Ducktales: The Movie - Treasure of the Lost Lamp

When the movie opens, Scrooge (Alan Young) and his nephews Huey, Duey and Louie and Webby Vanderquack (Russi Taylor) are flying to a desert with Lanchpad McQuack (Terence McGovern) as thier pilot. When they arrive Launchpad causes a crash which is nothing new becuase he does that lot on the tv show.

The locals tells Scrooge that a box has been pulled from underground which is filled with an Arabian thief named Collie Baba's cothes. But is it a loss because thier is a map in a pocket. To Collie Baba's lost treasure. A thief named Dijon (Richard Libertini) is thier guide. Scrooge finds the treasure but goes back to Duckburg without the treasure.

The plot is that the only treasure they still has is a lamp. And a villian named Merlock (voiced by Christopher Llyod) wants it so badly because Collie Baba once stoled it from him. And Merlock is still alive because his first wish was to stay alive forever. What Huey, Duey, Louie & Webby don't know is thier is a genie (Rip Taylor) in the lamp. While that is going on Scrooge gets an invitation to a ball that every year he tells that he will find the treasure but comes back with nothing.


Where's my DVD?   April 15, 2001
Jonathan (New York, NY)
The film is absolutely a wonderfully magical and exciting adventure. I wish they would release a DVD edition very soon. This film is a definate part of my collection.


"Shabooey!"   August 17, 2000
This is one of my favorite movies of all times, but call it my "closet obsession" because it's not one that my family and friends realize I love. Mostly because, on the surface, this is a simple little movie with not much depth to it; a cartoon for children, not something a person my age (namely, over thirteen) should enjoy so much. But it truely is a great film; a secret I enjoy having. :) First of all, this is _not_ a cheap re-make of "Aladdin", if for no other reason than it came out two years _before_ "Aladdin", so characters and plots and stories would already have been mapped out before the idea of an "Aladdin" movie was even visualized. This is a truely original Disney film. The acting is superb. Alan Young, as always, turns out a wonderfully enjoyable performance as the eccentric, very-Scottish Scrooge McDuck. Terrance McGovern reprises his role as Launchpad McQuack, a fun character with an optimistic, if oblivous, personality ("Any crash you can walk away from is a _good_ crash."). Given my love of the Disney series "Darkwing Duck", it was great to see Launchpad in a feature-length film. The voice actors and actresses were all fantastic; especially Christopher Lloyd, who gives a voice and life to the villainous Merlock. As always, Lloyd does an amazing job; his voice will send chills down your spine. The "beetle in the elevator" scene makes me laugh no matter _how_ many times I see it. I don't know if "Duck Tales The Movie: Treasure Of The Lost Lamp" has the same stunning animation as, perhaps, "Mulan" or "The Hunchback Of Notre Dame" or even, and especially, Don Bluth's "Anastasia", but there is a grace and charm to the character's movements here. And the scenery, especially in the desert, our initial view of Duckberg, and the lush backgrounds in the mansion and money bin, are colorful and lively, an enjoyment to watch. But the reason for my great affection of this movie is for the character of Gene, the genie of the lamp. Beautifully voiced by Rip Taylor, we are shown a character with not only a wonderful sense of humor, but also a geniune enthusiasm for life. Optimistic and ever alert and observant, Gene is all at once an enthusiastic kid and a wise, thoughtful figure who perhaps knows a bit more than he's letting on. He is the original fun-loving genie, before "Aladdin" ever came along. If nothing else, his character has shown me that perception of the world is what gives you happiness, not what happens in your life. Everyone has problems, that's part of life; but keep an energetic excitement for life and enjoy yourself regardless. Deal with problems as best you can, but don't let them knock you down flat. There have been moments in my life where things _are_ knocking me down, and watching this upbeat little character take things in stride, not letting his worries smother him, has helped me develop an optimistic attitude. What else can you ask from a movie? If you need a pick-me-up, a view of optimism and enthusiasm, give "DTTM: TOTLL" a try. Humor, friendship, and even a bit of drama; "It's all I've ever wished for." See it! Thanks, Gene. ;-)


DuckTales - Treasure of The Lost Lamp!!   October 30, 1999
This is like a combination of Aladdin, Indiana Jones movies and the originality of DuckTales all in one movie this is a must see for people of all ages.