The Simple Things
Seen it?1953 | 7 min | Animation, Comedy
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
- Great for anyone looking to switch off and smile and anyone who knows cartoons aren't just for kids. Works for the whole couch, from little ones up. Fans of Steamboat Willie should feel right at home.
- The mood
- Light and funny, feel-good.
- The pace
- Bright and bouncy, at 7 min. An easy one to fit in on a school night.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1953: an older pace and style.
- Skip it if you can't get past animation (your loss).
Mickey and Pluto go fishing. Pluto has a run-in with a clam, who eventually lodges in Pluto's mouth; Mickey thinks the clam is Pluto's tongue and can't understand why Pluto keeps begging for more food. After they get rid of the clam, Mickey's attempts to use his minnows as bait are thwarted by a hungry seagull; he brings his friends, and they chase our heroes away.
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 8K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Charles August Nichols
- James MacDonaldMickey Mouse (voice)
- Pinto ColvigPluto (voice)