Mickey's orphans ask for a story; Mickey casts himself as Jack in Jack and the Beanstalk. He starts with the climbing of the beanstalk; after evading the giant a few times, he ends up inside a cheese sandwich, and then in the giant's mouth, where he ultimately grabs onto a pipe and gets pulled out by the giant.
Is this actually worth your time? If you have seven minutes and a soft spot for the early, slightly unhinged era of Disney animation, sure. It’s perfect for people who like their fairy tales with a side of genuine peril. If you’re looking for something calm to help you nap, skip it. The constant screeching and the gian...
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"Is this actually worth your time? If you have seven minutes and a soft spot for the early, slightly unhinged era of Disney animation, sure. It’s perfect for people who like their fairy tales with a side of genuine peril. If you’re looking for something calm to help you nap, skip it. The constant screeching and the giant’s massive teeth might keep you up. Mickey starts this thing by playing Jack, and honestly, the way he just climbs that beanstalk like it’s a ladder at the local playground is we..."
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