I finally watched Disney's 1944 Three Caballeros (knight or gentleman). To call it an animated feature is a stretch given all the live action scenes. The plot is almost non-existent. It's vaguely an introduction to Latin America using Donald Duck as an occasional tour guide. But half the movie is Donald chasing tail. Seriously. Wikipedia has the back story here
Despite everything, Three Caballeros is an often fun ride full of music and live action dancing. The live action scenes are interesting from an anthropological perspective; we get to see how what was considered pretty has changed over time.
From a modern animation perspective the art varies from brief spots of above average to very dated/subpar. The best word I can use to describe the art direction is trippy. In fact it's one of the trippiest films ever made. If it came to light that the CIA started their LSD trials on Disney animators in the 1940's, I wouldn't be all that surprised.
I have a hard time getting my head around the idea that Disney green lighted this film. Young children will enjoy the music and their fathers will enjoy the scenery. 1.5 stars
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