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One of the remarkable things about making an animated sequel is that actors don't age. It took Disney 46 years to make a sequel to its 1955 hit
Lady and the Tramp, yet the events of this made-for-video sequel take place only six months later. Lady and Tramp are getting along fine with their human family, the Darlings, and they have four new puppies. The three girl puppies take after mom, the boy, Scamp, has a lot of dad in him. Scamp dreams of "being a real dog," and that means living on the street as a member of the Junkyard Dogs. Despite his dad's warnings, Scamp (voiced by Scott Wolf) runs off and goes through the trials of a mutt, including run-ins with Junkyard leader Buster (Chazz Palminteri); the dog catcher (Don Knotts); and a fellow stray, Angel (Alyssa Milano). The formula here is the same as other Disney direct-to-video sequels
The Lion King and
The Little Mermaid, and the justification to return to a classic movie is flimsy at best. To its credit, Disney has made a quality effort in the animation department, adapting sets and characters from the original with great success. But the story is never engaging, the songs are forgettable, and the impact unsustainable (and at 62 minutes, quite trite). Nevertheless, a Disney kid should dig Scamp's rough-and-tumble adventures and the cute tale of puppy love (Scamp and Angel even revisit the Italian diner). The purist: beware.
--Doug Thomas
Product Description
Walt Disney's Beloved Classic continues with a whole new breed of Disney fun in LADY AND THE TRAMP II: SCAMP'S ADVENTURE. Join Jock Trusty and all the characters you love as they meet a new generation of hilarious canine characters in a heartwarming adventure. Lady and Tramp have their paws full raising mischievous Scamp who's always in the doghouse. Longing for freedom Scamp ventures far from home and joins the notorious Junkyard Dogs. With his idol the streetwise Buster and a sweet and sensible stray named Angel tugging at his heart Scamp is faced with the ultimate decision: living a collar-free life or the pampered life at home. With nonstop laughs tail-wagging songs and exciting bonus features including an all-new game -- LADY AND THE TRAMP II: SCAMP'S ADVENTURE is purebred fun your family will enjoy again and again!Bonus Features 1. All-New Junkyard Games2. All-New Disney Song Selection3. Making Of "LADY AND THE TRAMP II: From Tramp To Scamp"4. Tramp's Hide-And-Seek Game5. Audio Commentary: Insights From The Filmmakers6. And Much More!System Requirements:Running Time 70 Mins.Format: DVD MOVIE Genre: CHILDREN/FAMILY Rating: G UPC: 786936701982 Manufacturer No: 5033803
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