This documentary is about Frank Thomas and Ollie Johnston--two animators from the so-called 'group of nine'. These were the important animators who worked for Disney through its classic days and helped to make the great full-length pictures* that made the studio even more famous. In addition, they were the two surviving members of the group AND were amazingly close friends...among the closest you ever could hear about and this is very touching. The film was made by Frank's son, Theodore--and Theodore went on to make some other touching and interesting documentaries, such as "Walt & El Groupo".
While at times the film seemed a bit vague when it came to the story AND I assume there was much more that I would like to have heard from the guys, it is a delightful film and well worth seeing. And, although Frank & Ollie seemed very elderly in the film, they both went on to live another decade or more after "Frank and Ollie" debuted. An amazingly nice and sweet film.
While at times the film seemed a bit vague when it came to the story AND I assume there was much more that I would like to have heard from the guys, it is a delightful film and well worth seeing. And, although Frank & Ollie seemed very elderly in the film, they both went on to live another decade or more after "Frank and Ollie" debuted. An amazingly nice and sweet film.