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The Three Caballeros

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85% Tomatometer 20 Reviews 64% Popcornmeter 10,000+ Ratings
Comical mixture of animation and live action featuring Donald Duck in four short stories as he travels around South America. En route, Donald meets a flying donkey and Pablo the Penguin, who hates the cold. Disney's first attempt at combining live action with animation was nominated for two Academy Awards.
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One of Disney's more abstract creations, The Three Caballeros is a dazzling, colorful picture that shows the company at an artistic acme.

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TIME Magazine 11/16/2009
That rare event, a Disney failure. Go to Full Review
Variety Staff Variety 09/07/2008
It's a gay, colorful, resplendent conceit. Go to Full Review
Eric Henderson Slant Magazine 04/30/2008
The menu buttons are shaped like sombreros. I trust I needn't say more. Go to Full Review
David Nusair Reel Film Reviews 07/28/2024
2.5/4
...the movie benefits from its predictably sterling animation and smattering of legitimately memorable digressions... Go to Full Review
Carson Timar ButteredPopcorn 12/22/2023
While it is hard to say the film ultimately demands to be seen in the wider context of what Disney has created over the last century, those looking for something new will undoubtedly find something of value within The Three Caballeros! Go to Full Review
Dennis Harvey 48 Hills 12/10/2021
...in the running for the most rambunctiously-surreal thing ever issued by the studio... Go to Full Review
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Sarah S. @Braxton188 Dec 2 Donald Duck flirting with live action women is weird, sorry. See more TheMovieSearch R @TheMovieSearch Nov 4 The Three Caballeros is one of Disney’s most vibrant and playful animated films, blending music, culture, and classic character antics into a colorful celebration of Latin America. Released in 1944, it follows Donald Duck as he receives a magical set of birthday gifts that transport him on a whirlwind geographical adventure across Mexico and South America, joined by his feathered friends José Carioca, the suave Brazilian parrot, and Panchito Pistoles, the energetic Mexican rooster. What makes this film such a joy to watch is its unfiltered enthusiasm. Walt Disney and his animators weren’t just making a cartoon—they were crafting an experience that mixed education with entertainment in a way that still feels bold for its time. The movie subtly teaches viewers about culture, geography, and tradition without ever losing its sense of humor or fun. Donald’s journey serves as a guide for audiences, taking them from one beautifully animated location to another, filled with music, dance, and laughter. The animation itself is groundbreaking for its era. Blending live-action with hand-drawn animation, The Three Caballeros pushed boundaries in style and storytelling. The transitions between scenes—whether Donald is dancing with live-action performers or diving into surreal, dreamlike sequences—show just how experimental Disney was willing to be in the 1940s. Every moment bursts with personality and artistic flair, making it one of the studio’s most visually adventurous films. That said, the film isn’t without its dated moments. Some cultural depictions feel exaggerated or stereotypical by today’s standards, and the cheerful anthem “The Three Caballeros” uses language that, while innocent at the time, may not translate well in modern contexts. Still, it’s important to view the film within the framework of its era—it wasn’t mocking or dismissive, but rather a product of a time when Disney was exploring the idea of global friendship through animation. Despite these small hiccups, The Three Caballeros remains a charming and lively piece of Disney history. It’s not necessarily the kind of movie most people will revisit often, but it’s absolutely worth experiencing at least once for its sheer creativity and the joy it radiates. There’s a sense of magic in how the film connects different cultures through song, color, and camaraderie—something modern animated films rarely attempt with such fearless whimsy. Ultimately, it’s a fun, musically rich, and visually delightful journey that showcases Disney’s willingness to experiment long before animation became a formula. It may not be everyone’s favorite classic, but it’s impossible not to smile while watching it. See more Luiz Eduardo R Oct 18 Você Já Foi à Bahia? acaba se confundindo muito com seu antecessor, Alô, Amigos, o que faz o filme parecer sem personalidade própria. A diferença é que aqui há uma narrativa mais coesa, que tenta costurar melhor os segmentos passados na Argentina, no México e no Brasil — sendo satisfatório ver o Brasil bem representado em uma produção estrangeira. O filme, porém, se alonga demais em sua jornada, o que torna a experiência cansativa. Faltam momentos realmente empolgantes ou inspirados que justifiquem a assistida, e tudo soa genérico. A mistura de animação com live action, apesar de criativa, causa certo estranhamento, e a trilha nem sempre se sincroniza bem com as imagens, o que gera desconforto. É um filme simpático, mas também desgastante e menos inspirado que Alô, Amigos. Nota 4/10. See more Stephen C @bob25009 Aug 4 Funny in 1 1/6 hours!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Dubbed and subtitled in worldwide studios!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! See more Luke R. @LuckyM0vi3Buff Jul 1 Honestly, this movie is an alright. I only like Donald when he’s into Daisy instead of chasing human women. I like the parrot and the rooster. See more qalbi animated M Jun 18 The Three Caballeros is fine...everything's just fine. Nothing good or bad either, it's just a worse Saludos Amigos. See more Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Synopsis Comical mixture of animation and live action featuring Donald Duck in four short stories as he travels around South America. En route, Donald meets a flying donkey and Pablo the Penguin, who hates the cold. Disney's first attempt at combining live action with animation was nominated for two Academy Awards.
Director
Norman Ferguson
Producer
Norman Ferguson
Distributor
RKO Radio Pictures
Production Co
Walt Disney Productions, Walt Disney Pictures
Rating
G
Genre
Kids & Family, Musical, Fantasy, Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Feb 3, 1945, Original
Release Date (Streaming)
Jan 1, 2014
Runtime
1h 10m
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