: The film is praised for its atmospheric, oil-painting-style backgrounds, particularly in the Louisiana Bayou . Critical Reception
While it was a box office success in 1977, modern reviews are mixed. :
: Considered one of Disney's darkest films for its mature themes of kidnapping and child endangerment. : The film is praised for its atmospheric,
Some critics find the animation compared to earlier Disney classics.
The pacing can feel , particularly during the flying montages. Some critics find the animation compared to earlier
: Two mice, Bernard and Miss Bianca, from the Rescue Aid Society embark on a mission to rescue an orphan girl named Penny from the greedy Madame Medusa .
The and banter between the lead mice are widely loved. The and banter between the lead mice are widely loved
: Features distinctive voice work by Bob Newhart (Bernard) and Eva Gabor (Miss Bianca).