Product Details

• Actors: Alan Young, Christopher Lloyd, Rip Taylor, Russi Taylor, Richard Libertini
• Directors: Bob Hathcock
• Writers: Alan Burnett, Carl Barks, David Weimers, Ken Koonce
• Producers: Bob Hathcock, Jean-Pierre Quenet, Liza-Ann Warren
• Format: Animated, Closed-captioned, Color, HiFi Sound, NTSC
• Language: English
• Rating: G (General Audience)
• Number of tapes: 1
• Studio: Walt Disney Home Video
• VHS Release Date: August 11, 1995
• Run Time: 74 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
• ASIN: 6301948106
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #3,416 in Video (See Bestsellers in Video)

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Another of Disney's efforts to create a quickie animated feature film out of one of its daily TV shows, this one plays like a low-rent reworking of Aladdin. Still, with Scrooge McDuck (voiced by Alan Young) and nephews Huey, Dewey, and Louie, there's fun to be had. And that includes the genie (voiced by comic Rip Taylor) and the villains voiced by Christopher Lloyd and Richard Libertini. The plot centers on Scrooge's search for lost treasure; the kids come up with the magic lamp with the genie in it, which is sought by an evil magician. Everyone gets into the act of making wishes and seeing them come true, until the bad guy gets a hold of the lamp. Mostly for young viewers. --Marshall Fine

Product Description

TREASURE OF THE LOST LAMP is the first full-length feature film starring Scrooge McDuck, Huey, Dewey, Louie, and Webbigail Vanderquack! The Egyptian desert becomes a nonstop adventure zone as the DuckTales team pursues the legendary treasure of Collie Baba's ancient pyramid! When the daring ducks make off with the riches, little do they know there's a magic lamp among the gems ... a lamp with a wacky, wish-granting Genie inside. When Merlock, the evil sorcerer, follows them back to Duckburg, an incredible battle erupts over the lost lamp! But in the thrilling climax, Scrooge and the nephews learn a lesson far more valuable than even the world's greatest treasure!

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Disney's feature-length DuckTale is a lot of fun, February 1, 2003

By	Jake Stitch (USA) - See all my reviews

The first of Disney's attempts to make some quick bucks from a feature based on one of their daily TV series, "Treasure of the Lost Lamp" sprawned from the enjoyable 80's cartoon series DuckTales and is likewise animated by the TV department. In this big-screen goround, Scrogue McDuck (Alan Young) travels with his nephews and niece Huey, Dewey, Louie, and Webby (all Russi Taylor) in search of Collie Baba's legendary treasure. They are persued in this quest by powerhungry sorcerer Merlock (Christopher Lloyd) with the reluctant assistance of his henchmen Dijon (Richard Libertini) and escape with their lives - but without most of the treasure. The kids release a geenie in the lamp when Webby is cleaning her "teacup" and have fun making crazy wishes (such as turning Webby's stuffed toys into real live animals.) But Merlock, the geenie's former master, is hot on their trail and hell-bent on reclaiming the lamp and the power of the geenie at any cost.

All this plays out like a workprint version of Disney's classic "Aladdin," which debuted two years after the DuckTales release, but that's not nessesarily a bad thing. There's a lot to like about "Treasure of the Lost Lamp," and a lot of fun to be had here, including many comic moments. Also, the breezy 74-minute runtime is just right for young viewers' attention spans. While the visiuals and somewhat choppy editing are nothing compared to the Feature Animation-created Disney efforts of the time, the movie recaptures the look, feel, and spirit of the TV show, making it good fun for fans and a very worthile watch for others. In fact, it's best to think of this as an episode of the TV show with an extended runtime. When you use that point of view with this film, you'll have a lot of fun following the epiosodic adventures of the characters. The opening sequences while searching for (and finding) the treasure feel a lot like an animated Indiana Jones and it's a shame there wasn't more time put into this part of the story.

All in all "DuckTales" provides a solid, simple and entertaining story, great vocal delivery from all the cast (most noteable in this department is Christopher Lloyd as the villian), and a lot of laughs with genuine humor behind them. Highly reccomended viewing for a lazy afternoon, but this might not stand up to repeated showings unless you're a big fan of the show. If you are a fan, don't hesitate to buy this - you'll be pleased. Others who just want a taste of what the show was like, this will fit the bill nicely and is suited to a rental.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars "Shabooey!", August 16, 2000

By A Customer

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. ;-)

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Where's my DVD?, April 15, 2001

By	Jonathan (New York, NY) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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.