{"id":33234,"date":"2014-05-08T09:45:40","date_gmt":"2014-05-08T13:45:40","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/?p=33234"},"modified":"2022-02-06T00:06:58","modified_gmt":"2022-02-06T05:06:58","slug":"movie-review-lady-tramp","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/movie-review-lady-tramp\/","title":{"rendered":"Movie Review: Lady and the Tramp"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The 15th<\/sup> full-length animated feature in Disney history, Lady and the Tramp<\/i> was theatrically released on June 22, 1955. It is based on Ward Greene\u2019s short story \u201cHappy Dan, The Whistling Dog\u201d and is 75 minutes in length.<\/p>\n

Plot Summary<\/b><\/p>\n

The film commences with the Dear couple exchanging presents on a snowy Christmas morning. Darling, the wife, quickly falls in love with the puppy given to her by her husband, Jim, and after some minor difficulties on Christmas night, that puppy, Lady, becomes the Dears\u2019 most prized possession.<\/p>\n

Life for the clan chugs along well until the situation slowly deteriorates for Lady. You see, Darling is about to give birth, and Lady is scared that she will be forgotten.<\/p>\n

As it turns out, the Dears still love Lady very much. This affection is, unfortunately, not shared by the house sitter, Aunt Sarah, who sees the dog as a nuisance. Sarah muzzles Lady, but the dog escapes and enjoys an evening on the town with another canine, the Tramp. While out, the duo engages in the ultimate romantic activity: eating a spaghetti dinner against the backdrop of instrumental music.<\/p>\n

Lady and the Tramp appear to be in love despite decidedly different lifestyles and vocal opposition from Lady\u2019s friends Trusty the bloodhound and Jock the Scottish terrier. Is the Tramp setting Lady up for heartbreak, or does he truly love her and have her best interests in mind?<\/p>\n

Perspective and Villains <\/b><\/p>\n

The story is told from a dog\u2019s point of view. Especially in the first half of the movie, the faces of the Dears are rarely shown, and much of the dialogue concerns how humans impact dogs.<\/p>\n

On a related note, there are no true villains in the film. Although Aunt Sarah is probably the film\u2019s most unlikeable character because of her angry demeanor towards Lady, she doesn\u2019t do anything outlandish per se. To me, Sarah\u2019s actions are mainly infuriating because the film focuses on Lady. I feel the same way about other humans in the film such as the dog pound workers.<\/p>\n

Themes<\/b><\/p>\n

Though Lady and the Tramp<\/i> emphasizes a canine perspective on the world, many of the film\u2019s themes, including time, lifestyle differences, ideology, and redemption, are relatable to everyday life for humans.<\/p>\n

In the early stages of the flick, Trusty says, \u201cHow time does fly!\u201d in regards to Lady being six months old. It may just be me, but like Trusty, I am often caught off guard by the swift pace of life. It feels like I was in fourth grade just yesterday. Alas, that was in 1999.<\/p>\n

The title characters lead vastly different lifestyles before meeting. Whereas Lady is cared for in a well-to-do household, the Tramp has to pursue food and shelter on the run; Lady has her own bowl and is treated to doughnuts from the breakfast table, while the Tramp begs for bones and quenches his thirst from public fountains.<\/p>\n

It goes without saying that people disagree on politics and the state of life. These ideological differences are paralleled in the film through the Tramp\u2019s debate with Trusty and Jock over whether humans really love dogs. Here, Jock derides the Tramp\u2019s negative viewpoints, calling them \u201cradical.\u201d<\/p>\n

Finally, as people often attempt to redeem themselves from past mistakes, so too does the Tramp. Towards the end of the film, the canine seeks to become more ethical. He wants Lady to trust him.<\/p>\n

Humor<\/b><\/p>\n

Much humor is inserted throughout the movie.<\/p>\n

The segment where Lady repeatedly tries to escape her bed on Christmas night is entertaining and self-contained. Even without the film\u2019s larger context, I think this scene would have made a good short.<\/p>\n

Many of the dogs are amusing. Trusty has numerous funny lines, albeit these are a result of his deteriorating state, and so do the dogs at the pound. In particular, Boris sounds like John Locke with his knowledge of philosophy.<\/p>\n

And let\u2019s not forget the Tramp. As shown especially through the zoo sequence, he can impersonate and improvise with the best of them.<\/p>\n

Action<\/b><\/p>\n

Lady and the Tramp<\/i> may be a romantic film at its core, but that doesn\u2019t prohibit lots of action sequences from occurring.<\/p>\n

Along the way, various dogs battle chickens, a rat, and the pound truck. We also see a fight between two humans at the zoo.<\/p>\n

Music<\/b><\/p>\n

The background music is well utilized to add suspense and drama when appropriate, and the soundtrack effectively complements the plot. I find the individual songs to be rather forgettable, however, perhaps because I prefer lyrical music. The music here is mainly instrumental.<\/p>\n

Introduced during the opening credits and reprised during the spaghetti dinner, \u201cBella Notte\u201d is probably the film\u2019s most recognizable number. It is, in fact, beautiful.<\/p>\n

\u201cPeace on Earth\u201d follows the opening credits. Coupled with images of snow, this song succeeds in creating a Christmas setting.<\/p>\n

Sung by Aunt Sarah\u2019s two cats, \u201cThe Siamese Cat Song\u201d exudes a mysterious vibe with the two felines essentially emerging from nowhere to wreak havoc. It is\u2026interesting, I guess. Actually, I find it bizarre.<\/p>\n

Finally, I think the combination of \u201cWhat is a Baby?\u201d and \u201cLa La Lu\u201d forms one of the film\u2019s most heartwarming scenes. Here, an insecure Lady is reassured that she still holds a key place in the Dears\u2019 hearts.<\/p>\n

Relationship to Other Disney Films<\/b><\/p>\n

As a stray, the Tramp reminds me of Thomas O’Malley, the alley cat from The Aristocats<\/i> (1970).<\/p>\n

Lady and the Tramp<\/i> was the second straight Disney animated film to feature a Mrs. Darling, because Darling was also the last name of the family in Peter Pan<\/i> (1953). So, it was Mrs. Darling in Peter Pan <\/i>and Mrs. Darling Dear in Lady and the Tramp<\/i>.<\/p>\n

Anyway, I\u2019m getting myself confused, so let\u2019s move on.<\/p>\n

In the Parks<\/b><\/p>\n

Walt Disney World\u2019s Magic Kingdom is home to \u201cTony\u2019s Town Square Restaurant.\u201d Named after the Italian eatery from the movie, this full-service restaurant sports Lady and the Tramp<\/i> theming. ADRs are recommended.<\/p>\n

Additionally, Disneyland Park Paris features \u201cPizzeria Bella Notte\u201d in its Fantasyland. This counter-service restaurant, which is named after the song \u201cBella Notte\u201d from the film, is also themed after the flick.<\/p>\n

Overall<\/b><\/p>\n

Lady and the Tramp<\/i> successfully combines a plethora of elements to form a Disney classic. It is definitely worth watching, with or without a plate of spaghetti and meatballs.<\/p>\n

What do you think of Lady and the Tramp? Let me know in a comment!<\/i><\/p>\n

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