The classic Mark Twain tale ‘A Conneicit Yankee in King Arthur’s Court’ is given the modern updated wacky Disney treatment. UFO marks the end or the beginning of a era of Disney filmmaking. Seeing it's feet are in both worlds, it's somewhat of a crossover film. The purly innocent filmaking of the Classic Disney era closes it’s door. Mind you, I’m not making this film out to be a moral degenerate mess, but problematic content that was avoided in earlier films begins to seep its way into UFO. One of the running gags involves a ‘Playboy’ type of magizine. In a higher rated film I might not write about this as problematic, but coming from a company that was hearled as the champion of Family Friendly movies, it's somewhat problematic.
The film is funnier then the poor comic pacing and timing that plagues the film throughout. It has several slight smiles and interesting dialogue but nothing that makes it stand out as a MUST OWN/MUST SEE Disney film, although it is worth watching if you like watching Disney films before the comedic downfall of most of its modern comedies. There are several funny if unbelievable gags. At one point I could see the wires on the jetpack as the main character flew around medeval england. The funniest gag involves a sign in front of the Spaceship perched inside Camelot that reads ‘Property of US Government: Stay Out: This Means You Merlin’.
The most interesting thing about the film is seeing Jim Dale on Camera as Sir Mordred. I’m used to Jim Dale narrating audio books such as Harry Potter or TV shows such as Pushing Dasies, so it’s nice to see him act along with his great narrative voice. There are plently of better Disney films and then again there are plenty worce. See it, if it is available but better to seek out better Disney fare instead.
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