can I just say that young Kurt Russell is a pretty cute guy?  Rent all three, sit down with a bowl of popcorn, and a glass of kool aid, invite your kids, grandkids, neighbor kids down the street, to come and enjoy some good old fashion fun.  It's not deep.  It's not smart.  It's just simple, pure, fun comedy. 

Try it. 

Comments

[Michelle]

Oh my the memories of the rated G Disney real life movies - if you haven't already, check out Summer Magic (Hayley Mills) and Follow Me Boys (Fred McMurray). I still love all the Disney classics. None of the remakes bear comparing in my mind.

Great to share your company this weekend.

Keep your chin up, not out!!

[melanie]

I LOVE old time Disney! My grandma had a serious addiction to taping every single one that ever aired on TV. I really mean every one. The last time I visited her we watched Candleshoe (with a young Jodie Foster) and Summer Magic has to be an all time favorite. I can quote that one. I have loved getting my kids into them too. They love the Apple Dumpling Gang. We just borrowed Snowball Express (with Dean Jones) on DVD. It's a classic too. Want to borrow it? :)

Now I just want to watch every one she has. The list I love is so long.

[Jill]

I've only seen the Mr. Limpet movie, I should get some of these from Netflix for us to watch during family movie nights.