A most unusual yet delightful movie for Disney, The Fox and the Hound is not like any of their other entries but is just as enjoyable as any classic. It follows the tale of a young fox cub and a hound puppy who become friends during their childhood, not knowing that they are supposed to be mortal enemies. During adulthood, forces both internal and external threaten to tear their friendship apart.
Expertly combining comedy, drama, and unique, memorable characters, many of which are realistic and decidedly un-Disney-like, The Fox and the Hound deftly swings between humorous and heartbreaking, yet neither seem to clash against each other like in many modern Disney movies. Enveloping the movie is a razor sharp script that doesn't follow the typical Disney "good guy versus bad guy" path.
The Fox and the Hound is often dismissed by critics as being one of Disney's weaker efforts, despite the movie's expertly told story. While released during the 80s, the so-called drab decade when Disney experimented with their movies before coming back with The Little Mermaid, the old-school nature of The Fox and the Hound makes it more at home being classed with the likes of Lady and the Tramp or Bambi. Yet its far-reaching lessons give it a feel that is both contemporary and traditional. Its animation isn't flashy, yet it is fluid and hardly ever cartoony. It is because of these and many other elements that I consider The Fox and the Hound to be the best animated movie ever.
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Main Characters:
Tod. VAs Keith Mitchell (young) Mickey Rooney (adult).
Tod is the young fox cub of the story. He befriends Copper during his childhood, but as an adult, he finds his loyalties are divided. He is naive but has a heart of gold.
Copper. VAs Corey Feldman (young) Kurt Russel (adult).
Copper is the adorable hound puppy who befriends Tod during his childhood. He is the first to fall in the friendship and becomes Tod's bitter enemy but is also the first to protect him.
Amos Slade. VA Jack Albertson.
Amos Slade is the mean-spirited hunter of the story and is the owner of Chief and Copper. Unlike most of Disney's villains, however, he doesn't come across as being evil. Instead, he hunts for a living and is very professional at it and is motivated by revenge, rather than "just because" brand of evil that you see in too many villains.
Chief. VA Pat Buttram.
Chief is the nasty, aging first dog of Amos Slade. He tries to teach Copper everything there is about hunting but is ultimately bested by the younger dog.
Widow. VA Jeanette Nolan.
Widow Tweed is the lonely old woman who adopts Tod but later on reluctantly sets him free for his protection. She is loving and kind-hearted but can also prove to be fiery and strong-willed.
Dinky. VA Richard Bakalyan.
Dinky is one of the two characters placed in this movie for comic relief. He and Boomer seem intent on forever chasing after one lone caterpillar. He comes across as the brains of the outfit and gets all the wittier dialogue.
Boomer. VA Paul Winchell.
Boomer is the second comic relief character. He is the bouncier side of the duo and gets all the pratfalls.
Big Mama is a wise and caring owl who watches Tod and Copper grow up. She does her best to try and educate Tod about the cruel ways of the world and tells him to stay out of Chief's way.
Other characters:
Squeeks. VA none.
This mute caterpillar is the object of Dinky and Boomer's obsession.
Vixey. VA Sandy Duncan.
This hyper-cute vixen is Tod's girlfriend and mate.
Bear. VA none.
This ferocious woodland creature wants nothing but to protect its domain but provides a necessary catalyst for the story.
Fanfic:
The Fox & The Hound 2 by Ulrik Raben
The Wild Cats by Ulrik Raben
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