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6.8/10
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Disney's retelling of the legend of John Henry, the steel-driving man.Disney's retelling of the legend of John Henry, the steel-driving man.Disney's retelling of the legend of John Henry, the steel-driving man.
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- 1 win & 1 nomination
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- Crazy creditsThe Disney logo is stitched into a patchwork quilt that opens the film.
- ConnectionsFeatured in American Legends (2001)
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The traditional story of John Henry is brought to life in this very unusual Disney short. I like some of the unusual qualities...one in particular I didn't. The quilt-like look and colors were great--and really eye-catching. I also liked the nice spiritual style of the music which dominates the film. What I wasn't so fond of was the unfinished look that the animators deliberately used--with pencil marks appearing and disappearing throughout the film--like they forgot to erase them. Stylish? Perhaps...but I thought it made an otherwise good film look unfinished. As for the story, it's pretty much the familiar folk tale--about an ex-slave named John Henry who does battle against a steam-powered machine and wins...at a big cost. Worth seeing but it just missed the mark.
- planktonrules
- Dec 18, 2015
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- Джон Генри
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- Runtime10 minutes
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- 1.66 : 1
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