Which one is better?
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Which one is better?
Of these 2:
I'm wondering in what order to buy them.
I'm wondering in what order to buy them.

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I like <i>Oliver & Company</i> a lot more. I think it's a pretty underrated gem, and I really can't understand some of the criticism against it. Surely, something has to comprise the weaker half of Disney's canon, but this clever update of Dickens shouldn't be relegated to such a role. Catchy songs, the welcome, atypical contemporary setting, and a very appealing story.
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Oliver and Company - it is in the weaker half of the Disney canon but does not occupy the dregs of the canon where the Rescuers resides.
Oliver and Company - good songs, Oliver and the Dodger are likeable, good villain but Penny and Fagan are not not very sympathetic characters in my books. Really hurts the story. Both come off as whiny and pandering. Cheech Marin's dog character is almost offensive in its characterization.
Rescuers - really a decent story but absolutely horrible animation especially the backgrounds.
Oliver and Company - good songs, Oliver and the Dodger are likeable, good villain but Penny and Fagan are not not very sympathetic characters in my books. Really hurts the story. Both come off as whiny and pandering. Cheech Marin's dog character is almost offensive in its characterization.
Rescuers - really a decent story but absolutely horrible animation especially the backgrounds.
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That's <i>J</i>enny, but the two redheads are somewhat interchangeable.Mr. Toad wrote:Oliver and Company - good songs, Oliver and the Dodger are likeable, good villain but Penny and Fagan are not not very sympathetic characters in my books.
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Are you talking about the nude female torso in the window?Mr. Toad wrote:Rescuers - really a decent story but absolutely horrible animation especially the backgrounds.
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The Rescuers, which I really enjoy... to be fair, though, I'm not as familiar with Oliver and haven't seen it as recently as The Rescuers.
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I have to say Oliver and Company since it's a Special Edition also it has a solid plot and has great music in the film. Billy Joel does an excellent performance as Dodger.
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I've seen both of them recently, but I voted for Rescuers. Although Rescuers music is much sadder than the upbeat Oliver and Co, I consider it more of a classic; it's funny how I could distinguish some of the cut corners in Oliver and Co as far as animation goes. Rescuers is also worth getting so it can sit next to the sequel, which I really liked.
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I just got oliver and company and i love it and the dvd is cool
i think you should get both though . I mean they are both so different and have charm to both of them. a must have for any collector.
its sad that these gem of a movie both dont get the 2 disc treatment but i m ha ppy with my single disc dvds 
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