Rating of
2/4
Not offensive in the least
Gabe - wrote on 01/30/13
First of all, this film is not offensive. It was made in 1946, slavery was abolished, but in reality was still going strong in the south. But, it also depicts late 1800's, I'm assuming Civil War era, America. Though we never do find out when exactly this film takes place. This film is much like Twain's Huck Finn, or Tarantino's Django Unchained, it just depicts the times. There is nothing wrong in doing that. In fact, if done right it can be used as a learning tool.
As for the film itself, Uncle Remus is a charming character. I would've loved to have known a man like him to tell me stories when I was younger. And everytime he is on-screen the film takes a turn for the better. However, the rest of the acting is quite flat. Nobody, and I mean NOBODY is good. Okay, maybe, Oscar winner Hattie McDaniel, but no one else is even remotely good. And the film just drags, I found it to be boring in plenty of places.
It would be nice if Disney would let you, the viewer decide for yourself if you think the film is good, bad, offensive, or not. Just put it out.
On a side note. I'm pretty sure I saw a bootleg copy that my wife obtained from the Wahoo public library. It was pretty sketchy.
