Mickey's Holiday: A Dusty, Chaotic Little Trip

Is this worth your time?

Honestly, it depends on how much you like digging through the bargain bin of film history. If you are a fan of The Happy Hottentots or just really love seeing what movies looked like before they figured out how to pace a scene, then yeah, sure. Go for it.

But if you need a story that makes sense or actors who aren't constantly winking at the camera? Probably stay away. This isn't exactly high art, and it isn't trying to be, either. 🎞️

The vibe

The whole thing feels like it was filmed in a backyard with a dream and a prayer. There's this raw, unpolished energy that you just don't see in modern stuff anymore. It’s chaotic, loud, and occasionally just confusing.

Watching Billy Barty pop up on screen is always a trip, though. He has this way of commanding the frame even when the camera work is, frankly, kind of a disaster. 🤷‍♂️

Small observations

• There is a moment where someone trips over a prop that clearly wasn't supposed to be there, and they just keep going like nothing happened.
• The lighting in the exterior shots changes so drastically between cuts it’s like they filmed one half in the morning and the other in the middle of a thunderstorm.
• I’m pretty sure I saw a crew member’s shadow in the corner during the climax, but I’m not even going to bother confirming it.

Final thoughts

It’s not as polished as The Chase, and honestly, it’s all the better for it. Sometimes you just want to watch a mess unfold without having to think about the 'meaning' of it all. It’s a short, weird, dusty little movie. Keep your expectations low and you might actually have a decent time.

It’s a strange little artifact. Don't overthink it.