On a day when the McDuck family is trapped indoors by a thunderstorm, Magica DeSpell causes each of them to see living versions of their worst fears.On a day when the McDuck family is trapped indoors by a thunderstorm, Magica DeSpell causes each of them to see living versions of their worst fears.On a day when the McDuck family is trapped indoors by a thunderstorm, Magica DeSpell causes each of them to see living versions of their worst fears.
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- Doofus Drake
- (voice)
- Magica De Spell
- (voice)
- Mrs. Quackenbush
- (voice)
- Duckworth
- (voice)
- Bully Beagle
- (voice)
- Huey Duck
- (voice)
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- Commander Gander
- (voice)
- Scrooge McDuck
- (voice)
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- TriviaCASTLE THUNDER: Heard several times at the onset of Magica's fear storm.
- GoofsWhen Scooge and the boys escape from the imaginary villains and make it back to the mansion Huey and Louie's hats switch colors.
- Quotes
Duckworth: Oh. My apologies, sir. But I wouldn't go near the limo if you paid me.
Scrooge McDuck: I *do* pay ya.
Duckworth: [muttering] Oh, is that what you call it?
[clears his throat]
Duckworth: Tell you what, sir - I'll pay *you* a month's salary to drive yourself.
Scrooge McDuck: A month's salary?
Duckworth: Yes, sir.
Scrooge McDuck: Yours or mine?
Duckworth: Mine, sir.
Scrooge McDuck: Keep it.
[shuts him in again]
- ConnectionsReferenced in DuckTales: A Nightmare on Killmotor Hill! (2019)
- SoundtracksFor He's a Jolly Good Fellow
(uncredited)
Traditional
Performed by Russi Taylor (as "For He's a Fuddy Old Geezer")
Very like as has been said with 'Darkwing Duck' and 'Talespin' in individual episodes of them, 'DuckTales' is a show dear to my heart. While not quite one of the all-time greats in animation and ever it is a personal favourite and one of my favourite shows from Disney. Felt that way as a child, still do. One of those personal favourites from a young age that has held up very well (not all my childhood favourites have), and like many favourites seen recently as a young adult 'DuckTales' is even more entertaining through adult eyes from appreciating the writing and stories even more.
Although all the episodes up to this point were decent to classic, "Nothing to Fear" to me is the best since "Armstrong", which had the daunting task of following on from one of the best starts of any animated show in the five parter that started 'Ducktales' off.
The animation in "Nothing to Fear" looks very pleasing on the eyes, nothing shoddy about it. Instead it is very vibrant, fluidly drawn and the attention to detail in the backgrounds is also note-worthy. Can say nothing wrong about the music, the score is dynamic, beautifully orchestrated, never jarring with the action and full of energy. Just as animated shows of this kind should be. It is impossible to resist or forget the theme song, one of the catchiest in animation and ever.
"Nothing to Fear's" writing is even smarter, even more intelligent and even funnier as an adult. Part of this is due to understanding and appreciating the references, which came over as very funny and brilliantly timed when a child but easier to get and notice as an adult. Have found the same experience re-visiting other favourites like 'Animaniacs', 'Pinky and the Brain' and 'Tiny Toon Adventures'. The dialogue is hilarious, quotable and surprisingly fresh by today's standards, also surprisingly thought-provoking and educational.
Similarly great in "Nothing to Fear" is the storytelling. It is a thrilling and remarkably inventive story that is not predictable or repetitive, also not taking too long to get started or to the point. It is immensely entertaining to watch, has thrills and energy aplenty, is never dull and has emotional investment while the conflict has tension.
Have always loved the characters. Scrooge is one of those characters that does live up to his name at first, a notable example actually of the show being here, but the character grows and goes on a journey. It is wonderful to see Huey, Duey and Louie be given distinct personalities and it is much easier to tell them apart as a result than before when partnered with their uncle Donald Duck. Magica is one of my favourite recurring characters of the show.
In "Nothing to Fear", the voice acting is faultless. Cannot imagine anybody else as the character of Scrooge than Alan Young, he is a big reason why Scrooge works so well as a character. June Foray, one of the all-time greats in voice-acting, casts a spell as Magica.
To conclude, brilliant. 10/10 Bethany Cox
- TheLittleSongbird
- Oct 15, 2018