Out of the Frying Pan Into the Firing Line
Seen it?1942 | 3 min | Animation, Documentary
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With almost no lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Best for anyone interested in what war does to people and animation lovers. It puts you in the middle of the fighting, and doesn't let you forget the cost.
- The mood
- Feel-good, eye-opening.
- The pace
- Moves through the story clearly, at 3 min. Done before bedtime.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1942: an older pace and style.
- Skip it if you can't get past animation (your loss).
Documentary short film demonstrating the process by which waste fats from the kitchens of American homes can be transformed into the raw materials for explosives for the war effort.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 2K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Ben Sharpsteen
- Thelma BoardmanMinnie Mouse